Congressman Andrews Announces a Much-Needed Raise for People on Social Security

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Andrews announced that more than 55 million Social Security recipients nationwide will receive a 3.6% increase in their benefits through a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). The increase comes at the right time for retirees, senior citizens, and disabled people who are struggling to keep up with the rising costs to meet their basic needs. This past summer Representative Andrews fought hard in Congress to protect social security benefits for South Jersey’s retired and disabled as well as all Americans who have been paying into social security for their entire working lives.