Q. Can I draw private disability checks while also receiving Social Security checks for disability?

A. Yes. The terms of your private disability checks are contractual and control whether these payments are pro-rated or changed by the receipt of Social Security checks. Federal law requires full payment of Social Security disability checks regardless of the receipt of private disability checks for the same disability. However, most private disability plans have contractual provisions requiring repayment and/or discounts of compensation paid when SS disability check commence.