Number: RS20479
Title: Social Security: Substantial Gainful Activity for the Blind
Authors: Scott Szymendera, Domestic Social Policy Division 
Abstract: In the Social Security disability program, the level of earnings that constitute "substantial gainful activity" (SGA), and therefore disqualifies a person from receiving benefits, is set by regulation at $940 a month for 2008. However, for the blind, the law provides a different SGA level, $1,570 a month for 2008, which is adjusted annually to reflect growth in average wages. This report discusses the reasons for these differing amounts and proposals to change them.
Pages: 4
Date: January 8, 2008