Cost-Of-Living Adjustments - The United States Social Security ...

Cost of Living Adjustment Automatic Determinations COLA determination SSI payment rates increase with COLA Since 1975, Social Security general benefit increases have been cost-of-living adjustments or COLAs. The 1975-82 COLAs were effective with Social Security benefits payable for June in each of those years; thereafter COLAs have been effective with benefits payable for December. Prior to ...

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