The projected 2.5% COLA increase in 2025 will be the smallest in three years, disappointing seniors who anticipate adjustments to help cope with rising costs.
Currently, two-thirds of American seniors depend on Social Security payments for over half their income, with 28% relying on them entirely, highlighting the significance of COLA adjustments.
The annual increase in Social Security, the COLA, is determined by the CPI-W, with the 2025 figure set to align closely with the historical average despite rising costs.
Upcoming Medicare premium increases will affect the actual benefit seniors receive, illustrating the tension between modest COLA hikes and rising healthcare expenses.
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