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Information about all aspects of finances affected by a serious health condition. Includes income sources such as work, investments, and private and government disability programs, and expenses such as medical bills, and how to deal with financial problems.
Information about all aspects of health care from choosing a doctor and treatment, staying safe in a hospital, to end of life care. Includes how to obtain, choose and maximize health insurance policies.
Answers to your practical questions such as how to travel safely despite your health condition, how to avoid getting infected by a pet, and what to say or not say to an insurance company.

After you start receiving disability benefits, you may want to try working again. Social Security encourages an attempt to return to work.

There are special rules called "work incentives" that can help you keep your cash benefits and Medicare while you test your ability to work. For more information, see TWWIIA.

There are also rules about a Trial Work Period that allows you to receive your full Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefit without reduction, and Medicare, no matter how large your income. To learn more, see Trial Work Period and Extended Period of Eligibility.