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Social Security Disability Guide:

Social Security Disability and Workers' Compensation

The relationship between Social Security and workers' compensation depends on the type of benefits received. First, this page discusses the relationship between Social Security Disability and permanent total disability, then it discusses the relationship between Social Security Disability and other workers' compensation benefits.

Social Security Disability and Permanent Total Disability

If you are receiving Social Security Disability and are also receiving permanent total disability compensation under the Ohio workers' compensation system, the amount of permanent total will be reduced by 1/3.

When you reach retirement age, Social Security will automatically switch you over to Social Security retirement. At that time, your workers' compensation permanent total benefits should return to the full amount.

For some people, it may make sense to switch over to Social Security retirement early.

Social Security Disability and Other Workers' Compensation Benefits

If you are receiving other forms of workers' compensation [such as temporary total, for example], you need to report those amounts to social security. Social Security considers the amount of workers' compensation you are receving in determining the amount to pay. Workers' compensation benefits reduce the amount of social security disability being paid.

If you are receiving ongoing temporary total, and it is cut off, you should report the reduction to Social Security. That will result in an increase in your Social Security Disability payments.

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Stewart Jaffy & Associates can help you receive the workers’ compensation benefits you are entitled to.  We are based in Columbus and represent injured workers throughout Ohio before the BWC, Industrial Commission and in court.

We also represent people who have social security disability claims or who have a disability claim before another state administrative agency (PERS, STRS, SERS or police and fire fighters disability).

Initial consultations with potential clients are free.  If you are interested in talking with us about a potential case, call us at (614) 228-6148. 
Stewart Jaffy & Associates Co., LPA | Attorneys at Law 
306 E. Gay St. | Columbus, OH 43215
Telephone: (614) 228-6148 | Fax: (614) 228-6140 
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