80_FR_67173 80 FR 66963 - Cost-of-Living Increase and Other Determinations for 2016

80 FR 66963 - Cost-of-Living Increase and Other Determinations for 2016

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 210 (October 30, 2015)

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FR Document2015-27828

There will be no cost-of-living increase in Social Security benefits effective December 2015. The national average wage index for 2014 is $46,481.52. The cost-of-living increase and national average wage index affect other program parameters as described below.

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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

[Docket No. SSA-2015-0063]


Cost-of-Living Increase and Other Determinations for 2016

AGENCY: Social Security Administration.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: There will be no cost-of-living increase in Social Security 
benefits effective December 2015. The national average wage index for 
2014 is $46,481.52. The cost-of-living increase and national average 
wage index affect other program parameters as described below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan C. Kunkel, Office of the Chief 
Actuary, Social Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, 
Baltimore, MD 21235, (410) 965-3000. Information relating to this 
announcement is available on our Internet site at 
www.socialsecurity.gov/oact/cola/index.html. For information on 
eligibility or claiming benefits, call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-
0778), or visit our Internet site at www.socialsecurity.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under Title II of the Social Security Act 
(Act), there will be no cost-of-living increase effective December 
2015. Because there is no increase, the following items will remain at 
current levels for 2016:
    1. The Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance contribution 
and benefit base will remain $118,500 for remuneration paid in 2016 and 
self-employment income earned in taxable years beginning in 2016;
    2. The monthly exempt amounts under the OASDI retirement earnings 
test for taxable years ending in calendar year 2016 will remain $1,310 
for beneficiaries who will attain their

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Normal Retirement Age after 2016 and $3,490 for those who attain such 
age in 2016;
    3. The ``old-law'' contribution and benefit base under title II of 
the Act will remain $88,200 for 2016;
    4. The monthly amount deemed to constitute substantial gainful 
activity (SGA) for statutorily blind persons in 2016 will remain 
$1,820;
    5. The maximum Federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) monthly 
benefit amounts for 2016 under title XVI of the Act will remain $733 
for an eligible individual, $1,100 for an eligible individual with an 
eligible spouse, and $367 for an essential person;
    6. The special benefit amount under title VIII of the Act for 
certain World War II veterans will remain $549.75 for 2016;
    7. The student earned income exclusion under title XVI of the Act 
will remain $1,780 per month in 2016, but not more than $7,180 for all 
of 2016;
    8. The dollar fee limit for services performed as a representative 
payee will remain $41 per month ($78 per month in the case of a 
beneficiary who is disabled and has an alcoholism or drug addiction 
condition that leaves him or her incapable of managing benefits) in 
2016; and
    9. The dollar limit on the administrative-cost fee assessment 
charged to an appointed representative such as an attorney, agent, or 
other person who represents claimants will remain $91.
    The national average wage index for 2014 is $46,481.52. This index 
affects the following amounts:
    1. The dollar amounts (``bend points'') used in the primary 
insurance amount (PIA) benefit formula for workers who become eligible 
for benefits, or who die before becoming eligible, in 2016 will be $856 
and $5,157;
    2. The bend points used in the formula for computing maximum family 
benefits for workers who become eligible for benefits, or who die 
before becoming eligible, in 2016 will be $1,093, $1,578, and $2,058;
    3. The taxable earnings a person must have to be credited with a 
quarter of coverage in 2016 will be $1,260;
    4. The monthly amount deemed to constitute SGA for non-blind 
disabled persons will be $1,130 in 2016;
    5. The earnings threshold establishing a month as a part of a trial 
work period will be $810 for 2016; and
    6. Coverage thresholds for 2016 will be $2,000 for domestic workers 
and $1,700 for election officials and election workers.
    The Act requires that we publish the following by November 1: The 
national average wage index for 2014 (215(a)(1)(D)), the earnings 
required to be credited with a quarter of coverage in 2016 (section 
213(d)(2)), the formula for computing a PIA for workers who first 
become eligible for benefits or die in 2016 (section 215(a)(1)(D)), and 
the formula for computing the maximum benefits payable to the family of 
a worker who first becomes eligible for old-age benefits or dies in 
2016 (section 203(a)(2)(C)).

Cost-of-Living Increases

General

    There will be no cost-of-living increase for benefits under titles 
II and XVI of the Act.

Computation

    Computation of the cost-of-living increase is based on an increase 
in a Consumer Price Index produced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 
At the time the Act was amended to provide cost-of-living increases, 
only one Consumer Price Index existed, namely the Consumer Price Index 
for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers. Although the Bureau of 
Labor Statistics has since developed other consumer price indices, we 
follow legal precedent by continuing to use the Consumer Price Index 
for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers. We refer to this index in 
the following paragraphs as the CPI.
    Section 215(i)(1)(B) of the Act defines a ``computation quarter'' 
to be a third calendar quarter in which the average CPI exceeded the 
average CPI in the previous computation quarter. The last cost-of-
living increase, effective for those eligible to receive title II 
benefits for December 2014, was based on the CPI increase from the 
third quarter of 2013 to the third quarter of 2014. Therefore, the last 
computation quarter is the third quarter of 2014. The law states that a 
cost-of-living increase for benefits is determined based on the 
percentage increase, if any, in the CPI from the last computation 
quarter to the third quarter of the current year. Therefore, we compute 
any increase in the CPI from the third quarter of 2014 to the third 
quarter of 2015.
    Section 215(i)(1) of the Act states that the CPI for a cost-of-
living computation quarter is the arithmetic mean of this index for the 
3 months in that quarter. In accordance with 20 CFR 404.275, we round 
the arithmetic mean, if necessary, to the nearest 0.001. The CPI for 
each month in the quarter ending September 30, 2014, is: For July 2014, 
234.525; for August 2014, 234.030; and for September 2014, 234.170. The 
arithmetic mean for the calendar quarter ending September 30, 2014 is 
234.242. The CPI for each month in the quarter ending September 30, 
2015, is: For July 2015, 233.806; for August 2015, 233.366; and for 
September 2015, 232.661. The arithmetic mean for the calendar quarter 
ending September 30, 2015 is 233.278. The CPI for the calendar quarter 
ending September 30, 2015 is less than that for the calendar quarter 
ending September 30, 2014. Therefore, the calendar quarter ending 
September 30, 2015 is not a cost-of-living computation quarter and 
there is no cost-of-living increase.

