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(2026-01)January 2026 Spotlight on Social Security Newsletter#

(2026-01)(block-1)January 2026 Spotlight on Social Security Newsletter#

Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) Spotlight on Social Security Newsletter brings exciting news, work incentive information, success stories, and other valuable information for beneficiaries receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), their families, and the professionals who serve them. Our webinar and newsletter series is offered every other month. Stay informed, subscribe to the Spotlight on Social Security newsletter .

In this issue:

January 15 Spotlight on Social Security Webinar

Featured Spotlight Article – Key Changes for Social Security in 2026

Resources to Help You Take Charge of Your Benefits

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(2026-01)(block-2)January 15, 2026, Webinar – Take Charge of Your Benefits: 2026 Social Security Disability Updates, Tips and Tools#

Time: 10:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. PST Location: Zoom Event Information: Join us to learn about the latest updates at Social Security and how they may affect your benefits. This session will cover key changes to both SSI and SSDI benefits. Learn how to manage your benefits, avoid overpayments, and make the most of available resources in the New Year.

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individual_federal_ssi_payment

Parameter

source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Individual row

- name: individual_federal_ssi_payment
  kind: parameter
  dtype: Money
  period: Month
  unit: USD
  source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Individual row
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: table_cell
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            table:
              header: Maximum SSI payment amounts in California for 2026
              row: Individual
              column: SSI
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: '994.00'

individual_living_in_household_of_another_federal_ssi_payment

Parameter

source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Individual Living in the Household of Another row

- name: individual_living_in_household_of_another_federal_ssi_payment
  kind: parameter
  dtype: Money
  period: Month
  unit: USD
  source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Individual Living in the Household of Another row
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: table_cell
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            table:
              header: Maximum SSI payment amounts in California for 2026
              row: Individual Living in the Household of Another
              column: SSI
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: '662.67'

blind_individual_federal_ssi_payment

Parameter

source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Blind Individual row

- name: blind_individual_federal_ssi_payment
  kind: parameter
  dtype: Money
  period: Month
  unit: USD
  source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Blind Individual row
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: table_cell
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            table:
              header: Maximum SSI payment amounts in California for 2026
              row: Blind Individual
              column: SSI
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: '994.00'

couple_federal_ssi_payment

Parameter

source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Couple row

- name: couple_federal_ssi_payment
  kind: parameter
  dtype: Money
  period: Month
  unit: USD
  source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Couple row
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: table_cell
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            table:
              header: Maximum SSI payment amounts in California for 2026
              row: Couple
              column: SSI
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: '1491.00'

blind_couple_federal_ssi_payment

Parameter

source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Blind Couple row

- name: blind_couple_federal_ssi_payment
  kind: parameter
  dtype: Money
  period: Month
  unit: USD
  source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Blind Couple row
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: table_cell
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            table:
              header: Maximum SSI payment amounts in California for 2026
              row: Blind Couple
              column: SSI
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: '1491.00'

individual_ca_state_supplement

Parameter

source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Individual row

- name: individual_ca_state_supplement
  kind: parameter
  dtype: Money
  period: Month
  unit: USD
  source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Individual row
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: table_cell
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            table:
              header: Maximum SSI payment amounts in California for 2026
              row: Individual
              column: CA Supplement
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: '239.94'

individual_living_in_household_of_another_ca_state_supplement

Parameter

source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Individual Living in the Household of Another row

- name: individual_living_in_household_of_another_ca_state_supplement
  kind: parameter
  dtype: Money
  period: Month
  unit: USD
  source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Individual Living in the Household of Another row
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: table_cell
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            table:
              header: Maximum SSI payment amounts in California for 2026
              row: Individual Living in the Household of Another
              column: CA Supplement
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: '245.20'

blind_individual_ca_state_supplement

Parameter

source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Blind Individual row

- name: blind_individual_ca_state_supplement
  kind: parameter
  dtype: Money
  period: Month
  unit: USD
  source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Blind Individual row
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: table_cell
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            table:
              header: Maximum SSI payment amounts in California for 2026
              row: Blind Individual
              column: CA Supplement
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: '324.32'

couple_ca_state_supplement

Parameter

source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Couple row

- name: couple_ca_state_supplement
  kind: parameter
  dtype: Money
  period: Month
  unit: USD
  source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Couple row
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: table_cell
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            table:
              header: Maximum SSI payment amounts in California for 2026
              row: Couple
              column: CA Supplement
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: '607.83'

