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People who receive supplemental security income payments (SSI) because of disability now have more incentive to try and work, Bruce A. Hundley. Social Security manager in Culpeper, said recently.

In the past, a disabled person receiving SSI who was able to perform substantial gainful work had his or her check stopped. In addition, the person was ineligible for Medicaid and other social services.

Now, a person who works will continue to be eligible for SSI and Medicaid, although the amount of his or her check may be reduced because of the amount of earnings. After 9 months of work, the person's work and medical condition will be evaluated. stopped because he or she was able to perform substantial gainful work, they may be started again if the person’s medical condition causes him or her to stop work within a year. No new application is needed.

Disabled people working in a sheltered workshop now can have higher income and still receive an SSI check. This is because the first $65 in a month does not count at

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