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2010 Social Security Disability Thresholds: Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA)
Substantial Gainful Activity (or SGA) is a term used by the Social Security Administration and Disability Determination Services (DDS) to refer to a person’s ability to work and earn enough income that would prevent them from qualifying for disability benefits. In 2010, the monthly SGA amount for statutorily blind individuals is $1640 (same as it was in 2009). For non-blind individuals, the monthly SGA amount for 2010 is $1000 (up from $980 in 2009). Trial Work Period (TWP)
A Trial Work Period is a program that is intended to encourage people who are collecting Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) to try and return to work. Any month in which a person earns more than a certain amount is considered a month of “Trial Work Period service”. If you earn more than the TWP amount for 9 months (not necessarily consecutive) in a rolling 60-month period, then your SSDI benefits could be terminated. In 2010, the monthly amount that is considered a month of TWP service is $720 (up from $700 in 2009). SSI Federal payment Standard Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a Federal income supplement program funded by general tax revenues (not Social Security taxes). It is available to aged, blind and disabled people who have little or no income. The monthly amount available for SSI Individuals in 2010 is $674 (the same as in 2009). The monthly amount available for SSI couples in 2010 is $1,011 (the same as in 2009).
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