Benefits to Independence 101
Module 3: Session 14

Module 3 - Session 14

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Trial Work Period (TWP)

Learning Objectives:

  • Define the TWP and how it works.

  • Learn how many months count toward the TWP and the 60-month rule.

  • Learn what happens to SSDI payments during the TWP.

  • Identify resources for help with benefits planning.

 

Click here to watch "SSDI Trial Work Period: Test Working Without Losing Benefits (Session 14)" on YouTube.

Trial Work Period∗: Session includes Nuts and Bolts, Case Studies, Quick Quiz, & Quick Facts

Activities:

  1. Go to the Ticket to Work Find Help page to find your local Work Incentive Planning and Assistance (WIPA) project or Employment Network (EN).

Resources:

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Trial Work Period (TWP) – Resource Guide



∗Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability