COLA’s are automatic...
When the economy does well SS payments go up... the reason SS increases were pathetic under Obama, was because the economy was PATHETIC under him
do we know if SS increased at all during 08-16?
NOT entirely automatic. I think Soc Sec can make suggestions & President has to approve. I know in 4 of the 8 years The Won was in office, there were NO increases & gas was $5 a gallon.