Figure 1
Replacement rates for newly entitled disabled-worker beneficiaries based on average indexed monthly earnings, 1979-2000
| Entitlement year | 25th percentile | 50th percentile (median) | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979/01/01 | 49% | 68% | 95% |
| 1980/01/01 | 51% | 66% | 89% |
| 1981/01/01 | 51% | 66% | 85% |
| 1982/01/01 | 48% | 63% | 83% |
| 1983/01/01 | 46% | 60% | 78% |
| 1984/01/01 | 46% | 60% | 82% |
| 1985/01/01 | 46% | 60% | 81% |
| 1986/01/01 | 45% | 59% | 80% |
| 1987/01/01 | 46% | 59% | 79% |
| 1988/01/01 | 45% | 59% | 81% |
| 1989/01/01 | 46% | 58% | 81% |
| 1990/01/01 | 47% | 62% | 84% |
| 1991/01/01 | 47% | 62% | 83% |
| 1992/01/01 | 46% | 60% | 83% |
| 1993/01/01 | 46% | 60% | 82% |
| 1994/01/01 | 46% | 59% | 81% |
| 1995/01/01 | 46% | 59% | 81% |
| 1996/01/01 | 46% | 60% | 81% |
| 1997/01/01 | 46% | 58% | 80% |
| 1998/01/01 | 45% | 59% | 81% |
| 1999/01/01 | 45% | 57% | 80% |
| 2000/01/01 | 46% | 57% | 80% |
Note: CPI = Consumer Price Index.
Source: Muller and Lee (2004) and author's calculations using Continuous Work History Sample data.
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