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Subject: REFERENCE POINTS: What's New in 2011 from the Social Security Administration

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REFERENCE POINTS: What's New in 2011 from the Social Security Administration

The SSA's Red Book serves as a general reference source about the employment-related provisions of Social Security Disability Insurance and the Supplemental Security Income Programs for educators, advocates, rehabilitation professionals, and counselors who serve people with disabilities. The SSA has released the following Red Book updates for 2011:

The Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) amount for individuals with disabilities, other than blindness, is $1,000 for 2011. The amount is unchanged from 2010.

The SGA amount for individuals who are blind is $1,640 for 2011. The amount is unchanged from 2010.

The monthly earnings amount that will be used to determine if a month counts for the Trial Work Period (TWP) is $720 for 2011. The amount is unchanged from 2010.

For 2011, the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Federal Benefit Rates (FBR) are $674 for an eligible individual and $1,011 for an eligible couple. The amounts are unchanged from 2010.

For 2011, the income amounts that will have no effect on eligibility or benefits for SSI beneficiaries who are students are unchanged from 2010. For 2011, the monthly amount is $1,640 and the yearly maximum is $6,600.

For 2011, the monthly Medicare Part A Hospital Insurance Base Premium is $450.00, and the 45 percent Reduced Premiums is $248.00. The Part B Supplemental Medical Insurance monthly Base Premium is $115.40.

For more information go to http://www.socialsecurity.gov/redbook/ and select the link, "What's New in 2011".

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