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Experts forecast 2023 growth to be above 8% – mainly because inflation rates have consistently been 8% or higher.
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For those receiving Social Security benefits, the new payment amount will begin in January 2023. For receiving Supplementary Security Income, the new payment amount will start from December 30, 2022.
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SSI will send COLA notices to recipients and retirement, survivor and disability beneficiaries throughout the month of December. This notice will contain information about your new payment.
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The 2023 COLA will give seniors an average additional benefit of $144 for individuals and an additional $240 for couples filing jointly.
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This is the highest increase in more than four decades, but some senior advocates believe it may not be enough for beneficiaries already battling inflation.
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