Whipe article was updated on April 9,and originally published on May 16, Social Security isn’t just for retirees; it’s also designed to help people with disabilities stay afloat financially. As ofnearly 9 million Americans received Social Security disability benefits. But as useful as those benefits might be, they’re often not enough to help recipients cover pn living costs in. If you’re receiving Social Security disability benefits, there’s good news in this regard: You can work and continue to collect your monthly Social Security payments as long as you meet certain criteria. To be considered eligible for Social Security disability benefitsyou cannot engage in what’s known as substantial gainful activity SGA. The Social Security Administration defines «substantial» as earning more than a certain amount each month. However, there are also exceptions to this rule. Sometimes it’s hard to know whether you’ll be able to return to wo...