This is the next post in the series that looks at the basics of workers’ compensation. If you receive both workers’ compensation benefits and Social Security Administration disability benefits, please be aware of the concerns raised here.

The most important thing a worker who is entitled to receive both workers’ compensation and SSA disability benefits can do is report the amount of workers’ compensation benefits to the Social Security Administration, in writing if possible. Failure to do so can result in an overpayment that may not be uncovered until years later and may be thousands of dollars.

However, the reporting of these benefits doesn’t ensure the SSA will make the proper adjustment to your SSA monthly benefit. As such, it’s important to follow up with the SSA once you have reported your benefit amount to ensure they adjust your SSA benefit to account for this. This will help ensure an overpayment is not found years later. Be sure to ask an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer if you have questions.

Please read the previous blog posts in the workers’ compensation basics series by clicking on these links: 

• What is Workers’ Compensation? 
• Workers’ Compensation Basics: Are You an Employee? 
• Workers’ Compensation Basics: What is a Workers’ Compensation Accident? 
• Workers’ Compensation Basics: Provide Notice of Injury 
• Workers’ Compensation Basics: Understanding Medical Care and Treatment 
• Workers’ Compensation Basics: Choosing a Physician 
• Workers’ Compensation Basics: Understanding the Injured Worker’s Right to Medical Care