Program Amounts That Change Based on the Cost-of-Living Increase

    The following program amounts normally change based on the cost-of-
living increase: (1) Title II benefits; (2) title XVI benefits; (3) 
title VIII benefits; (4) the student earned income exclusion; (5) the 
fee for services performed by a representative payee; and (6) the 
appointed representative fee assessment. Because there will be no cost-
of-living increase, these program amounts will not increase in 2016 and 
will remain at their 2015 levels.

Program Amounts That Change Based on the National Average Wage Index, 
But Only When There Is a Cost-of-Living Increase

    Certain other program amounts are adjusted annually based on the 
change in the national average wage index, rather than the CPI 
increase, but only if there also is a cost-of-living increase that year 
(as determined under section 215(i) of the Act). These amounts include 
(1) the OASDI contribution and benefit base, (2) the exempt amounts 
under the retirement earnings test, (3) the ``old-law'' contribution 
and benefit base (as determined under section 230 of the Act as in 
effect before the 1977 amendments), and (4) the SGA amount applicable 
to statutorily blind individuals. Because there is no cost-of-living 
increase this year, these amounts will not increase in 2016 and will 
remain at their 2015 levels.

Program Amounts That Change Based on the National Average Wage Index, 
Without Regard to the Cost-of-Living Increase

    Some program amounts are adjusted annually based on the change in 
the national average wage index whether there is a cost-of-living 
increase in that year or not. These include:
    1. The dollar amounts, or bend points, in the PIA formula;

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    2. The bend points in the maximum family benefit formula;
    3. The earnings required to credit a worker with a quarter of 
coverage;
    4. The SGA amount for non-blind disabled individuals;
    5. The earnings threshold that establishes a month as part of a 
trial work period for disabled beneficiaries;
    6. The coverage threshold for election officials and election 
workers; and
    7. The domestic employee coverage threshold.
    These amounts will increase in 2016 based on the change in the 
national average wage. In the sections that follow, we explain the 
calculation of the percentage change in the national average wage and 
the corresponding changes in each of these program amounts.

National Average Wage Index for 2014

Computation

    We determined the national average wage index for calendar year 
2014 based on the 2013 national average wage index of $44,888.16, 
published in the Federal Register on October 29, 2014 (79 FR 64455), 
and the percentage increase in average wages from 2013 to 2014, as 
measured by annual wage data. We tabulate the annual wage data, 
including contributions to deferred compensation plans, as required by 
section 209(k) of the Act. The average amounts of wages calculated from 
these data were $43,041.39 for 2013 and $44,569.20 for 2014. To 
determine the national average wage index for 2014 at a level 
consistent with the national average wage indexing series for 1951 
through 1977 (published December 29, 1978, at 43 FR 61016), we multiply 
the 2013 national average wage index of $44,888.16 by the percentage 
increase in average wages from 2013 to 2014 (based on SSA-tabulated 
wage data) as follows. We round the result to the nearest cent.

National Average Wage Index Amount

    Multiplying the national average wage index for 2013 ($44,888.16) 
by the ratio of the average wage for 2014 ($44,569.20) to that for 2013 
($43,041.39) produces the 2014 index, $46,481.52. The national average 
wage index for calendar year 2014 is about 3.55 percent higher than the 
2013 index.

Primary Insurance Amount Benefit Formula

General

    The Social Security Amendments of 1977 provided a method for 
computing benefits that generally applies when a worker first becomes 
eligible for benefits after 1978. This method uses the worker's average 
indexed monthly earnings (AIME) to compute the PIA. We adjust the 
formula each year to reflect changes in general wage levels, as 
measured by the national average wage index.
    We also adjust, or index, a worker's earnings to reflect the change 
in the general wage levels that occurred during the worker's years of 
employment. Such indexing ensures that a worker's future benefit level 
will reflect the general rise in the standard of living that will occur 
during his or her working lifetime. To compute the AIME, we first 
determine the required number of years of earnings. We then select the 
number of years with the highest indexed earnings, add the indexed 
earnings for those years, and divide the total amount by the total 
number of months in those years. We then round the resulting average 
amount down to the next lower dollar amount. The result is the AIME.

