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2022 Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) Exceptions & Income Limits
Originally posted on October 22, 2019. Updated December 29, 2021. Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) Limit for 2022 The Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) limit for 2022 is $1,350 per month. This is up from the 2021 limit of $1,310, as Social Security implemented a 5.9% cost-of-living increase for 2022. The SGA limit for 2022 for those who […]
Returning to Work: How Does That Affect My Disability Claim?
While waiting for a Social Security disability claim to be decided, a person might return to work for different reasons. Bills that need paid might be piling up exponentially, or a person might feel their condition has improved to a point where they can return to work permanently. You’d think this would end the claim, […]
Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2022
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a 5.9% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2022. This means that people on Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are about to get a 5.9% increase in their benefits for 2022. We have listed some example dollar amounts from SSA below, but you can find out your exact amount […]
Questions About Getting Started with Disability
Answers to common questions about eligibility to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and Early Retirement considerations.
SSA Plan for Government Shutdown
In the event that Congress does not come to a resolution before the start of the new fiscal year on October 1, 2021, the Social Security Administration has released a plan for continuing operations amidst a government shutdown. The full SSA Contingency Plan can be found here, but in sum there is nothing to worry […]
COVID Long Haulers May Qualify for Disability Protections and Social Security Benefits
In honor of the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA), the Biden Administration announced increased support for COVID Long Haulers who struggle with the lingering effects of COVID-19. As part of this support, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice issued guidance explaining that Long […]
NEW: COVID-19 Financial Assistance Exclusions for SSI Eligibility & Recipients
Under COVID-19, the Social Security Administration announced an Emergency Measure for SSI recipients. Learn more about the COVID-19 financial assistance exclusions for SSI eligibility and recipients.
The New Wave of Disability: COVID-19 Long Haulers
If you are experiencing COVID-19 Long Hauler symptoms, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability and/or Long-Term Disability benefits. Learn more about Long Hauler symptoms and your options here.
Can You Get Disability Benefits for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome?
If you have been diagnosed with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), you may be wondering if it’s possible to receive disability benefits. We’ll discuss an overview of this condition along with addressing common questions that relate to Social Security disability.