blind_couple_ca_state_supplement

Parameter

source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Blind Couple row

- name: blind_couple_ca_state_supplement
  kind: parameter
  dtype: Money
  period: Month
  unit: USD
  source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Blind Couple row
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: table_cell
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            table:
              header: Maximum SSI payment amounts in California for 2026
              row: Blind Couple
              column: CA Supplement
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: '833.35'

individual_maximum_monthly_payment

Parameter

source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Individual row

- name: individual_maximum_monthly_payment
  kind: parameter
  dtype: Money
  period: Month
  unit: USD
  source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Individual row
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: table_cell
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            table:
              header: Maximum SSI payment amounts in California for 2026
              row: Individual
              column: Monthly Payment
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: '1233.94'

individual_living_in_household_of_another_maximum_monthly_payment

Parameter

source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Individual Living in the Household of Another row

- name: individual_living_in_household_of_another_maximum_monthly_payment
  kind: parameter
  dtype: Money
  period: Month
  unit: USD
  source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Individual Living in the Household of Another row
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: table_cell
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            table:
              header: Maximum SSI payment amounts in California for 2026
              row: Individual Living in the Household of Another
              column: Monthly Payment
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: '907.87'

blind_individual_maximum_monthly_payment

Parameter

source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Blind Individual row

- name: blind_individual_maximum_monthly_payment
  kind: parameter
  dtype: Money
  period: Month
  unit: USD
  source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Blind Individual row
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: table_cell
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            table:
              header: Maximum SSI payment amounts in California for 2026
              row: Blind Individual
              column: Monthly Payment
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: '1318.32'

couple_maximum_monthly_payment

Parameter

source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Couple row

- name: couple_maximum_monthly_payment
  kind: parameter
  dtype: Money
  period: Month
  unit: USD
  source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Couple row
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: table_cell
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            table:
              header: Maximum SSI payment amounts in California for 2026
              row: Couple
              column: Monthly Payment
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: '2098.83'

blind_couple_maximum_monthly_payment

Parameter

source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Blind Couple row

- name: blind_couple_maximum_monthly_payment
  kind: parameter
  dtype: Money
  period: Month
  unit: USD
  source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Blind Couple row
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: table_cell
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            table:
              header: Maximum SSI payment amounts in California for 2026
              row: Blind Couple
              column: Monthly Payment
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: '2324.35'

presumed_maximum_value_rent_threshold

Parameter

source: 2026 SSI rental rule Presumed Maximum Value threshold

- name: presumed_maximum_value_rent_threshold
  kind: parameter
  dtype: Money
  period: Month
  unit: USD
  source: 2026 SSI rental rule Presumed Maximum Value threshold
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: amount
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            excerpt: pay at least $351.33 per month in rent in 2026
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: '351.33'

student_earned_income_exclusion_monthly_limit

Parameter

source: 2026 Student Earned Income Exclusion monthly limit

- name: student_earned_income_exclusion_monthly_limit
  kind: parameter
  dtype: Money
  period: Month
  unit: USD
  source: 2026 Student Earned Income Exclusion monthly limit
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: amount
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            excerpt: exclude up to $2,410 per month in 2026
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: '2410'

student_earned_income_exclusion_annual_limit

Parameter

source: 2026 Student Earned Income Exclusion annual limit

- name: student_earned_income_exclusion_annual_limit
  kind: parameter
  dtype: Money
  period: Year
  unit: USD
  source: 2026 Student Earned Income Exclusion annual limit
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: amount
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            excerpt: up to $9,730 per year
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: '9730'

student_earned_income_exclusion_age_limit

Parameter

source: 2026 Student Earned Income Exclusion age condition

- name: student_earned_income_exclusion_age_limit
  kind: parameter
  dtype: Count
  source: 2026 Student Earned Income Exclusion age condition
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: parameter
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            excerpt: eligible students under age 22
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: '22'

ca_state_supplement

Derived

source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, CA Supplement column

