OLGT 2020-8: Cross Programs: 2020 Social Security COLA for TAFDC, EAEDC and SNAP

Every year in January, the Social Security Administration (SSA) implements a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for RSDI and SSI recipients.  This year the COLA increase is 1.6%.  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 2020 Medicare B premiums, 2020 Medicare D deductibles and the 2020 Medex premiums.

COLA calculations for February 2020 are anticipated to be completed on the following schedule:

• Social Security numbers ending in 0-4 will be completed from 1/22/2020 through 1/24/2020;
• Social Security numbers ending in 5-8 will be completed from 1/27/2020 through 1/28/2020; and
• Social Security numbers ending in 9 will be completed on 2/3/2020.