2015 SSDI and SSI Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA)

December 9, 2014

Every year, Social Security makes small adjustments to its benefits program based on how much the cost of living has gone up. These are called Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA).

These tables show the most important changes for people who get benefits from Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). All changes will begin on January 1, 2015.

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Changes

2014

2015

Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA)

$1,070

$1,090

SGA for people who are blind

$1,800

$1,820

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Changes

2014

2015

Federal Benefit Rate (FBR) for individuals

$721

$733

FBR for eligible couples

$1,082

$1,100

Student Earned Income Exclusion (SEIE) monthly limit

$1,750

$1,780

SEIE annual limit

$7,060

$7,180