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debm55

(54,834 posts)
Thu Dec 18, 2025, 10:27 PM Thursday

Did anyone get an increase in their SS check this month. My neighbor said she got one. I didn't. TY

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debm55

(54,834 posts)
2. Thank you Srkdqltr. I got mine direct deposit two days ago and there was no increase.
Thu Dec 18, 2025, 10:32 PM
Thursday

3catwoman3

(28,473 posts)
3. I was notified that there will be a COLA increase in the January check.
Thu Dec 18, 2025, 10:32 PM
Thursday

However, the Medicare increase will take up all of it, plus an additional $12.00, so my automatic deposit will actually decrease. A trivial amount, to be sure, but it definitely doesn’t feel like a “raise.”

debm55

(54,834 posts)
5. Why did some people get and their COLA and others didn't ? I will have to either call(hate the wait time) or visit the
Thu Dec 18, 2025, 10:52 PM
Thursday

SS portal

yaesu

(8,889 posts)
8. after the medicaid increase I will get enough to buy a few packs of ramen from walmart. nt.
Thu Dec 18, 2025, 11:35 PM
Thursday

GreenWave

(12,203 posts)
9. I did but it's because I keep working and collecting SSI more taxes.
Fri Dec 19, 2025, 12:27 AM
Friday

Supposedly a COLA coming next month too

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