OLGT 2018-01: Cross Programs: 2018 Social Security COLA for TAFDC, EAEDC and SNAP

Every year the Social Security Administration (SSA) implements a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for RSDI and SSI recipients.  This COLA can affect TAFDC, EAEDC and SNAP benefits.  The Online Guide changes advise staff about:

• the implementation of the SSA COLA;
• the notices that will be sent to the affected households;  and
• information on the 2018 Medicare Part B premiums, 2018 Medicare Part D deductibles and the 2018 Medex premiums.

COLA calculations for February 2018 will be completed on the following schedule:

• Social Security numbers ending in 0-5 will be completed from 1/19/2018 through 1/21/2018.
• Social Security numbers ending in 6-9 will be completed from 1/26/2018 through 1/28/2018.