What is a UWA?
A UWA (Unsuccessful Work Attempt) is when you try to work but have to stop or reduce your work to below the substantial gainful activity (SGA) level within six months because of your disability or because you lose the extra help you need to do your job.
What is the benefit of a UWA if you receive SSDI?
When we make an SGA decision to determine if your disability continues or ceases because of your work, we do not count your earnings during a UWA.
Can a UWA occur during the Extended Period of Eligibility (EPE)?
Yes. During the EPE, we consider a UWA as part of our SGA decision for months up to and including the month we decide your disability has ceased.
Can a UWA occur during the Trial Work Period (TWP)?
No. We do not consider a UWA during the TWP or after we decide that your disability has ceased.
Does a UWA affect your monthly SSI payment?
For SSI, we only consider a UWA as part of our SGA decision when you file an initial claim. After that, we do not consider a UWA when calculating your SSI payment.