Computing the PIA

    The PIA is the sum of three separate percentages of portions of the 
AIME. In 1979 (the first year the formula was in effect), these 
portions were the first $180, the amount between $180 and $1,085, and 
the amount over $1,085. We call the dollar amounts in the formula 
governing the portions of the AIME the ``bend points'' of the formula. 
Therefore, the bend points for 1979 were $180 and $1,085.
    To obtain the bend points for 2016, we multiply each of the 1979 
bend-point amounts by the ratio of the national average wage index for 
2014 to that average for 1977. We then round these results to the 
nearest dollar. Multiplying the 1979 amounts of $180 and $1,085 by the 
ratio of the national average wage index for 2014 ($46,481.52) to that 
for 1977 ($9,779.44) produces the amounts of $855.54 and $5,156.99. We 
round these to $856 and $5,157. Therefore, the portions of the AIME to 
be used in 2016 are the first $856, the amount between $856 and $5,157, 
and the amount over $5,157.
    Therefore, for individuals who first become eligible for old-age 
insurance benefits or disability insurance benefits in 2016, or who die 
in 2016 before becoming eligible for benefits, their PIA will be the 
sum of:

(a) 90 percent of the first $856 of their AIME, plus
(b) 32 percent of their AIME over $856 and through $5,157, plus
(c) 15 percent of their AIME over $5,157

    We round this amount to the next lower multiple of $0.10 if it is 
not already a multiple of $0.10. This formula and the rounding 
adjustment are stated in section 215(a) of the Act.

Maximum Benefits Payable to a Family

General

    The 1977 amendments continued the policy of limiting the total 
monthly benefits that a worker's family may receive based on the 
worker's PIA. Those amendments also continued the relationship between 
maximum family benefits and PIAs but changed the method of computing 
the maximum benefits that may be paid to a worker's family. The Social 
Security Disability Amendments of 1980 (Pub. L. 96-265) established a 
formula for computing the maximum benefits payable to the family of a 
disabled worker. This formula applies to the family benefits of workers 
who first become entitled to disability insurance benefits after June 
30, 1980, and who first become eligible for these benefits after 1978. 
For disabled workers initially entitled to disability benefits before 
July 1980 or whose disability began before 1979, we compute the family 
maximum payable the same as the old-age and survivor family maximum.

Computing the Old-Age and Survivor Family Maximum

    The formula used to compute the family maximum is similar to that 
used to compute the PIA. It involves computing the sum of four separate 
percentages of portions of the worker's PIA. In 1979, these portions 
were the first $230, the amount between $230 and $332, the amount 
between $332 and $433, and the amount over $433. We refer to such 
dollar amounts in the formula as the ``bend points'' of the family-
maximum formula.
    To obtain the bend points for 2016, we multiply each of the 1979 
bend-point amounts by the ratio of the national average wage index for 
2014 to that average for 1977. Then we round this amount to the nearest 
dollar. Multiplying the amounts of $230, $332, and $433 by the ratio of 
the national average wage index for 2014 ($46,481.52) to that for 1977 
($9,779.44) produces the amounts of $1,093.19, $1,577.99, and 
$2,058.04. We round these amounts to $1,093, $1,578, and $2,058. 
Therefore, the portions of the PIAs to be used in 2016 are the first 
$1,093, the amount between $1,093 and $1,578, the amount between $1,578 
and $2,058, and the amount over $2,058.
    Thus, for the family of a worker who becomes age 62 or dies in 2016 
before age 62, we will compute the total benefits payable to them so 
that it does not exceed:


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(a) 150 percent of the first $1,093 of the worker's PIA, plus
(b) 272 percent of the worker's PIA over $1,093 through $1,578, plus
(c) 134 percent of the worker's PIA over $1,578 through $2,058, plus
(d) 175 percent of the worker's PIA over $2,058

    We then round this amount to the next lower multiple of $0.10 if it 
is not already a multiple of $0.10. This formula and the rounding 
adjustment are set out section 203(a) of the Act.

Quarter of Coverage Amount

General

    The earnings required for a quarter of coverage in 2016 is $1,260. 
A quarter of coverage is the basic unit for determining if a worker is 
insured under the Social Security program. For years before 1978, we 
generally credited an individual with a quarter of coverage for each 
quarter in which wages of $50 or more were paid, or with 4 quarters of 
coverage for every taxable year in which $400 or more of self-
employment income was earned. Beginning in 1978, employers generally 
report wages yearly instead of quarterly. With the change to yearly 
reporting, section 352(b) of the Social Security Amendments of 1977 
amended section 213(d) of the Act to provide that a quarter of coverage 
would be credited for each $250 of an individual's total wages and 
self-employment income for calendar year 1978, up to a maximum of 4 
quarters of coverage for the year. The 1977 legislation also provided a 
formula for years after 1978.

Computation

    Under the prescribed formula, the quarter of coverage amount for 
2016 is the larger of: (1) The 1978 amount of $250 multiplied by the 
ratio of the national average wage index for 2014 to that for 1976; or 
(2) the current amount of $1,220. Section 213(d) provides that if the 
resulting amount is not a multiple of $10, we round it to the nearest 
multiple of $10.

Quarter of Coverage Amount

    Multiplying the 1978 quarter of coverage amount ($250) by the ratio 
of the national average wage index for 2014 ($46,481.52) to that for 
1976 ($9,226.48) produces $1,259.46. We then round this amount to 
$1,260. Because $1,260 exceeds the current amount of $1,220, the 
quarter of coverage amount is $1,260 for 2016.

