How can you lose your social security benefits?

Question

How can you lose your social security benefits?

Answer 1

If you start drawing before your full retirement age you will lose benefits if you continue to work and earn over the maximum.  Survivors who have non-SoSec retirement income, think school teachers, will have survivors benefits cut.  You also lose Social Security if you are in jail or prison.

Answer 2

There are numerous ways to lose benefits. The answer will depend on what type of benefits you receive. If you get SSDI you can earn a certain amount per year before you lose the benefits but must remain disabled. If you get SSI and your income goes above a certain amount you will lose the benefit even if you are still disabled. If you are getting SSI as a child of a deceased or disabled parent at some point you will "age out" and stop getting benefits. If your collecting SSI as retired but are under a certain age you will lose benefits if you earn over a certain limit. Give more info for a more specific answer or check on the SSI website.