The CAO must consider any cost of living adjustment (COLA) when deciding on an individual’s eligibility. (See Section 372.3, Federal Benefit Changes).
The Social Security benefit increase is 1.7%.
The Medicare Part B premium amount is $104.90
The Black Lung benefit rate for 2012.
|
Beneficiary type |
Payment received around the 3rd of each month |
Payment received around the 15th of each month |
|
Primary |
$625.00 |
$625.60 |
|
Primary and one dependent |
$938.00 |
$938.30 |
|
Primary and two dependents |
$1,094.00 |
$1,094.70 |
|
Primary and three dependents |
$1,251.00 |
$1,251.10 |
The Black Lung benefit rate for 2013 will be updated when information is released.
The Veterans Affairs benefit increase is 1.7% for 2013
The Railroad Retirement benefit increases are 1.7% for Tier 1 and .6% for Tier 2.
The individual must show proof of VA, Black Lung, and Railroad Retirement benefit amounts.
If the individual becomes ineligible because of a COLA, the CAO will decide on his or her eligibility for benefits under other programs.
An individual who becomes ineligible for SSI because of a COLA is eligible for Nonmoney Payment (NMP). (See Section 387.6, Extended NMP—Special Situations).
Updated January 10, 2013, Replacing January 1, 2013