It is announced at the same time as the average wage, although some announcements may fail to mention the old-law wage base. The benefit increase applies to any benefit based on a year of eligibility that is the same as, or earlier than, the year of the benefit increase. It is announced at the same time as the average wage. The benefit increase applies to any benefit based on a year of eligibility that is the same as, or earlier than, the year of the benefit increase. Benefit increases Each set of benefit increases has the capability of varying for 10 projected years.
Benefit increases for all years after the tenth projected year are constant.
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