Substantial Gainful Activity - The United States Social Security ...
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 expenses) is ordinarily considered to be engaging in SGA.
Determinations of Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA)
SGA for the Non-Blind Disabled—applies to Social Security and SSI benefits. The method used to adjust the SGA for non-blind individuals is similar to that used for blind individuals and was published in the Federal Register (FR 65 82905) on December 29, 2000.
SSA - POMS: DI 10501.015 - Tables of SGA Earnings Guidelines …
Tables of SGA Earnings Guidelines and Effective Dates Based on Year of Work Activity
What is substantial gainful activity? | Frequently Asked Questions
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 combination of both.
SSR 83-33 - The United States Social Security Administration
PURPOSE: To state the policy regarding whether work performed by employees is substantial gainful activity (SGA) under the disability provisions of the law. (This PPS pertains only to the evaluation of the work activity of employees.
What's New in 2025? | The Red Book | SSA
Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) The SGA amount for persons with disabilities other than blindness is $1,620 per month in 2025. For persons who are blind, the amount of earnings that indicate SGA is $2,700 per month in 2025. Further information is available in the section How We Decide If You Are Disabled. Trial Work Period (TWP) Months
DI 25501.390 Considering Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) and …
Substantial gainful activity (SGA) is a term we use to describe a specific level of work activity and earnings. We will not establish the EOD during a period a claimant engaged in SGA, except for establishing a freeze period for a claimant who meets our definition of statutory blindness.
SSA - POMS: DI 10505.005 - Determining and Verifying Gross …
When determining whether a claimant or beneficiary works at substantial gainful activity (SGA) levels, consider: when they worked; and how much they earned for the work activity for the period you are evaluating.
DI 24001.025 Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) Earnings ... - SSA
DI 24001.025 Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) Earnings Guidelines and Evaluation of Earnings and Income A. Policy — SGA Earnings Guidelines 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 to the ...
DI 10505.001 Evaluation and Development of Employment
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 earnings they received; however, this is only the starting point when making an SGA determination.