2017 SSDI and SSI Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA)

December 6, 2016

Every year, Social Security makes small adjustments to its programs based on changes in the cost of living. These are called Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA).

These tables show the most important upcoming changes for people who get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. These changes begin on January 1, 2017.

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Changes

2016

2017

Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA)

$1,130

$1,170

SGA for people who are blind

$1,820

$1,950
Trial Work month
 		$810 $840
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Changes

2016

2017

Federal Benefit Rate (FBR) for individuals

$733

$735

FBR for eligible couples

$1,100

$1,103

Student Earned Income Exclusion (SEIE) monthly limit

$1,780

$1,790

SEIE annual limit

$7,180

$7,200

Read Social Security's announcement about these changes and see a full list of the changes.