- name: ca_state_supplement
  kind: derived
  entity: Person
  dtype: Money
  period: Month
  unit: USD
  source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, CA Supplement column
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: formula
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            excerpt: Category SSI CA Supplement Monthly Payment
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: |-
        if case_is_couple:
          if recipient_or_couple_is_blind:
            blind_couple_ca_state_supplement
          else:
            couple_ca_state_supplement
        else:
          if recipient_or_couple_is_blind:
            blind_individual_ca_state_supplement
          else:
            if individual_lives_in_household_of_another:
              individual_living_in_household_of_another_ca_state_supplement
            else:
              individual_ca_state_supplement

federal_ssi_payment

Derived

source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, SSI column

- name: federal_ssi_payment
  kind: derived
  entity: Person
  dtype: Money
  period: Month
  unit: USD
  source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, SSI column
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: formula
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            excerpt: Category SSI CA Supplement Monthly Payment
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: |-
        if case_is_couple:
          if recipient_or_couple_is_blind:
            blind_couple_federal_ssi_payment
          else:
            couple_federal_ssi_payment
        else:
          if recipient_or_couple_is_blind:
            blind_individual_federal_ssi_payment
          else:
            if individual_lives_in_household_of_another:
              individual_living_in_household_of_another_federal_ssi_payment
            else:
              individual_federal_ssi_payment

maximum_ssi_monthly_payment

Derived

source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Monthly Payment column

- name: maximum_ssi_monthly_payment
  kind: derived
  entity: Person
  dtype: Money
  period: Month
  unit: USD
  source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Monthly Payment column
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: formula
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            excerpt: Maximum SSI payment amounts in California for 2026
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: |-
        if case_is_couple:
          if recipient_or_couple_is_blind:
            blind_couple_maximum_monthly_payment
          else:
            couple_maximum_monthly_payment
        else:
          if recipient_or_couple_is_blind:
            blind_individual_maximum_monthly_payment
          else:
            if individual_lives_in_household_of_another:
              individual_living_in_household_of_another_maximum_monthly_payment
            else:
              individual_maximum_monthly_payment

rent_meets_presumed_maximum_value_threshold

Derived

source: 2026 SSI rental rule Presumed Maximum Value threshold

- name: rent_meets_presumed_maximum_value_threshold
  kind: derived
  entity: Person
  dtype: Judgment
  period: Month
  source: 2026 SSI rental rule Presumed Maximum Value threshold
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: predicate
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            excerpt: You pay $351.33 or more per month in rent.
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: monthly_rent_paid >= presumed_maximum_value_rent_threshold

student_earned_income_exclusion_eligible

Derived

source: 2026 Student Earned Income Exclusion eligibility condition

- name: student_earned_income_exclusion_eligible
  kind: derived
  entity: Person
  dtype: Judgment
  period: Month
  source: 2026 Student Earned Income Exclusion eligibility condition
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: predicate
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            excerpt: eligible students under age 22 who are regularly attending school
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: |-
        person_age < student_earned_income_exclusion_age_limit
        and regularly_attending_school

student_earned_income_exclusion_monthly_amount

Derived

source: 2026 Student Earned Income Exclusion monthly earned income exclusion

- name: student_earned_income_exclusion_monthly_amount
  kind: derived
  entity: Person
  dtype: Money
  period: Month
  unit: USD
  source: 2026 Student Earned Income Exclusion monthly earned income exclusion
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: formula
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            excerpt: exclude up to $2,410 per month in 2026
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: >-
        if student_earned_income_exclusion_eligible: min(max(0, earned_income),
        student_earned_income_exclusion_monthly_limit) else: 0

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(2026-01)January 2026 Spotlight on Social Security Newsletter#

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In this issue:

January 15 Spotlight on Social Security Webinar

Featured Spotlight Article – Key Changes for Social Security in 2026

Resources to Help You Take Charge of Your Benefits

Featured Success Story

(2026-01)(block-2)January 15, 2026, Webinar – Take Charge of Your Benefits: 2026 Social Security Disability Updates, Tips and Tools#

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individual_federal_ssi_payment

Parameter

source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Individual row

- name: individual_federal_ssi_payment
  kind: parameter
  dtype: Money
  period: Month
  unit: USD
  source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Individual row
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: table_cell
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            table:
              header: Maximum SSI payment amounts in California for 2026
              row: Individual
              column: SSI
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: '994.00'

individual_living_in_household_of_another_federal_ssi_payment

Parameter

source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Individual Living in the Household of Another row

