What do you need to KNOW about WORK and Social Security Disability Insurance There are many trials and tribulations when it comes to a mental illness and getting back into the workforce. Here are somethings you should know about getting back into work. Federal: Social Security Disability Insurance regarding Work Medicare + Covers 80% percent of cost Trial Work Period: $940.00 (2021) + 9 nonconsecutive TWP + Reset after 5 years + May earn under $940 plus SSDI amount https://www.ssa.gov/oact/cola/twp.html Extended Period Of Eligibility: $1310.00 (2021) + 36 consecutive months + May earn up to 1310.00 and still get paid SSDI. + IMPORTANT NOTE: I say Extended Period of Medical Disability but it is suppose to be Extended Period of Eligibility! https://www.disabilitysecrets.com/dnewsblog/2010/01/social-security-disability-trial-work.html State: Medicaid + Covers 20% of costs + Refers to Minnesota Only (Must research your state regulations) + Spenddown information: People in household: 1 $1,414 / $16,970 $2,924 / $35,090 does not apply 2 $1,910 / $22,929 $3,950 / $47,410 $3,993 / $47,927 3 $2,407 / $28,887 $4,977 / $59,730 $5,031 / $60,381 https://www.google.com/search?q=mn+ma+income+limits+2021&rlz=1C1AVNG_enUS811US811&sxsrf=ALeKk00mz4mOtza-CKTSAlOTZHgBEFuQqg%3A1623945974870&ei=9nLLYO6sNMyrtQbM7YjoCw&oq=ma+income+limit&gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAEYADIHCAAQRxCwAzIHCAAQRxCwAzIHCAAQRxCwAzIHCAAQRxCwAzIHCAAQRxCwAzIHCAAQRxCwAzIHCAAQRxCwAzIHCAAQRxCwA1AAWABg2bkKaAFwAngAgAFMiAFMkgEBMZgBAKoBB2d3cy13aXrIAQjAAQE&sclient=gws-wizhttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/snbc.jsp If monthly earnings exceed $65.00 USD - You do not need to pay spenddown. https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-epd.jsp National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call 1-800-273-8255 Available 24 hours everyday My name is Travis Balitz. I have been living with Bipolar Disorder since 2008. I have had many other diagnosis such as anxiety, depression, schizoaffective disorder and bipolar type 2 . I am currently diagnosed with bipolar type 1. There have been many ups and downs in my life. Here on this channel I am advocate for Mental Health. I share my experiences, good and bad and in between. I also give advice and share my general experience with hospitalizations, partial hospitalizations, group homes (IRTS), dialectical behavioral therapy, personal therapy, psychiatric experiences and my knowledge on all of the medications I have been on. I hope you can learn something from my channel. Also do not be afraid to reach out if you are in a dire situation. Please contact the suicide hotline if you are at a risk for your mental health. Number is here: 800-273-8255. Text BRAVE to 741741. Thank you. My Songs: http://www.youtube.com/realgroupstationhttp://realgroupstation.bandcamp.comhttp://www.soundclick.com/travist My Soundtracks: http://www.youtube.com/2uo7raxhttp://2uo7rax.bandcamp.comhttp://www.2uo7rax.com My Piano Covers: https://www.youtube.com/2uo12ianohttps://www.facebook.com/2uo12iano Music Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/its.travist Art: http://www.travisbalitz.com/artworkhttp://www.instagram.com/artworkbytravis Fitness: I recently lost over 55+ lbs in 2 years. I plan on making a Youtube Channel called Beyond Bipolar Fitness. Here you will see an hybrid of fitness with an emphasis on mental health. http://www.instagram.com/beyondbipolarfitness Business: Portfolio: http://www.travisbalitz.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/its.travist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travis.balitz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travisbalitz