Glossary

Trial Work Month (SSDI)


Any month when gross income reaches at least $700 (for 2009). Trial Work month income levels are indexed annually for increases or decreases in the cost of living.

Previous Trial Work month gross income levels were:

  • $670 in 2008,
  • $640 in 2007,
  • $620 in 2006,
  • $590 in 2005
  • $580 in 2004,
  • $570 in 2003,
  • $560 in 2002,
  • $530 in 2001,
  • $200 from 1990 to 2000, and
  • $75 before 1990.