2025 COLA Increase: Bigger Monthly SSI Checks and Updated Eligibility Rules

2025 COLA Increase

Millions of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients received an unexpected gift this Black Friday—a 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2025. This increase provides much-needed financial support to individuals and families navigating the pressures of rising costs. Alongside the payment boost, updates to SSI eligibility rules aim to make benefits more accessible to those in need. … Read more

2025 COLA Increase: Updated Benefits for SSI, SSDI, and VA – Amounts & Eligibility Explained

Updated Benefits for SSI, SSDI, and VA

The Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is a crucial mechanism that ensures federal benefits such as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and Veterans Affairs (VA) compensation keep up with inflation. For 2025, recipients can anticipate a COLA increase of approximately 3.2% to 3.5%, providing vital financial support to millions of Americans. … Read more