WHAT’S NEW FOR 2009?

We increased the Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) amount for individuals with disabilities, other than blindness, from $940 to $980 for 2009. 

We increased the SGA amount for individuals who are blind from $1,570 to $1,640 for 2009.

We increased the monthly earnings amount that we use to determine if a month counts for the Trial Work Period (TWP) from $670 to $700 for 2009. 

For 2009, we increased the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Federal Benefit Rates (FBR) from $637 to $674 for an eligible individual and from $956 to $1,011 for an eligible couple. 

We increased the income amounts that will have no effect on eligibility or benefits for SSI beneficiaries who are students.  For 2009, we increased the monthly amount from $1,550 to $1,640 and the yearly maximum from $6,240 to $6,600.