Social Security Benefits & the Workers’ Compensation Offset

Your worker’s compensation case can have a very significant impact upon your Social Security case. In most cases, if you are receiving indemnity benefits (weekly wage) from workers’ compensation, those payments will offset – dollar for dollar – your right to receive Social Security Disability or SSI payments. However, with the help of an attorney, your worker’s compensation settlement can be structured as a lifetime pay out, thereby reducing or eliminating your worker’s compensation offset.

If you have a worker’s compensation claim, it is crucial that you advise both your Social Security and your workers compensation lawyer about it.

* Articles contained here are not intended to provide legal advice, only providing general information. We encourage individuals to consult with an attorney regarding individual circumstances.