Substantial Gainful Activity
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 …
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 10501.015 - Tables of SGA Earnings Guidelines …
Oct 28, 2024 · Tables of SGA Earnings Guidelines and Effective Dates Based on Year of Work Activity
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 2025, SGA is $1,620 per month, or $2,700 if …
Determinations of Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA)
Cost of Living AdjustmentDeterminations of Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA)
SSR 83-33 (Rescinded)
May 28, 2025 · It was decided that earnings provided an objective and feasible measurement of work. Therefore, an earnings test was established and it has been the primary SGA guide …
SSA - POMS: DI 10505.001 - Evaluation and Development of …
Feb 25, 2015 · 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 …
SSA - POMS: DI 25501.390 - Considering Substantial Gainful …
Jun 21, 2024 · Work performed on a part-time basis may be SGA. Generally, we use earnings guidelines to decide if work is SGA. To determine if a claimant’s countable earnings received …
SSA - POMS: DI 10510.010 - SGA Criteria in Self-Employment
Jan 6, 2011 · The individual's work activity is SGA if, in terms of all relevant factors such as hours, skills, energy output, efficiency, duties, and responsibilities, it is comparable to that of …
SSA - POMS: DI 10500.000 - Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA)
Jun 17, 2025 · Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) - Table of ContentsEffective Dates: 06/17/2025 - Present Previous | Next