I think that we are getting SS raise of a couple of dollars

[question everything]

which will go to Medicare. $139 from $137.

Oh well.

[Wounded Bear]

1. My rent went up. That pretty much eats mine up...

I only get the basic Medicare. I use the VA, but they've been hitting me with increasing co-pays.

[LakeArenal]

2. Ah... trump's better health care

People tell him it’s the best. Believe me!!

(Sarcasm thingie here)

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

3. I still haven't gotten a notice from SS

as to what my new amount will be.

[question everything]

4. Nor have I, only what was published

The cost of living adjustment for Social Security will be 1.6% in 2020 for the nearly 69 million people receiving Social Security benefits. This is 43% percent less than the cost-of-living increase of 2.8% that was received this year, 2019.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidrae/2019/10/21/social-security-cola/#2c5bc1175de5

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

5. Oh, okay.

[trof]

6. The government giveth and the government taketh away.

Blessed be the name of the government.