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 2.8 % for 2019.
The Social Security benefit increase was 2.0 % for 2018.
The Medicare Part B premium amount is $135.50 for 2019.
Black Lung benefits rate for 2019
|
Beneficiary type |
Payment received around the 3rd of each month |
Payment received around the 15th of each month |
|
Primary |
$660.00 |
$660.10 |
|
Primary and one dependent |
$990.00 |
$990.10 |
|
Primary and two dependents |
$1,155.00 |
$1,155.10 |
|
Primary and three or more dependents |
$1,320.00 |
$1,320.10 |
Black Lung benefits rate for 2018
|
Beneficiary type |
Payment received around the 3rd of each month |
Payment received around the 15th of each month |
|
Primary |
$660.00 |
$660.10 |
|
Primary and one dependent |
$990.00 |
$990.10 |
|
Primary and two dependents |
$1,155.00 |
$1,155.10 |
|
Primary and three or more dependents |
$1,320.00 |
$1,320.10 |
The Veterans Affairs benefit increase is 2.8% for 2019.
The Veterans Affairs benefit increase was 2.0% for 2018.
The Railroad Retirement benefit increase is 2.8% for Tier 1 and 0.9% for Tier 2 for 2019.
The Railroad Retirement benefit increases were 2.0% for Tier 1 and 0.7% for Tier 2 for 2018.
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 February 21, 2019, Replacing February 9, 2018