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 …
SSA - POMS: DI 10501.015 - Tables of SGA Earnings Guidelines …
Tables of SGA Earnings Guidelines and Effective Dates Based on Year of Work Activity
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 …
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 …
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 …
How Do We Define Disability? | The Red Book | SSA
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 …
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 …
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 …
DI 10510.010 SGA Criteria in Self-Employment - socialsecurity.gov
SGA determinations for self-employed individuals will be based on either the general evaluation criteria, which consist of three tests or, when applicable, the countable income test. Use the …
Who can get Disability | SSA
If you continue to work, your condition must also limit you from earning income above an amount we call “substantial gainful activity” (SGA). In 2024, SGA is $1,550 per month, or $2,590 if …