[BobKat1]

Originally Posted by memason

Geeezzzzz.... This is the first time I've ever seen folks be upset over getting a RAISE!

Be happy!

The phrase "damned if you do and damned if you don't" comes to mind...

In any case, I'm takin' it!!!

[getdul981]

Just hear on the news that the increase will be 3.6%.

[2BNTV]

Originally Posted by getdul981

Just hear on the news that the increase will be 3.6%.

I just saw this on Yahoo Finance and it is to start in January, 2012.

I will look for it in the check for February, 2012, as SS is always one month delayed.

I am also looking into a new medical plan where my monthly premium will not go up as my old plan has had a projected increase in their premium.

Hopefully, I will realize the full benefit of this increase.

[Jim Straz]

Originally Posted by 2BNTV

I just saw this on Yahoo Finance and it is to start in January, 2012.

I will look for it in the check for February, 2012, as SS is always one month delayed.

I am also looking into a new medical plan where my monthly premium will not go up as my old plan has had a projected increase in their premium.

Hopefully, I will realize the full benefit of this increase.

You will get the 3.6% raise in your January check. COLA's are always effective with the first check in January.

[2BNTV]

Originally Posted by Jim Straz

You will get the 3.6% raise in your January check. COLA's are always effective with the first check in January.

I stand corrected. This is my first COLA increase.

[aljetmet]

Here is something I just found stating that some people will not get a medicare raise in 2012.

http://blogs.reuters.com/reuters-mon...raise-in-2012/

My wife is on medicare due to her disability. 2011 was her first year on medicare and she pays $115.40. Article says in 2012 it will reduce to $106.60.

Am I wrong?

[Jim Straz]

Originally Posted by 2BNTV

I stand corrected. This is my first COLA increase.

Maybe you brought us all good luck with this being your first. I'm happy for you, and never forget you earned it!

[rubicon]

If by formula we do end up with 3.5% I am certain that it will be match with a 7.0 raise in our taxes somewhere

[waynet]

Wow,the negativity is just unbelievable.