Substantial Gainful Activity Amounts for Non-Blind Disabled Individuals

General

    A finding of disability under titles II and XVI of the Act requires 
that a person, except for a title XVI disabled child, be unable to 
engage in SGA. A person who is earning more than a certain monthly 
amount is ordinarily considered to be engaging in SGA. The monthly 
earnings considered as SGA depends on the nature of a person's 
disability. Section 223(d)(4)(A) of the Act specifies a higher SGA 
amount for statutorily blind individuals under title II while Federal 
regulations (20 CFR 404.1574 and 416.974) specify a lower SGA amount 
for non-blind individuals. In a year where there is no cost-of-living 
increase, we only consider whether the SGA for non-blind disabled 
individuals will increase.

Computation

    The monthly SGA amount for non-blind disabled individuals for 2016 
is the larger of: (1) The amount for 2000 multiplied by the ratio of 
the national average wage index for 2014 to that for 1998; or (2) the 
amount for 2015. If the resulting amount is not a multiple of $10, we 
round it to the nearest multiple of $10.

SGA Amount for Non-Blind Disabled Individuals

    Multiplying the 2000 monthly SGA amount for non-blind individuals 
($700) by the ratio of the national average wage index for 2014 
($46,481.52) to that for 1998 ($28,861.44) produces $1,127.35. We then 
round this amount to $1,130. Because $1,130 exceeds the current amount 
of $1,090, the monthly SGA amount for non-blind disabled individuals is 
$1,130 for 2016.

Trial Work Period Earnings Threshold

General

    During a trial work period of 9 months in a rolling 60-month 
period, a beneficiary receiving Social Security disability benefits may 
test the ability to work and still receive monthly benefit payments. To 
be considered a trial work period month, earnings must be over a 
certain level. In 2016, any month in which earnings exceed $810 is 
considered a month of services for an individual's trial work period.

Computation

    The method used to determine the new amount is set forth in our 
regulations at 20 CFR 404.1592(b). Monthly earnings in 2016, used to 
determine whether a month is part of a trial work period, is the larger 
of (1) the amount for 2001 ($530) multiplied by the ratio of the 
national average wage index for 2014 to that for 1999 or (2) the amount 
for 2015. If the amount so calculated is not a multiple of $10, we 
round it to the nearest multiple of $10.

Trial Work Period Earnings Threshold Amount

    Multiplying the 2001 monthly earnings threshold ($530) by the ratio 
of the national average wage index for 2014 ($46,481.52) to that for 
1999 ($30,469.84) produces $808.51. We then round this amount to $810. 
Because $810 exceeds the current amount of $780, the monthly earnings 
threshold is $810 for 2016.

Domestic Employee Coverage Threshold

General

    The minimum amount a domestic worker must earn so that such 
earnings are covered under Social Security or Medicare is the domestic 
employee coverage threshold. For 2016, this threshold is $2,000. 
Section 3121(x) of the Internal Revenue Code provides the formula for 
increasing the threshold.

Computation

    Under the formula, the domestic employee coverage threshold for 
2016 is equal to the 1995 amount of $1,000 multiplied by the ratio of 
the national average wage index for 2014 to that for 1993. If the 
resulting amount is not a multiple of $100, we round it to the next 
lower multiple of $100.

Domestic Employee Coverage Threshold Amount

    Multiplying the 1995 domestic employee coverage threshold ($1,000) 
by the ratio of the national average wage index for 2014 ($46,481.52) 
to that for 1993 ($23,132.67) produces $2,009.35. We then round this 
amount to $2,000. Therefore, the domestic employee coverage threshold 
amount is $2,000 for 2016.

Election Official and Election Worker Coverage Threshold

General

    The minimum amount an election official and election worker must 
earn so the earnings are covered under Social Security or Medicare is 
the election official and election worker coverage threshold. For 2016, 
this threshold is $1,700. Section 218(c)(8)(B) of the Act provides the 
formula for increasing the threshold.

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Computation

    Under the formula, the election official and election worker 
coverage threshold for 2016 is equal to the 1999 amount of $1,000 
multiplied by the ratio of the national average wage index for 2014 to 
that for 1997. If the amount we determine is not a multiple of $100, it 
we round it to the nearest multiple of $100.

Election Official and Election Worker Coverage Threshold Amount

    Multiplying the 1999 election worker coverage threshold amount 
($1,000) by the ratio of the national average wage index for 2014 
($46,481.52) to that for 1997 ($27,426.00) produces $1,694.80. We then 
round this amount to $1,700. Therefore, the election official and 
election worker coverage threshold amount is $1,700 for 2016.

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance: Program Nos. 96.001 Social 
Security-Disability Insurance; 96.002 Social Security-Retirement 
Insurance; 96.004 Social Security-Survivors Insurance; 96.006 
Supplemental Security Income)

