Social Security Recipients Get 2.8% Boost

[babylonsister]

https://politicalwire.com/2025/10/24/social-security-recipients-get-2-8-boost/

Social Security Recipients Get 2.8% Boost
October 24, 2025 at 9:33 am EDT By Taegan Goddard

Millions of Social Security recipients will see a 2.8 percent cost-of-living increase in their monthly checks next year, the Washington Post reports.

[dflprincess]

1. Meanwhile the Medicare B premium is going up 11%

And my supplement is going up 16%. Haven't seen what's happening to my drug plan.

The increase in SS won't cover the increase in Medicare costs for most people.

[Jersey Devil]

3. Yep, and even if you have a Medicare Advantage plan with $0 premium

all your deductibles and co-pays are going to rise significantly. For instance, hospital during the first 5 days deductible from $385 to $450, ER visits from $100 to $150, etc.

[Jersey Devil]

2. Meanwhile, the Medicare cost goes from $185 to @206.50

So let's say your Social Security is now $2,000 per month. Add 2.8% ($56) then subtract the Medicare payment increase of $21.50 (11.6% increase) and you are ahead by a whopping $34.50! Whoopee!!

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

4. At least Social Security goes up.

My pension doesn't.