Infographic How the Chained CPI Affects You Advocacy

Infographic How the Chained CPI Affects You

The chained CPI puts your social security and veterans benefits at risk

Some Washington politicians are considering changing the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security and veterans benefits, resulting in a combined $146 billion in cuts over the next 10 years.
The COLA change, called the “chained CPI,” would hurt seniors and veterans already living on tight budgets stretched by rising utility costs, grocery bills, mortgages and health care.
Click on the infographic below to learn more. Then use the Facebook and Twitter links above to share it with your friends, family and neighbors. Together, we can make sure your hard-earned Social Security and veterans benefits are not included in a harmful budget deal!
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