    Dated: October 26, 2015.
Carolyn W. Colvin,
Acting Commissioner of Social Security.
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66964 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 210 / Friday, October 30, 2015 / Notices Normal Retirement Age after 2016 and The Act requires that we publish the September 2014, 234.170. The $3,490 for those who attain such age in following by November 1: The national arithmetic mean for the calendar quarter 2016; average wage index for 2014 ending September 30, 2014 is 234.242. 3. The ‘‘old-law’’ contribution and (215(a)(1)(D)), the earnings required to The CPI for each month in the quarter benefit base under title II of the Act will be credited with a quarter of coverage in ending September 30, 2015, is: For July remain $88,200 for 2016; 2016 (section 213(d)(2)), the formula for 2015, 233.806; for August 2015, 4. The monthly amount deemed to computing a PIA for workers who first 233.366; and for September 2015, constitute substantial gainful activity become eligible for benefits or die in 232.661. The arithmetic mean for the (SGA) for statutorily blind persons in 2016 (section 215(a)(1)(D)), and the calendar quarter ending September 30, 2016 will remain $1,820; formula for computing the maximum 2015 is 233.278. The CPI for the 5. The maximum Federal benefits payable to the family of a calendar quarter ending September 30, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) worker who first becomes eligible for 2015 is less than that for the calendar monthly benefit amounts for 2016 under old-age benefits or dies in 2016 (section quarter ending September 30, 2014. title XVI of the Act will remain $733 for 203(a)(2)(C)). Therefore, the calendar quarter ending an eligible individual, $1,100 for an September 30, 2015 is not a cost-of- Cost-of-Living Increases eligible individual with an eligible living computation quarter and there is spouse, and $367 for an essential General no cost-of-living increase. person; There will be no cost-of-living Program Amounts That Change Based 6. The special benefit amount under increase for benefits under titles II and on the Cost-of-Living Increase title VIII of the Act for certain World XVI of the Act. War II veterans will remain $549.75 for The following program amounts 2016; Computation normally change based on the cost-of- 7. The student earned income Computation of the cost-of-living living increase: (1) Title II benefits; (2) exclusion under title XVI of the Act will increase is based on an increase in a title XVI benefits; (3) title VIII benefits; remain $1,780 per month in 2016, but Consumer Price Index produced by the (4) the student earned income not more than $7,180 for all of 2016; Bureau of Labor Statistics. At the time exclusion; (5) the fee for services 8. The dollar fee limit for services the Act was amended to provide cost-of- performed by a representative payee; performed as a representative payee will living increases, only one Consumer and (6) the appointed representative fee remain $41 per month ($78 per month Price Index existed, namely the assessment. Because there will be no in the case of a beneficiary who is Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage cost-of-living increase, these program disabled and has an alcoholism or drug Earners and Clerical Workers. Although amounts will not increase in 2016 and addiction condition that leaves him or the Bureau of Labor Statistics has since will remain at their 2015 levels. her incapable of managing benefits) in developed other consumer price Program Amounts That Change Based 2016; and indices, we follow legal precedent by on the National Average Wage Index, 9. The dollar limit on the continuing to use the Consumer Price But Only When There Is a Cost-of- administrative-cost fee assessment Index for Urban Wage Earners and Living Increase charged to an appointed representative Clerical Workers. We refer to this index such as an attorney, agent, or other in the following paragraphs as the CPI. Certain other program amounts are person who represents claimants will Section 215(i)(1)(B) of the Act defines adjusted annually based on the change remain $91. a ‘‘computation quarter’’ to be a third in the national average wage index, The national average wage index for calendar quarter in which the average rather than the CPI increase, but only if 2014 is $46,481.52. This index affects CPI exceeded the average CPI in the there also is a cost-of-living increase the following amounts: previous computation quarter. The last that year (as determined under section 1. The dollar amounts (‘‘bend points’’) cost-of-living increase, effective for 215(i) of the Act). These amounts used in the primary insurance amount those eligible to receive title II benefits include (1) the OASDI contribution and (PIA) benefit formula for workers who for December 2014, was based on the benefit base, (2) the exempt amounts become eligible for benefits, or who die CPI increase from the third quarter of under the retirement earnings test, (3) before becoming eligible, in 2016 will be 2013 to the third quarter of 2014. the ‘‘old-law’’ contribution and benefit $856 and $5,157; Therefore, the last computation quarter base (as determined under section 230 2. The bend points used in the is the third quarter of 2014. The law of the Act as in effect before the 1977 formula for computing maximum family states that a cost-of-living increase for amendments), and (4) the SGA amount benefits for workers who become benefits is determined based on the applicable to statutorily blind eligible for benefits, or who die before percentage increase, if any, in the CPI individuals. Because there is no cost-of- becoming eligible, in 2016 will be from the last computation quarter to the living increase this year, these amounts $1,093, $1,578, and $2,058; third quarter of the current year. will not increase in 2016 and will 3. The taxable earnings a person must Therefore, we compute any increase in remain at their 2015 levels. have to be credited with a quarter of the CPI from the third quarter of 2014 Program Amounts That Change Based coverage in 2016 will be $1,260; to the third quarter of 2015. on the National Average Wage Index, 4. The monthly amount deemed to Section 215(i)(1) of the Act states that Without Regard to the Cost-of-Living constitute SGA for non-blind disabled the CPI for a cost-of-living computation Increase persons will be $1,130 in 2016; quarter is the arithmetic mean of this tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 5. The earnings threshold establishing index for the 3 months in that quarter. Some program amounts are adjusted a month as a part of a trial work period In accordance with 20 CFR 404.275, we annually based on the change in the will be $810 for 2016; and round the arithmetic mean, if necessary, national average wage index whether 6. Coverage thresholds for 2016 will to the nearest 0.001. The CPI for each there is a cost-of-living increase in that be $2,000 for domestic workers and month in the quarter ending September year or not. These include: $1,700 for election officials and election 30, 2014, is: For July 2014, 234.525; for 1. The dollar amounts, or bend points, workers. 