- name: individual_living_in_household_of_another_federal_ssi_payment
  kind: parameter
  dtype: Money
  period: Month
  unit: USD
  source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Individual Living in the Household of Another row
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: table_cell
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            table:
              header: Maximum SSI payment amounts in California for 2026
              row: Individual Living in the Household of Another
              column: SSI
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: '662.67'

blind_individual_federal_ssi_payment

Parameter

source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Blind Individual row

- name: blind_individual_federal_ssi_payment
  kind: parameter
  dtype: Money
  period: Month
  unit: USD
  source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Blind Individual row
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: table_cell
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            table:
              header: Maximum SSI payment amounts in California for 2026
              row: Blind Individual
              column: SSI
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: '994.00'

couple_federal_ssi_payment

Parameter

source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Couple row

- name: couple_federal_ssi_payment
  kind: parameter
  dtype: Money
  period: Month
  unit: USD
  source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Couple row
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: table_cell
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            table:
              header: Maximum SSI payment amounts in California for 2026
              row: Couple
              column: SSI
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: '1491.00'

blind_couple_federal_ssi_payment

Parameter

source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Blind Couple row

- name: blind_couple_federal_ssi_payment
  kind: parameter
  dtype: Money
  period: Month
  unit: USD
  source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Blind Couple row
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: table_cell
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            table:
              header: Maximum SSI payment amounts in California for 2026
              row: Blind Couple
              column: SSI
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: '1491.00'

individual_ca_state_supplement

Parameter

source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Individual row

- name: individual_ca_state_supplement
  kind: parameter
  dtype: Money
  period: Month
  unit: USD
  source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Individual row
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: table_cell
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            table:
              header: Maximum SSI payment amounts in California for 2026
              row: Individual
              column: CA Supplement
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: '239.94'

individual_living_in_household_of_another_ca_state_supplement

Parameter

source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Individual Living in the Household of Another row

- name: individual_living_in_household_of_another_ca_state_supplement
  kind: parameter
  dtype: Money
  period: Month
  unit: USD
  source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Individual Living in the Household of Another row
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: table_cell
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            table:
              header: Maximum SSI payment amounts in California for 2026
              row: Individual Living in the Household of Another
              column: CA Supplement
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: '245.20'

blind_individual_ca_state_supplement

Parameter

source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Blind Individual row

- name: blind_individual_ca_state_supplement
  kind: parameter
  dtype: Money
  period: Month
  unit: USD
  source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Blind Individual row
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: table_cell
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            table:
              header: Maximum SSI payment amounts in California for 2026
              row: Blind Individual
              column: CA Supplement
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: '324.32'

couple_ca_state_supplement

Parameter

source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Couple row

- name: couple_ca_state_supplement
  kind: parameter
  dtype: Money
  period: Month
  unit: USD
  source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Couple row
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: table_cell
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            table:
              header: Maximum SSI payment amounts in California for 2026
              row: Couple
              column: CA Supplement
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: '607.83'

blind_couple_ca_state_supplement

Parameter

source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Blind Couple row

- name: blind_couple_ca_state_supplement
  kind: parameter
  dtype: Money
  period: Month
  unit: USD
  source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Blind Couple row
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: table_cell
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            table:
              header: Maximum SSI payment amounts in California for 2026
              row: Blind Couple
              column: CA Supplement
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: '833.35'

individual_maximum_monthly_payment

Parameter

source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Individual row

- name: individual_maximum_monthly_payment
  kind: parameter
  dtype: Money
  period: Month
  unit: USD
  source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Individual row
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: table_cell
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            table:
              header: Maximum SSI payment amounts in California for 2026
              row: Individual
              column: Monthly Payment
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: '1233.94'

individual_living_in_household_of_another_maximum_monthly_payment

Parameter

source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Individual Living in the Household of Another row

- name: individual_living_in_household_of_another_maximum_monthly_payment
  kind: parameter
  dtype: Money
  period: Month
  unit: USD
  source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Individual Living in the Household of Another row
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: table_cell
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            table:
              header: Maximum SSI payment amounts in California for 2026
              row: Individual Living in the Household of Another
              column: Monthly Payment
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: '907.87'

blind_individual_maximum_monthly_payment

Parameter

source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Blind Individual row

- name: blind_individual_maximum_monthly_payment
  kind: parameter
  dtype: Money
  period: Month
  unit: USD
  source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Blind Individual row
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: table_cell
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            table:
              header: Maximum SSI payment amounts in California for 2026
              row: Blind Individual
              column: Monthly Payment
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: '1318.32'

couple_maximum_monthly_payment

Parameter

source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Couple row

- name: couple_maximum_monthly_payment
  kind: parameter
  dtype: Money
  period: Month
  unit: USD
  source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Couple row
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: table_cell
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            table:
              header: Maximum SSI payment amounts in California for 2026
              row: Couple
              column: Monthly Payment
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: '2098.83'

