What's New in 2022?
Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA)
The SGA amount for persons with disabilities other than blindness is $1,350 per month in 2022.
For persons who are blind, the amount of earnings that indicate SGA is $2,260 per month in 2022. Further information is available in the section How We Decide If You Are Disabled.
Trial Work Period (TWP) Months
The monthly earnings amount that we use to determine if a month counts as a TWP month is $970 per month in 2022. Details on the TWP are in the section Trial Work Period.
Federal Benefit Rate (FBR)
For 2022, the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) FBR is $841 per month for an eligible individual and $1,261 per month for an eligible couple.
Student Earned-Income Exclusion (SEIE)
For 2022, the amount of earnings that will have no effect on eligibility or benefits for SSI beneficiaries who are students under age 22 is $8,230 a year. The amount of earnings that we can exclude each month, until we have excluded the maximum for the year, is $2,040 a month. Details on the SEIE are on Student Earned-Income Exclusion.
Medicare Part A Hospital Insurance
For 2022, the monthly Medicare Part A Hospital Insurance base premium is $499, and the 45 percent reduced premium is $274.
Medicare Part B Supplemental Medical Insurance
For 2022, the Part B Supplementary Medical Insurance monthly base premium is $171.10 (or higher depending on your income). Social Security will tell you the exact amount you will pay for Part B in 2022. For more information, see Howmuch doesPart Bcost?
Medicaid While Working
For 2022, we increased the Medicaid While Working State Threshold Amounts for persons with disabilities. We use yearly state threshold amounts to decide if earnings are high enough to replace SSI and Medicaid benefits. The 2022 amounts for each state can be located at: SSI Only Employment Supports online.
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Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA): In 2022, the SGA amount for individuals with disabilities, excluding blindness, is set at $1,350 per month. However, for individuals who are blind, the threshold is higher, with earnings of $2,260 per month considered as Substantial Gainful Activity.
Trial Work Period (TWP): The TWP is determined by a monthly earnings amount, which is $970 in 2022. Understanding the TWP is crucial for individuals receiving benefits as it helps define months during which work can be performed without impacting disability benefits.
Federal Benefit Rate (FBR): The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) FBR for 2022 is $841 per month for eligible individuals and $1,261 per month for eligible couples. This rate is a key factor in determining the amount of financial assistance provided to eligible individuals and couples.
Student Earned-Income Exclusion (SEIE): For SSI beneficiaries who are students under the age of 22, the SEIE is applicable. In 2022, earnings up to $8,230 a year will not affect eligibility or benefits. Additionally, a monthly exclusion of $2,040 is allowed until the maximum for the year is reached.
Medicare Part A and Part B: Medicare Part A, covering Hospital Insurance, has a monthly base premium of $499 in 2022. Meanwhile, Part B, providing Supplementary Medical Insurance, has a monthly base premium of $171.10, with potential variations based on income. Social Security will provide exact amounts for Part B premiums in 2022.
Medicaid While Working: In 2022, there has been an increase in the Medicaid While Working State Threshold Amounts for persons with disabilities. These yearly state threshold amounts are crucial in determining whether earnings are high enough to replace SSI and Medicaid benefits. State-specific threshold amounts for 2022 can be found online.
If you have any specific questions or need further clarification on any of these topics, feel free to ask.