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Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 210 / Friday, October 30, 2015 / Notices 66965 2. The bend points in the maximum worker’s average indexed monthly formula and the rounding adjustment family benefit formula; earnings (AIME) to compute the PIA. are stated in section 215(a) of the Act. 3. The earnings required to credit a We adjust the formula each year to worker with a quarter of coverage; Maximum Benefits Payable to a Family reflect changes in general wage levels, 4. The SGA amount for non-blind as measured by the national average General disabled individuals; wage index. The 1977 amendments continued the 5. The earnings threshold that We also adjust, or index, a worker’s policy of limiting the total monthly establishes a month as part of a trial earnings to reflect the change in the benefits that a worker’s family may work period for disabled beneficiaries; general wage levels that occurred during 6. The coverage threshold for election receive based on the worker’s PIA. the worker’s years of employment. Such Those amendments also continued the officials and election workers; and indexing ensures that a worker’s future 7. The domestic employee coverage relationship between maximum family benefit level will reflect the general rise benefits and PIAs but changed the threshold. in the standard of living that will occur These amounts will increase in 2016 method of computing the maximum during his or her working lifetime. To benefits that may be paid to a worker’s based on the change in the national compute the AIME, we first determine average wage. In the sections that family. The Social Security Disability the required number of years of Amendments of 1980 (Pub. L. 96–265) follow, we explain the calculation of the earnings. We then select the number of percentage change in the national established a formula for computing the years with the highest indexed earnings, maximum benefits payable to the family average wage and the corresponding add the indexed earnings for those changes in each of these program of a disabled worker. This formula years, and divide the total amount by applies to the family benefits of workers amounts. the total number of months in those who first become entitled to disability National Average Wage Index for 2014 years. We then round the resulting insurance benefits after June 30, 1980, average amount down to the next lower and who first become eligible for these Computation dollar amount. The result is the AIME. benefits after 1978. For disabled workers We determined the national average initially entitled to disability benefits Computing the PIA wage index for calendar year 2014 based before July 1980 or whose disability on the 2013 national average wage index The PIA is the sum of three separate began before 1979, we compute the of $44,888.16, published in the Federal percentages of portions of the AIME. In family maximum payable the same as Register on October 29, 2014 (79 FR 1979 (the first year the formula was in the old-age and survivor family 64455), and the percentage increase in effect), these portions were the first maximum. average wages from 2013 to 2014, as $180, the amount between $180 and measured by annual wage data. We $1,085, and the amount over $1,085. We Computing the Old-Age and Survivor tabulate the annual wage data, including call the dollar amounts in the formula Family Maximum contributions to deferred compensation governing the portions of the AIME the The formula used to compute the plans, as required by section 209(k) of ‘‘bend points’’ of the formula. Therefore, family maximum is similar to that used the Act. The average amounts of wages the bend points for 1979 were $180 and to compute the PIA. It involves calculated from these data were $1,085. computing the sum of four separate $43,041.39 for 2013 and $44,569.20 for To obtain the bend points for 2016, percentages of portions of the worker’s 2014. To determine the national average we multiply each of the 1979 bend- PIA. In 1979, these portions were the wage index for 2014 at a level consistent point amounts by the ratio of the first $230, the amount between $230 with the national average wage indexing national average wage index for 2014 to and $332, the amount between $332 and series for 1951 through 1977 (published that average for 1977. We then round $433, and the amount over $433. We December 29, 1978, at 43 FR 61016), we these results to the nearest dollar. refer to such dollar amounts in the multiply the 2013 national average wage Multiplying the 1979 amounts of $180 formula as the ‘‘bend points’’ of the index of $44,888.16 by the percentage and $1,085 by the ratio of the national family-maximum formula. increase in average wages from 2013 to average wage index for 2014 To obtain the bend points for 2016, 2014 (based on SSA-tabulated wage ($46,481.52) to that for 1977 ($9,779.44) we multiply each of the 1979 bend- data) as follows. We round the result to produces the amounts of $855.54 and point amounts by the ratio of the the nearest cent. $5,156.99. We round these to $856 and national average wage index for 2014 to $5,157. Therefore, the portions of the that average for 1977. Then we round National Average Wage Index Amount AIME to be used in 2016 are the first this amount to the nearest dollar. Multiplying the national average wage $856, the amount between $856 and Multiplying the amounts of $230, $332, index for 2013 ($44,888.16) by the ratio $5,157, and the amount over $5,157. and $433 by the ratio of the national of the average wage for 2014 Therefore, for individuals who first average wage index for 2014 ($44,569.20) to that for 2013 become eligible for old-age insurance ($46,481.52) to that for 1977 ($9,779.44) ($43,041.39) produces the 2014 index, benefits or disability insurance benefits produces the amounts of $1,093.19, $46,481.52. The national average wage in 2016, or who die in 2016 before $1,577.99, and $2,058.04. We round index for calendar year 2014 is about becoming eligible for benefits, their PIA these amounts to $1,093, $1,578, and 3.55 percent higher than the 2013 index. will be the sum of: $2,058. Therefore, the portions of the (a) 90 percent of the first $856 of their PIAs to be used in 2016 are the first Primary Insurance Amount Benefit AIME, plus $1,093, the amount between $1,093 and Formula (b) 32 percent of their AIME over $856 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES $1,578, the amount between $1,578 and General and through $5,157, plus $2,058, and the amount over $2,058. The Social Security Amendments of (c) 15 percent of their AIME over Thus, for the family of a worker who 1977 provided a method for computing $5,157 becomes age 62 or dies in 2016 before benefits that generally applies when a We round this amount to the next age 62, we will compute the total worker first becomes eligible for benefits lower multiple of $0.10 if it is not benefits payable to them so that it does after 1978. This method uses the already a multiple of $0.10. This not exceed: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:37 Oct 29, 2015 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00100 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\30OCN1.SGM 30OCN1

