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  For Immediate Release  
November 30, 2009
Contact: Gene Smith, 818-994-7200
 
Information on the Social Security COLA Formula
 

Washington, D.C. - Many constituents have contacted the office for information on the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).  Here are two reports from the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service that explain the COLA calculation.

Social Security: Cost-of-Living Adjustments (pdf)

The Effect of No Social Security COLA on Medicare B Premiums (pdf)

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