CapGauge

Coming soon to iPhone

Know where your month stands. Keep records you can hand to SSA.

CapGauge is a simple work log for people on SSDI who drive or shop for DoorDash, Uber, Instacart, and similar apps. Tap Start when your shift begins. CapGauge keeps your hours, miles, and net earnings in one place, and shows estimates for the month next to SSA’s published figures.

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Illustration of the CapGauge monthly gauge A semicircular gauge with a needle partway along, and two labeled markers for the trial work period and substantial gainful activity figures. TWP SGA This month, estimated from your records

How it works

Three steps. No bank logins, no account to create.

  1. Start your shift

    Tap Start shift when you go online. A timer runs and, if you allow it, your miles are logged too. Tap Stop when you are done.

  2. Add what you earned

    Enter your pay for the shift and any expenses. CapGauge estimates net earnings: gross pay minus expenses, including mileage.

  3. See the month, share the report

    Your monthly view shows hours and estimated net earnings next to SSA’s published figures. One tap creates an SSA-820-style summary of your records to bring to SSA or a benefits counselor.

Your shift, location, mileage, and earnings records stay on your iPhone. See the privacy policy.

The SSA figures CapGauge shows

CapGauge compares your own records with figures SSA publishes each year. Amounts below are monthly, for 2026, as published by SSA. Figures as of November 1, 2026.

2026 monthly figures published by SSA
Figure2026Source
Trial Work Period (TWP) service month: earningsmore than $1,210SSA: Trial Work Period
TWP service month: self-employment hoursmore than 80 hours20 CFR 404.1592
Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA), non-blind$1,690SSA: Substantial Gainful Activity
SGA, statutorily blind$2,830SSA: Substantial Gainful Activity

Coming in January 2027: SSA has published 2027 figures, which take effect January 2027: TWP more than $1,270; SGA $1,770 non-blind and $2,950 blind.

CapGauge also marks 45 hours in a month, because SSA’s self-employment report form (SSA-820) groups monthly hours as under 45, 45 to under 80, and 80 or more. The TWP does not apply to SSI.

Not legal or benefits advice. SSA makes all determinations. These are SSA’s published figures, shown for reference; how they apply to you depends on your situation. Talk with SSA (1-800-772-1213, ssa.gov) or a free Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) counselor through Ticket to Work: choosework.ssa.gov/findhelp.

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Get one email when CapGauge is available on the App Store. We use your email only to announce the launch.

No spam, no sharing. See our privacy policy.

Questions?

Email support@capgauge.app. For questions about your own benefits, contact SSA or a WIPA benefits counselor; we can’t answer those.