Live webinar Thursday, August 6, 2026 · 12:00 PM – 12:49 PM EDT Presented by AMAC Foundation AMAC Webinar Series
Working and Receiving Benefits- Understanding SSA Earnings Test as Applied to Retirement Benefits
Session 1 of the webinar series, Social Security: Working and Receiving Benefits — What Retirement and Disability (SSDI) Recipients Need to Know.
On the air
- Deborah Dunlap Social Security Specialist
- Mark Hendelson Social Security Advisor
In this session
What you’ll learn
- Content defines SSA Earnings Test as it applies to retirement benefits
- Learn about annual versus monthly earnings tests and how to apply special first-year retirement rule
- Bonus topics include benefit recalculation when payments are withheld and how to avoid being overpaid
The program
About this broadcast
Session 1 of the webinar series, Social Security: Working and Receiving Benefits — What Retirement and Disability (SSDI) Recipients Need to Know. Content defines SSA Earnings Test as it applies to retirement benefits. Learn about annual versus monthly earnings tests and how to apply special first-year retirement rule. Bonus topics include benefit recalculation when payments are withheld and how to avoid being overpaid.
On the air
Meet your hosts
Deborah Dunlap — Social Security Specialist
Deb brings a thoughtful, solutions-focused perspective to the AMAC Foundation team. With an MBA in Leadership and more than 22 years of experience in academic operations, she has a strong ability to organize information, simplify complex topics, and help programs run smoothly. Naturally inquisitive and service-minded, Deb enjoys helping others “move the needle forward” through clear communication and practical support. Her steady approach and commitment to helping others make her a valuable part of the AMAC Foundation’s educational work.
Mark Hendelson — Social Security Advisor
Mark brings 38 years of front-line Social Security Administration experience to the AMAC Foundation team. Throughout his career, he helped seniors better understand Social Security, disability, and Medicare—programs that can often feel complex and overwhelming. Mark has a true passion for educating others, especially through presentations that give people clear, useful information for themselves and their families. His experience, patience, and ability to explain complicated topics make him a trusted resource for AMAC Foundation webinar audiences.