That is a personal decision that each person must make. A trained benefits planner will demonstrate for you the benefits and consequences of work for each person’s specific situation. There is no penalty from the Social Security Administration for deciding not to use work incentives.

Call Easter Seals Nebraska, Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) at 1-800-471-6425 to speak directly with a trained benefits planner to determine the most effective way to serve you.