Federal Disability Benefits Eligibility

Summary

You can potentially collect both Social Security Disability (SSD) and federal retirement benefits in Pennsylvania. However, Social Security may reduce your SSD benefits if you receive public disability benefits. The total amount cannot exceed 80% of your average earnings before you became disabled. If it does, Social Security will reduce your SSD benefits, not your federal benefits.

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I retired on opm disability from federal law enforcement. I am eligible for social security in a few months. Am i eligible for social security disability benefits?
Hello ****. Generally, you can collect both Social Security Disability (SSD) and federal retirement benefits. However, the amount you receive may be affected. To provide more accurate information, could you tell me where you are located?
Pennsylvania
Hello ****. In Pennsylvania, you can potentially collect both SSD and federal retirement benefits. However:
- Social Security may reduce your SSD benefits if you receive public disability benefits.
- The total cannot exceed *% of your average earnings before you became disabled.
- If it does, Social Security will reduce your SSD benefits, not your federal benefits.