Disability

XanaDUer2

(14,602 posts) Mon Mar 4, 2024, 11:03 AM Mar 2024

Cannot find the answer to ssdi question

I get $1970 /mo on ssdi. I worked low-paying stressful jobs for that. I'm the beneficiary of a $900/mo pension and my own small pension I'll try to get early at 60.

I'm worried my SSDI will lower if I get these pensions. I did pay SS tax on my pensioned job, so I'm assuming the windfall doesn't apply here.

I hate to sound paranoid, but I don't trust this country to do right by me.

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Cannot find the answer to ssdi question (Original Post) XanaDUer2 Mar 2024 OP

Found this: LoisB Mar 2024 #1

You're kind! XanaDUer2 Mar 2024 #2

What I read is confusing as to spousal pension. LoisB Mar 2024 #3

Have a great day! Nt XanaDUer2 Mar 2024 #4

LoisB

(9,020 posts)

1. Found this:

Reply to XanaDUer2 (Original post)

Mon Mar 4, 2024, 11:40 AM

Mar 2024

While retirement benefits impact your SSI benefits, these private funds usually do not change your SSDI amount. If your pension or retirement plans come from an employer that did not withhold Social Security taxes, your monthly payments may be affected.

It sounds as if SSDI is NOT affected IF the pension employer withheld SS tax.

XanaDUer2

(14,602 posts)

2. You're kind!

Reply to LoisB (Reply #1)

Mon Mar 4, 2024, 11:42 AM

Mar 2024

Yes, I paid SS taxes out of my job with the pension. I just expect the worst of this country towards ppl like me. Now I have to find out if my SO's pension will lower it

LoisB

(9,020 posts)

3. What I read is confusing as to spousal pension.

Reply to XanaDUer2 (Reply #2)

Mon Mar 4, 2024, 12:22 PM

Mar 2024

That is probably best answered by SSA directly.

XanaDUer2

(14,602 posts)

4. Have a great day! Nt

Reply to LoisB (Reply #3)

Mon Mar 4, 2024, 12:25 PM

Mar 2024

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