SPECIAL NOTICE - November 09, 2009

No cost-of-living increase from SSA for 2010

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that there will be no cost-of-living increase in 2010. The following programs of interest will remain at their 2009 levels: Title II (disability insurance) benefit amount; Title XVI (Supplemental Security Income) benefit amount; and the dollar fee limit for a representative payee’s services.  There is no cost-of-living increase for these programs because the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the calendar quarter ending 9/30/09 is not greater than the CPI for the previous calendar quarter ending 9/30/08.  In addition, as affected by the national average wage index for 2008, the monthly amount that constitutes substantial gainful activity for non-blind persons with disabilities will be $1,000 in 2010.   For more information on the CPI and SSA’s programs, go to: 

https://www.socialsecurity.gov/policy/docs/ssb/v67n3/v67n3p73.html. 

See the document at:  http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-25930.htm.

Code of Federal Regulations

To go to the CFRs Title 20, Parts 400-499 -- or Federal regulations dealing with Social Security, go to http://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/cfrdoc.htm .

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Income

In-Kind Support and Maintenance

Resources

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California Handbook for Conservators

http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/reference/documents/handbook.pdf