Is this laughable or not?
@amadeo (111948)
United States
December 17, 2016 3:09pm CST
I received my social security new benefit amount the same.
This is due for the rising cost of living.The increase 0.3% equal just enough to cover medicare monthly premium.This payment was enough to cover the increased and nothing left for me.The increased cost of living was needed to pay the government for me.I need medicare and cannot live without it.I am very grateful to be able and continue my fair share to the increased premium for medicare.
Happy New Year
The payment still the same as last year.
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@marguicha (215492)
• Chile
17 Dec 16
Probably, anyway, your social security is better than my rerirement pension.
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
18 Dec 16
@marguicha I imagine that it is there.What kind of of social security they have there?
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@marguicha (215492)
• Chile
18 Dec 16
@amadeo I guess if I didn´t have other means, I´d be in a bad shape. Leticia (and I) have a very bad monthly payment that is not a living but covers the health insurance. The minimum age of retirement for men are 65 years of age and 30 years working. With women it is 60 years and 30 years working.
@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
18 Dec 16
The cost of many essential things is rising at a higher rate. Some of us will be having a rougher time in the days ahead.
@Tampa_girl7 (49013)
• United States
18 Dec 16
I just heard this wonderful news the other day....ha , ha .....
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
18 Dec 16
@Poppylicious yes and not.the raise is mostly to cover our medicare.
@JudyEv (325854)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 Dec 16
They make a great fuss about a rise but it is often eaten up before you even get it.
@cmoneyspinner (9221)
• Austin, Texas
23 Dec 16
Here it is 2016 and Americans still can't get proper affordable healthcare. The political leaders are supposed to be smart and capable men and women. Isn't that why they were elected? What you say is a disgrace! It would be understandable if we were a poor country. But we're not. We're blessed beyond measure and have no excuse for not providing for our own citizens. It's a legitimate criticism and complaint. Nevertheless, though things aren't perfect, God bless America. Maybe one day real change will come.
@teamfreak16 (43421)
• Denver, Colorado
18 Dec 16
I think my girlfriend got like a seven dollar increase. Why bother.
