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i am on social security disability insurance in Florida due to physical problem but, i am unable to continues?
living in florida with a high cost of living with the funds i am getting from ssdi. if i move to another state will my benefits decrease or stay the same. I am wanting to go to a cheaper place where i can work on getting better and getting back on my feet and become a contributing part of society. I was told that my benefits would decrease if i moved to a lower cost of living state like North Carolina. Please verify and explain to me.. THanks
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- gosam777Lv 710 years agoFavorite Answer
SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) is an insurance you paid into through FICA payroll taxes. It is federally administrated and where you live has absolutely no bearing whatsoever on your benefits. Same with Medicare. However, you are required to report change of address.
That is only so SSA has an address to contact you at, should they need to contact you, or send a letter of importance. http://ssa.gov/pubs/10153.html
The only thing that would effect SSDI is if you worked and earned over $1000 month gross. Other income like inheritance, winnings, rental property, stock/bond dividends, gifts, NON EARNED income, has no effect on benefits.
The only concern is if you are receiving food stamps, housing assistance, or Medicaid, which are state programs, they would change of moving to another state.
Also, if you are interested in returning to the work place, contact them about Ticket to Work, which will allow you to test you ability to work, without risk of losing benefits
