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If I File For My Social Security This Month Will I Get Next January's COLA?

If I file this month for my social security- I’m 63, will I get next January’s cola?

Hi. Yes, since you've already reached age 62 you'll get the next Social Security cost of living (COLA) increase no matter when you claim benefits. All Social Security COLAs that occur after a person reaches age 62 are added to their Social Security retirement benefit rate regardless of when they start drawing benefits.

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Best, Jerry

Posted: 
Jul 19 2022 - 11:42am
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