Social Security Announces there will be no Cost-of-Living Adjustment for 2010 Social Security and SSI beneficiaries will not receive a Cost Of Living Adjustment in benefits for 2010. For Year 2010 SSI SSI Federal Benefit Rate per month for an individual is $674. For an eligible couple the rate is $1011. The Student Earned Income Exclusion increases to $1,640 per month up to $6,600 per year. SSDI The 2010 the trigger amount for a Trial Work Period month is $720 gross income per month. Substantial Gainful Activity for non-blind is $1000 per month and for blind individuals it is $1,640 per month. Medicare Part B premimum for 2010 remains $96.40 for most people.