Can I receive social security benefits and workers compensation benefits at the same time?
Yes. However an offset, or reduction in your workers’ compensation check may be applied because the law states that the two combined may not exceed 80 percent of your average weekly wage earned prior to your injury. For further information on Social Security, you may contact the Social Security Administration at (800) 772-1213 or visit their website at www.ssa.gov . • Reference: Section 440.
If you were injured before 01/01/1994 and you are receiving wage loss benefits and regular social security retirement benefits, your social security retirement benefits are primary. The total amount of your wage loss benefits and the social security benefits cannot exceed the amount of wage loss benefits which, would otherwise be payable. Combined benefits cannot exceed 66-2/3 percent of the employee’s average weekly wage.
Yes. However an offset, or reduction in your workers’ compensation check may be applied because the law states that the two combined may not exceed 80 percent of your average weekly wage earned prior to your injury. For further information on Social Security, you may contact the Social Security Administration at (800) 772-1213 or visit their website at www.ssa.gov.
