SSA Publishes Formal Notice of Cost of Living Adjustments for 2005

October 26, 2004

The Social Security Administration has published a list of increases and adjustments for 2005 in today’s Federal Register. A few highlights:

  • Title II benefits increase 2.7%
  • Title XVI benefits increase to $579 per month
  • Taxable earnings of $920 equals one quarter of coverage
  • Substantial gainful activity (SGA) limit is $830 for non-blind disabled persons ($1380 for blind persons)
  • Trial work period earnings threshold is now $590 per month

Available in text and PDF

69 FR 62497-62502 (October 26, 2004)

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