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Texas SSA Disability Benefits & Workers’ Compensation: Can You Get Both?

If you have been injured in an on-the-job accident or if your work environment caused a health issue, you may be eligible for Texas workers’ compensation. If your work injury resulted in a disability that will last for a year or more and prevents you from continuing your job, you may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits. But can you receive both disability benefits and workers’ comp at the same time?

Workers’ comp and Social Security can be coordinated

The injured workers’ employers pay workers’ compensation almost entirely, while Social Security (SSA), which most workers contribute to with a portion of each paycheck, pays disability benefits. While you may receive both types of benefits at the same time, your Social Security disability payment will be reduced depending on your workers’ compensation payment. However, it is important to understand that even with the reduction, many injured workers benefit from receiving a disability payment in addition to workers’ compensation.

It is key to apply for Social Security disability benefits as soon as your doctor informs you that you will have a long-term health issue that prevents you from returning to your job for at least a year. While it is okay if your benefits overlap, it could be financially difficult for your workers’ comp payments to stop before your Social Security benefits begin.

Report any changes to your benefits immediately

Understand that your Social Security disability benefit payment will change if your workers’ compensation payment changes. If your workers’ comp payments stop, it is vital that you contact your local Social Security office and let them know. Not reporting changes could mean losing out on benefits – or breaking the law.

Speak with a Texas disability benefits attorney

If you have been injured at work and are now disabled, it can be extremely confusing to navigate both the workers’ compensation program and the Social Security disability program. Having a Houston disability benefits attorney at your side during this time will ensure that you receive the support you deserve. Call Morgan & Weisbrod today for more information.

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