In general, it's possible to start freelancing while receiving disability benefits. However, starting your freelance business has implications for your disability benefits. In some cases, it can even result in you not meeting the requirements to obtain them anymore. Contact a local lawyer experienced in disability benefits to calculate your income and keep access to your benefits. If your goal is to be self-employed while receiving disability benefits, often you'll need to include a detailed business plan with your application to your Social Security office (or non-US equivalent). Note that you can get help to write your business plan and include any costs for this help within your plan. If you're still unsure what kind of freelance work you want to do, find out which jobs a disabled person can do from home.