Can I report my part-time wages through the SS wage app while on SSDI or must I call Social Security?

Yes, you can absolutely use the SSA Wage Reporting app! I've been on SSDI for 4 years and started part-time work 2 years ago. The mobile app is specifically designed for SSDI recipients who need to report monthly wages. You'll need your Social Security number, the amount you earned (before taxes), and the name of your employer. It's much easier than calling, and you get a confirmation number for each submission that proves you reported. Just make sure you're using the official SSA app - it's called "SSA Mobile Wage Reporting" in the app stores. You'll need to create a my Social Security account first if you don't already have one.

i tried it and it worked fine for me! way better than calling them. just put it in your calendar to do it every month cuz you gotta report by the 6th i think

The SSA app is COMPLETELY UNRELIABLE! I used it for 3 months and they still reduced my benefits claiming I never reported!!! Had to fight for 5 months to get my money back even though I had screenshots of the confirmations. ALWAYS CALL THEM DIRECTLY no matter how annoying it is!!! The SSA doesn't care about disabled people anyway so why would they make anything convenient for us???

The mobile wage reporting app is definitely valid for SSDI recipients who are working under the Substantial Gainful Activity limits. Here are the important facts: 1) You must report wages monthly by the 6th of the following month 2) The app generates official confirmation numbers for your records 3) You still need to report even if hours/wages are consistent month to month 4) Keep paystubs for verification in case of discrepancies 5) The app works for both SSDI and SSI recipients (slightly different processes) I'd recommend reporting your first month's wages via the app, then call once just to verify they received it properly. After that, you can rely on the app exclusively if everything is working correctly.

You can use the app but make sure your monthly earnings are under the SGA limit ($1,550 for 2025) or your benefits could be affected during your trial work period. My brother tried using the app but it kept crashing on his phone so he had to call anyway.

If you absolutely hate calling the SSA (and who doesn't these days), check out Claimyr.com - they have a service that gets you through to a real Social Security agent without the insane hold times. They basically wait on hold for you and then call you when an agent is on the line. Saved me hours of frustration last month when I needed to verify they got my wage reports. They have a video showing how it works here: https://youtu.be/Z-BRbJw3puU I used it after trying for TWO DAYS to get through the normal phone line. Worth it just for the stress reduction.

I've been on disability for 12 years now and back when I started working part-time we had to fax in our pay stubs! The app is so much better. But I still had an overpayment issue last year because apparently I was supposed to be reporting some other way? The whole system is so confusing. Now I just report every way possible - app, phone, and I even take my paystubs to the local office when I can get an appointment which is basically never since COVID.

Thank you everyone for the advice. I'm going to try the app for my first paycheck next month and keep detailed records of everything. I'll try to make that verification call too, but it's good to know about Claimyr if I can't get through. Does anyone know if I need to report my job offer now before I even start, or just wait until I get my first paycheck?