To be eligible for disability benefits, a person must be unable to engage in substantial gainful activity (SGA). A person who is earning more than a certain monthly amount (net of impairment-related work …

Cost of Living AdjustmentDeterminations of Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA)

Oct 28, 2024 · Tables of SGA Earnings Guidelines and Effective Dates Based on Year of Work Activity

Oct 7, 2022 · The term "substantial gainful activity" (SGA) is used to describe a level of work activity and earnings. Work is "substantial" if it involves doing significant physical or mental activities or a …

If you continue to work, your condition must also limit you from earning income above an amount we call “substantial gainful activity” (SGA). In 2025, SGA is $1,620 per month, or $2,700 if you’re considered …

We use SGA as one of the factors to decide if you are initially eligible for Social Security Disability benefits or SSI. If you receive SSDI benefits, we use SGA to decide if your eligibility for benefits …

May 28, 2025 · It was decided that earnings provided an objective and feasible measurement of work. Therefore, an earnings test was established and it has been the primary SGA guide since 1958. The …

Feb 25, 2015 · An SGA determination is a process that focuses on a person’s earnings and their work activity. In most cases, the primary consideration for evaluating a person’s work activity is the gross …

Jan 5, 2007 · In deciding whether work is SGA, we may consider all pertinent facts about the individual's work, such as the nature of the duties, hours worked, productivity, pay, and any other factors related …

Jun 21, 2024 · Work performed on a part-time basis may be SGA. Generally, we use earnings guidelines to decide if work is SGA. To determine if a claimant’s countable earnings received from employment …