Hi there, If you are collecting Social Security disability insurance, SSDI, you will still collect the same amount at full retirement age, but the benefit will be considered a retirement benefit and paid from a different SSA trust fund. Take care, Martha

Full question: My adult unmarried child has a disability that started before age 22 and qualifies for SSDI. Based on her work record she has 40 quarters, and a monthly income below the SGA limit. If she starts receiving SSDI based on her work record, can she then reapply once I start drawing Social Security…

Full question: Hi Martha, I collect SSDI benefits each month and work part-time. The Minimum wage will increase in 2024. Will this affect my SSDI benefits? Hi there, Starting in 2024, SSDI recipients will be allowed to earn up to $1,550 monthly from a job without putting their benefits at risk. This is up from…

Full question: I’m 75, divorced and caring for our disabled adult daughter who is collecting SSDI on her dad. Am I entitled to collect on his social security if higher than my SS? Hello, Yes, you may be eligible for an ex-spousal benefit if you were married for 10 or more years and the benefit…

Full question: I am divorced. I have a child on SSI who lives with me. Recently her mother applied for her Social Security retirement and we were notified we could apply for SSDI. I am eligible for SS Retirement, but have not yet applied. If I apply will my daughter receive SSDI benefits on both…

Full question: My ex husband of 23 years is disabled and collects SSDI. I am single and have been caring for our disabled son solely since he was born and became his legal guardian when he turned 18. He is now 30 and still living with me, under my care. Since I am caring for…