2019 SSDI and SSI Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA)

December 5, 2018

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, 2019.

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Changes

2018

2019

Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA)

$1,180

$1,220

SGA for people who are blind

$1,970

$2,040
Trial Work month

$850

$880
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Changes

2018

2019

Federal Benefit Rate (FBR) for individuals

$750

$771

FBR for eligible couples

$1,125

$1,157

Student Earned Income Exclusion (SEIE) monthly limit

$1,820

$1,870

SEIE annual limit

$7,350

$7,550

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

Read DB101’s SSDI and SSI articles for more information about how these programs work.