Tip for No standard form number

IRWEs can include medications, medical devices, transportation to work, service animals, and personal attendant services

Tip for No standard form number

The expense must be directly related to your disability AND necessary for you to work

Tip for No standard form number

Track and submit IRWEs regularly — they can mean the difference between keeping and losing SSDI

Social Security Disabilitymoderate

IRWE Documentation

No standard form number · SSA

Impairment-Related Work Expenses documentation. Receipts and records of disability-related expenses needed to work (assistive devices, medications, transportation). Deducted from earnings for SGA determination.

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Where to Submit This Form

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Submit to your local SSA office

https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp

Report impairment-related work expenses to SSA.

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In person at local SSA office

https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp

Required Attachments

📎 Receipts and proof of payment for impairment-related work expenses
📎 Doctor's statement confirming the expense is necessary due to your disability
📎 Documentation that the expense is needed for you to work (transportation, medication, assistive devices, etc.)

Processing Time

2-4 weeks for SSA to process the IRWE deduction.

What Happens Next

SSA will deduct approved IRWEs from your earned income when calculating Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA). This can keep you eligible for SSDI even if your gross earnings exceed the SGA limit.

Tips for This Form

✓ IRWEs can include medications, medical devices, transportation to work, service animals, and personal attendant services
✓ The expense must be directly related to your disability AND necessary for you to work
✓ Track and submit IRWEs regularly — they can mean the difference between keeping and losing SSDI

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