Question: how much is cost of living raise for social security for 2018?
Answer: In 2018, the cost-of-living adjustment increased by 2 percent, though for many that increase was eaten up by higher Medicare premiums. In 2017, the cost of living adjustment was just 0.3 percent, while in 2016, it was zero. Cost-of-living adjustments are aimed at ensuring that benefits keep up with inflation.