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A Closer Look at the 2016 Social Security COLA

Social Security Disability benefits are a crucial part of millions of American’s incomes. Each year, benefits amounts are examined to ensure they are in line with the cost of living using what is known as a cost of living adjustment (COLA).

The Social Security Disability lawyers at Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin recently looked into whether or not the 2016 Social Security COLA will result in a benefits increase, and the results look bleak.

According to the Los Angeles Times, it looks as though there will be no benefits increase for Social Security recipients in 2016. This will be the third time since 2010 there hasn’t been a rise in Social Security payments.

You may be wondering why benefits aren’t increasing in 2016. Experts explain lower gasoline costs are to blame. Energy and fuel prices are a key factor in the equation used to determine the COLA each year and the steady decrease in those costs over the past several months had a huge impact on the COLA.

With benefit payments likely staying at the same rate for another year, it’s more important than ever before to be aware of how much you’ve earned in Social Security benefits, as well as what your payments should be. Be sure to visit our website to learn more about how to calculate your Social Security Disability benefits. Doing so can help ensure you get the benefits you’re owed.

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The financial burden that often comes with a serious injury can be too much for many people to bear. Unexpected medical debt, damaged personal property, and the sudden loss of income can impact the budgets of most families. The good news is that a successful injury claim could help reduce that financial strain after a serious accident. Get in touch with a Terre Haute personal injury lawyer with Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin to learn more.

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