66966 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 210 / Friday, October 30, 2015 / Notices (a) 150 percent of the first $1,093 of the Substantial Gainful Activity Amounts amount for 2001 ($530) multiplied by worker’s PIA, plus for Non-Blind Disabled Individuals the ratio of the national average wage (b) 272 percent of the worker’s PIA over General index for 2014 to that for 1999 or (2) the $1,093 through $1,578, plus amount for 2015. If the amount so A finding of disability under titles II calculated is not a multiple of $10, we (c) 134 percent of the worker’s PIA over and XVI of the Act requires that a round it to the nearest multiple of $10. $1,578 through $2,058, plus person, except for a title XVI disabled (d) 175 percent of the worker’s PIA over child, be unable to engage in SGA. A Trial Work Period Earnings Threshold $2,058 person who is earning more than a Amount certain monthly amount is ordinarily We then round this amount to the considered to be engaging in SGA. The Multiplying the 2001 monthly next lower multiple of $0.10 if it is not monthly earnings considered as SGA earnings threshold ($530) by the ratio of already a multiple of $0.10. This depends on the nature of a person’s the national average wage index for formula and the rounding adjustment disability. Section 223(d)(4)(A) of the 2014 ($46,481.52) to that for 1999 are set out section 203(a) of the Act. Act specifies a higher SGA amount for ($30,469.84) produces $808.51. We then statutorily blind individuals under title round this amount to $810. Because Quarter of Coverage Amount II while Federal regulations (20 CFR $810 exceeds the current amount of General 404.1574 and 416.974) specify a lower $780, the monthly earnings threshold is SGA amount for non-blind individuals. $810 for 2016. The earnings required for a quarter of In a year where there is no cost-of-living Domestic Employee Coverage coverage in 2016 is $1,260. A quarter of increase, we only consider whether the Threshold coverage is the basic unit for SGA for non-blind disabled individuals determining if a worker is insured under will increase. General the Social Security program. For years Computation before 1978, we generally credited an The minimum amount a domestic individual with a quarter of coverage for The monthly SGA amount for non- worker must earn so that such earnings each quarter in which wages of $50 or blind disabled individuals for 2016 is are covered under Social Security or the larger of: (1) The amount for 2000 Medicare is the domestic employee more were paid, or with 4 quarters of multiplied by the ratio of the national coverage threshold. For 2016, this coverage for every taxable year in which average wage index for 2014 to that for threshold is $2,000. Section 3121(x) of $400 or more of self-employment 1998; or (2) the amount for 2015. If the the Internal Revenue Code provides the income was earned. Beginning in 1978, resulting amount is not a multiple of formula for increasing the threshold. employers generally report wages yearly $10, we round it to the nearest multiple instead of quarterly. With the change to of $10. Computation yearly reporting, section 352(b) of the Social Security Amendments of 1977 SGA Amount for Non-Blind Disabled Under the formula, the domestic amended section 213(d) of the Act to Individuals employee coverage threshold for 2016 is provide that a quarter of coverage would Multiplying the 2000 monthly SGA equal to the 1995 amount of $1,000 be credited for each $250 of an amount for non-blind individuals ($700) multiplied by the ratio of the national individual’s total wages and self- by the ratio of the national average wage average wage index for 2014 to that for employment income for calendar year index for 2014 ($46,481.52) to that for 1993. If the resulting amount is not a 1978, up to a maximum of 4 quarters of 1998 ($28,861.44) produces $1,127.35. multiple of $100, we round it to the next coverage for the year. The 1977 We then round this amount to $1,130. lower multiple of $100. legislation also provided a formula for Because $1,130 exceeds the current Domestic Employee Coverage Threshold years after 1978. amount of $1,090, the monthly SGA Amount amount for non-blind disabled Computation individuals is $1,130 for 2016. Multiplying the 1995 domestic Under the prescribed formula, the Trial Work Period Earnings Threshold employee coverage threshold ($1,000) quarter of coverage amount for 2016 is by the ratio of the national average wage General index for 2014 ($46,481.52) to that for the larger of: (1) The 1978 amount of $250 multiplied by the ratio of the During a trial work period of 9 1993 ($23,132.67) produces $2,009.35. months in a rolling 60-month period, a We then round this amount to $2,000. national average wage index for 2014 to beneficiary receiving Social Security Therefore, the domestic employee that for 1976; or (2) the current amount disability benefits may test the ability to coverage threshold amount is $2,000 for of $1,220. Section 213(d) provides that work and still receive monthly benefit 2016. if the resulting amount is not a multiple of $10, we round it to the nearest payments. To be considered a trial work Election Official and Election Worker multiple of $10. period month, earnings must be over a Coverage Threshold certain level. In 2016, any month in Quarter of Coverage Amount which earnings exceed $810 is General considered a month of services for an Multiplying the 1978 quarter of individual’s trial work period. The minimum amount an election coverage amount ($250) by the ratio of official and election worker must earn Computation tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES the national average wage index for so the earnings are covered under Social 2014 ($46,481.52) to that for 1976 The method used to determine the Security or Medicare is the election ($9,226.48) produces $1,259.46. We new amount is set forth in our official and election worker coverage then round this amount to $1,260. regulations at 20 CFR 404.1592(b). threshold. For 2016, this threshold is Because $1,260 exceeds the current Monthly earnings in 2016, used to $1,700. Section 218(c)(8)(B) of the Act amount of $1,220, the quarter of determine whether a month is part of a provides the formula for increasing the coverage amount is $1,260 for 2016. trial work period, is the larger of (1) the threshold. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:37 Oct 29, 2015 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00101 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\30OCN1.SGM 30OCN1

Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 210 / Friday, October 30, 2015 / Notices 66967 Computation SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Or you may submit your comments online through www.regulations.gov, Under the formula, the election [Docket No: SSA–2015–0065] referencing Docket ID Number [SSA– official and election worker coverage 2015–0065]. Agency Information Collection threshold for 2016 is equal to the 1999 Activities: Proposed Request and I. The information collections below amount of $1,000 multiplied by the ratio Comment Request are pending at SSA. SSA will submit of the national average wage index for The Social Security Administration them to OMB within 60 days from the 2014 to that for 1997. If the amount we (SSA) publishes a list of information date of this notice. To be sure we determine is not a multiple of $100, it collection packages requiring clearance consider your comments, we must we round it to the nearest multiple of by the Office of Management and receive them no later than December 29, $100. Budget (OMB) in compliance with 2015. Individuals can obtain copies of Election Official and Election Worker Public Law 104–13, the Paperwork the collection instruments by writing to Coverage Threshold Amount Reduction Act of 1995, effective October the above email address. 1, 1995. This notice includes revisions 1. Child Relationship Statement—20 Multiplying the 1999 election worker and an extension of OMB-approved CFR 404.355 & 404.731—0960–0116. To coverage threshold amount ($1,000) by information collections. help determine a child’s entitlement to the ratio of the national average wage SSA is soliciting comments on the Social Security benefits, SSA uses index for 2014 ($46,481.52) to that for accuracy of the agency’s burden criteria under section 216(h)(3) of the 1997 ($27,426.00) produces $1,694.80. estimate; the need for the information; Social Security Act, deemed child We then round this amount to $1,700. its practical utility; ways to enhance its provision. SSA may deem a child to an Therefore, the election official and quality, utility, and clarity; and ways to insured individual if: (1) The insured election worker coverage threshold minimize burden on respondents, individual presents SSA with amount is $1,700 for 2016. including the use of automated satisfactory evidence of parenthood, and collection techniques or other forms of (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance: was living with or contributing to the information technology. Mail, email, or Program Nos. 96.001 Social Security- child’s support at certain specified fax your comments and Disability Insurance; 96.002 Social Security- times; or (2) the insured individual (a) recommendations on the information Retirement Insurance; 96.004 Social Security- acknowledged the child in writing; (b) collection(s) to the OMB Desk Officer Survivors Insurance; 96.006 Supplemental was court decreed as the child’s parent; and SSA Reports Clearance Officer at Security Income) or (c) was court ordered to support the the following addresses or fax numbers. Dated: October 26, 2015. child. To obtain this information, SSA (OMB), Office of Management and Carolyn W. Colvin, uses Form SSA–2519, Child Budget, Attn: Desk Officer for SSA, Relationship Statement. The Acting Commissioner of Social Security. Fax: 202–395–6974, Email address: respondents are people with knowledge [FR Doc. 2015–27828 Filed 10–29–15; 8:45 am] OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov. (SSA), Social Security Administration, of the relationship between certain BILLING CODE 4191–02–P OLCA, Attn: Reports Clearance individuals filing for Social Security Director, 3100 West High Rise, 6401 benefits and their alleged biological Security Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21235, children. Fax: 410–966–2830, Email address: Type of Request: Revision of an OMB- OR.Reports.Clearance@ssa.gov. approved information collection. Average Estimated Number of Frequency burden per total annual Modality of completion respondents of response response burden (minutes) (hours) SSA–2519 ........................................................................................................ 50,000 1 15 12,500 2. Request for Reinstatement (Title their requests for EXR. We require this the form to the previously entitled XVI)—20 CFR 416.999–416.999d— application for reinstatement of benefits individuals if they request EXR over the 0960–0744. SSA uses Form SSA–372 to for respondents to obtain SSI disability phone. SSA employees collect this (1) inform previously entitled payments for EXR. When an SSA claims information whenever an individual beneficiaries of the expedited representative learns of individuals files for EXR benefits. The respondents reinstatement (EXR) requirements of whose medical conditions no longer are applicants for EXR of SSI disability Supplemental Security Income (SSI) permit them to perform substantial payments. payments under Title XVI of the Social gainful activity as defined in the Act, Type of Request: Revision of an OMB Security Act (Act), and (2) document the claims representative gives or mails approved information collection. Average Estimated Number of Frequency burden per total annual Modality of completion respondents of response response burden tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES (minutes) (hours) SSA–372 .......................................................................................................... 2,000 1 2 67 II. SSA submitted the information Your comments regarding the useful if OMB and SSA receive them 30 collection below to OMB for clearance. information collection would be most days from the date of this publication. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:37 Oct 29, 2015 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00102 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\30OCN1.SGM 30OCN1


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ContactSusan C. Kunkel, Office of the Chief Actuary, Social Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235, (410) 965-3000. Information relating to this announcement is available on our Internet site at www.socialsecurity.gov/oact/cola/index.html. For information on eligibility or claiming benefits, call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325- 0778), or visit our Internet site at www.socialsecurity.gov.
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