The disabled worker who is taking advantage of Social Security's work incentives and their innovative Ticket to Work program can follow the rules and still receive their disability benefits for a period of time. The rules for the disabled worker are different, depending on whether they are receiving SSDI or SSI. If your medical condition should become worse, you can stop working and start your benefits up again. The work incentives that are available include the continuation of Medicaid/Medicare coverage while you are working, and help with training and education in order to get a new and different type of job if so desired. Vocational rehabilitation and job referrals are free to the disabled worker who is using the Ticket to Work program. Medical reviews are not necessary for those who are working under the program. The trial work program that is available for the disabled worker who wants to make the attempt to work allows the worker to still receive their Social Security benefits, no matter how high a salary they are earning. The period for trial work is nine months within a period totaling 60 months. Once this initial period is over, you can work for 36 more months and receive your benefits during any month when your earnings are not what Social Security considers to be a substantial amount, which is anything over $900.