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Trial Work Period Rules

The rules governing the Trial Work Period, including the nine-month trial work period and the 36-month Extended Period of Eligibility.

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Jan 8, 2026
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What specific 2026 SSDI rule changes affected trial work periods and how?

The Social Security Administration updated earnings thresholds for 2026 that directly change how Trial Work Period (TWP) months are counted: any month with earnings over $1,210 now counts as a TWP mon...

Jan 13, 2026
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What reporting and documentation should SSDI beneficiaries keep to avoid mistakenly using TWP months?

SSDI beneficiaries should retain clear, contemporaneous records of any earnings, work hours, employer communications, and work-related expenses so the Social Security Administration (SSA) does not cou...

Jan 6, 2026

Are there 2026 changes to SSDI work incentives and trial work period rules?

Yes — 2026 brings predictable, inflation-driven adjustments to SSDI work-incentive thresholds rather than a rewrite of Trial Work Period (TWP) rules: the Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) levels rise...

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