Social security disability explored
Would I still be eligible to receive Social security benefits? A: The SSA defines the word disability as being unable to complete any substantial activity that will earn you a living. They determine substantial gainful activity according to the National Average Wage Index, which gives a dollar amount per month. They consider a person to be working any day that he or she "is the owner or part owner of a trade or business even if he or she does not actually work in the trade or business or receive any income from it. " Your business income may affect your social security benefits. If that income goes over the predetermined substantial gainful activity (SGA) level, the SSA may consider it a substantial income.