Case Studies from the Benefit Offset National Demonstration

Social Security Disability Insurance beneficiaries who return to work and earn above a substantial gainful activity level can lose their cash benefits, which is often considered a disincentive to employment. The Benefit Offset National Demonstration (BOND) project tests a policy that removes this sudden loss by gradually reducing cash benefits through an offset and by offering varying levels of benefits counseling. These case studies share the experiences of three individuals who are successfully reaching their return-to-work goals as they participate in the BOND project.