blind_couple_maximum_monthly_payment

Parameter

source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Blind Couple row

- name: blind_couple_maximum_monthly_payment
  kind: parameter
  dtype: Money
  period: Month
  unit: USD
  source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Blind Couple row
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: table_cell
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            table:
              header: Maximum SSI payment amounts in California for 2026
              row: Blind Couple
              column: Monthly Payment
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: '2324.35'

presumed_maximum_value_rent_threshold

Parameter

source: 2026 SSI rental rule Presumed Maximum Value threshold

- name: presumed_maximum_value_rent_threshold
  kind: parameter
  dtype: Money
  period: Month
  unit: USD
  source: 2026 SSI rental rule Presumed Maximum Value threshold
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: amount
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            excerpt: pay at least $351.33 per month in rent in 2026
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: '351.33'

student_earned_income_exclusion_monthly_limit

Parameter

source: 2026 Student Earned Income Exclusion monthly limit

- name: student_earned_income_exclusion_monthly_limit
  kind: parameter
  dtype: Money
  period: Month
  unit: USD
  source: 2026 Student Earned Income Exclusion monthly limit
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: amount
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            excerpt: exclude up to $2,410 per month in 2026
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: '2410'

student_earned_income_exclusion_annual_limit

Parameter

source: 2026 Student Earned Income Exclusion annual limit

- name: student_earned_income_exclusion_annual_limit
  kind: parameter
  dtype: Money
  period: Year
  unit: USD
  source: 2026 Student Earned Income Exclusion annual limit
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: amount
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            excerpt: up to $9,730 per year
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: '9730'

student_earned_income_exclusion_age_limit

Parameter

source: 2026 Student Earned Income Exclusion age condition

- name: student_earned_income_exclusion_age_limit
  kind: parameter
  dtype: Count
  source: 2026 Student Earned Income Exclusion age condition
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: parameter
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            excerpt: eligible students under age 22
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: '22'

ca_state_supplement

Derived

source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, CA Supplement column

- name: ca_state_supplement
  kind: derived
  entity: Person
  dtype: Money
  period: Month
  unit: USD
  source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, CA Supplement column
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: formula
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            excerpt: Category SSI CA Supplement Monthly Payment
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: |-
        if case_is_couple:
          if recipient_or_couple_is_blind:
            blind_couple_ca_state_supplement
          else:
            couple_ca_state_supplement
        else:
          if recipient_or_couple_is_blind:
            blind_individual_ca_state_supplement
          else:
            if individual_lives_in_household_of_another:
              individual_living_in_household_of_another_ca_state_supplement
            else:
              individual_ca_state_supplement

federal_ssi_payment

Derived

source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, SSI column

- name: federal_ssi_payment
  kind: derived
  entity: Person
  dtype: Money
  period: Month
  unit: USD
  source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, SSI column
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: formula
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            excerpt: Category SSI CA Supplement Monthly Payment
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: |-
        if case_is_couple:
          if recipient_or_couple_is_blind:
            blind_couple_federal_ssi_payment
          else:
            couple_federal_ssi_payment
        else:
          if recipient_or_couple_is_blind:
            blind_individual_federal_ssi_payment
          else:
            if individual_lives_in_household_of_another:
              individual_living_in_household_of_another_federal_ssi_payment
            else:
              individual_federal_ssi_payment

maximum_ssi_monthly_payment

Derived

source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Monthly Payment column

- name: maximum_ssi_monthly_payment
  kind: derived
  entity: Person
  dtype: Money
  period: Month
  unit: USD
  source: 2026 California SSI maximum payment chart, Monthly Payment column
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: formula
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            excerpt: Maximum SSI payment amounts in California for 2026
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: |-
        if case_is_couple:
          if recipient_or_couple_is_blind:
            blind_couple_maximum_monthly_payment
          else:
            couple_maximum_monthly_payment
        else:
          if recipient_or_couple_is_blind:
            blind_individual_maximum_monthly_payment
          else:
            if individual_lives_in_household_of_another:
              individual_living_in_household_of_another_maximum_monthly_payment
            else:
              individual_maximum_monthly_payment

rent_meets_presumed_maximum_value_threshold

Derived

source: 2026 SSI rental rule Presumed Maximum Value threshold

- name: rent_meets_presumed_maximum_value_threshold
  kind: derived
  entity: Person
  dtype: Judgment
  period: Month
  source: 2026 SSI rental rule Presumed Maximum Value threshold
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: predicate
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            excerpt: You pay $351.33 or more per month in rent.
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: monthly_rent_paid >= presumed_maximum_value_rent_threshold

