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 0.3 % for 2017.
The Social Security benefit increase was 0 % for 2016.
The Medicare Part B premium amount is $134.00 for 2017.
The Black Lung benefits rate for 2017.
|
Beneficiary type |
Payment received around the 3rd of each month |
Payment received around the 15th of each month |
|
Primary |
$651.00 | $651.00 |
|
Primary and one dependent |
$976.00 | $976.40 |
|
Primary and two dependents |
$1,139.00 | $1,139.10 |
|
Primary and three dependents |
$1,301.00 | $1,301.00 |
Black Lung benefits rate for 2016
|
Beneficiary type |
Payment received around the 3rd of each month |
Payment received around the 15th of each month |
|
Primary |
$644.00 |
$644.50 |
|
Primary and one dependent |
$966.00 |
$966.80 |
|
Primary and two dependents |
$1,127.00 |
$1127.90 |
|
Primary and three dependents |
$1,289.00 |
$1,289.00 |
The Veterans Affairs benefit increase is 0.3% for 2017.
The Veterans Affairs benefit increase was 0% for 2016.
The Railroad Retirement benefit increase is 0.3% for Tier 1 and 0.1% for Tier 2 for 2017.
The Railroad Retirement benefit increases were 0% for Tier 1 and Tier 2 for 2016.
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 March 1, 2017, Replacing April 4, 2016