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Chart: Employment of Individuals on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federal program that gives cash support to workers who have become disabled, and their spouses and children. In 2009, there were 53,959 disabled workers receiving SSDI benefits in Maine. Of those individuals, 305 (0.6%) had benefits withheld because their earnings exceeded the amount under the Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) rules set by the Social Security Administration.

In addition, 214 individuals with disabilities (0.4%) had their SSDI benefits terminated because of a successful return to work. Over the past several years, there has been no clear trend in the number of SSDI beneficiaries who had benefits withheld because of work or who had a successful return to work.

Note: The monthly SGA amount in 2009 was $980 for non-blind individuals, and $1,640 for blind individuals.

 

Source: Social Security Administration

 

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