These dollar amounts are subject to change by the SSA and through legislation. Below are the current amounts for:

SSI Federal Payment Standard

(previously Federal Benefit Rate (FBR))

Federal Payment Standard Rate Beginning January 1, 2013

Individual: $710.00
Couple: $1,066.00

VTR - 1/3 Reduction Rate for 2013:

Individual: $236.66 (Adjusted FBR=$465.34)
Couple: $355.33 (Adjusted FBR=$698.67)

PMV - 2013

Individual: $256.66
Couple: 375.33

Current Break Even Point (BEP) 2013

The current BEP for a person receiving SSI for earned income only is $1,505.00. To compute the BEP for an SSI recipient with only earned income, multiply the current FBR by 2 and add the general and earned income exclusions. $710.00 x 2 = 1420.00 + $20.00+ $65.00=$1505.00.

To compute the BEP for an SSI recipient who also has unearned income (SSDI, CDB, or DWB), add the countable unearned income and the countable earned income. The person reaches the BEP when this amount is over the current FBR.

2013 State Threshold Amounts

Region VII (1619b information):

Iowa $31,367.00 (for individuals who are blind: $31,895.00)
Kansas $34,251.00
Missouri $33,754.00
Nebraska $37,017.00

National (State by State) 1619b Information

Region VII State Specific Policy Information

Kansas | Iowa | Missouri | Nebraska

Student Earned Income Exclusion 2013

For 2013, SSA allows an exclusion of earned income of up to $1,730.00 a month, not to exceed $6,960.00 per calendar year.

General Income Exclusion 2013

$20.00

Earned Income Exclusion 2013

$65.00

Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) 2013

as of January 1, 2013:

• Individuals who are not blind $1,040.00
• Individuals who are blind $1,740.00

Trial Work Period Month 2013

January 1, 2013, $750.00 / 80 hours a month for Self-Employment

This amount may increase each year based on the National Average Wage Index. During the TWP the services for self-employment are 80 hours a month. This was an increase as of 2001. Prior to January 1, 2001 the hours counted toward a TWP service month was 40 hours.