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History of Social Security Cost of Living Adjustments
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Published by
Jennifer COUCH
History of Social Security Cost Of Living Adjustments
Automatic cost of living adjustments for Social Security benefits began in 1975.
From 1975-82 COLAs were effective
beginning in July.
Starting in 1984, COLAs were effective...
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History of Social Security Cost Of Living Adjustments
Automatic cost of living adjustments for Social Security benefits began in 1975.
From 1975-82 COLAs were effective
beginning in July.
Starting in 1984, COLAs were effective beginning in January.
During the transition year, 1983, there
was no cost of living adjustment.
*There were no cost of living adjustments in 1983, 2010 or 2011.
Source: The History of COLA, http://www.
ssa.
gov/cola/automatic-cola.
htm
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