student_earned_income_exclusion_eligible

Derived

source: 2026 Student Earned Income Exclusion eligibility condition

- name: student_earned_income_exclusion_eligible
  kind: derived
  entity: Person
  dtype: Judgment
  period: Month
  source: 2026 Student Earned Income Exclusion eligibility condition
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: predicate
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            excerpt: eligible students under age 22 who are regularly attending school
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: |-
        person_age < student_earned_income_exclusion_age_limit
        and regularly_attending_school

student_earned_income_exclusion_monthly_amount

Derived

source: 2026 Student Earned Income Exclusion monthly earned income exclusion

- name: student_earned_income_exclusion_monthly_amount
  kind: derived
  entity: Person
  dtype: Money
  period: Month
  unit: USD
  source: 2026 Student Earned Income Exclusion monthly earned income exclusion
  metadata:
    proof:
      atoms:
        - path: versions[0].formula
          kind: formula
          source:
            corpus_citation_path: us-ca/guidance/dor/spotlight-on-social-security/2026-01/block-7
            excerpt: exclude up to $2,410 per month in 2026
  versions:
    - effective_from: '2026-01-01'
      formula: >-
        if student_earned_income_exclusion_eligible: min(max(0, earned_income),
        student_earned_income_exclusion_monthly_limit) else: 0

(2026-01)(block-9)Overpayments#

Overpayments occur when Social Security doesn’t have up to date information about your situation, which results in them paying you more than they should. When this happens, they will take back the extra amount by withholding part of your monthly payment, this is called an overpayment. If you’ve been overpaid, you should contact Social Security to understand the cause of the overpayment, discuss repayment options or ask for a waiver if the overpayment was not your fault and you can’t afford to pay it back. For more details, read the Social Security Overpayment Fact Sheet. Key points to know:

Key Differences Between SSI and SSDI Recovery

Feature SSI SSDI Amount Withheld 10% of monthly payment 50% of monthly payment Request lower amount Yes - as low as $10/month Yes - as low as $10/month Administrative waiver Yes Yes

SSI Recipients How SSA recovers the overpayment: SSA will withhold 10% of your monthly SSI payment until the overpayment is paid off. Example, if your SSI payment is $1,233.94, they will withhold $123 per month. Request a lower amount: If 10% is too much, you can ask for a lower amount. In some cases, you can pay as little as $10 per month. Call SSA or use the Request for Change in Overpayment Recovery Rate Form.

SSDI Recipients How SSA recovers the overpayment: SSA often withholds your full monthly SSDI benefits until the overpayment is paid off. The default amount was adjusted to 50% of your SSDI payment in April 2025. Example: if your SSDI payment is $1,500, they will withhold $750.00. Request a lower amount: You can request a lower amount by setting up a payment plan with Social Security, call or use the Request for Change in Overpayment Recovery Rate Form.

Both SSI &SSDI Extended repayment plans: SSA may allow repayment plans for up to 60 months, giving you more flexibility. Administrative Waiver: If the overpayment was not your fault and is $2,000 or less, SSA may approve your waiver quickly over the phone. Waiver: If the overpayment was not your fault and you cannot afford to pay it back or think it is unfair for other reasons complete a Request for Waiver of Overpayment Recovery. Appeal: If you don't agree with the overpayment or the amount you can submit a Request for Reconsideration within 60 days of the notice. This is your chance to share updated information or documentation for Social Security to review.

(2026-01)January 2026 Spotlight on Social Security Newsletter#

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(2026-01)(block-1)January 2026 Spotlight on Social Security Newsletter#

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(2026-01)(block-3)Featured Spotlight Article: Key Social Security Changes for 2026#

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(2026-01)(block-5)Changes to Social Security Office Appointment Procedures#

(2026-01)(block-6)Online Services#

(2026-01)(block-7)SSI Updates#

(2026-01)(block-8)Earnings Limits Will Increase in 2026#

(2026-01)(block-9)Overpayments#

(2026-01)(block-10)SSA Resources#

(2026-01)(block-11)Ticket to Work (TTW)#

(2026-01)(block-12)DOR Social Security Programs and Disability Benefit Planning Services#

(2026-01)(block-13)Social Security Red Book#

(2026-01)(block-14)Disability Benefits 101 Website (DB101)#

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