Retirees Could See Their Monthly Social Security Checks Jump by $175 Next Year. Is That Enough to Keep Up With Inflation?

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Retirees Could See Their Monthly Social Security Checks Jump by $175 Next Year. Is That Enough to Keep Up With Inflation?
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Social Security recipients may see one of the biggest cost-of-living adjustments in decades in 2023. It will still be hard for many retirees to pay bills.

, under which certain low-income people over the age of 60 are eligible for a monthly food package, containing fruits, vegetables, cheeses and more.Mom's Meals

. Some Medicare Advantage health plans also offer meal benefits under the program for those recently discharged from a hospital or dealing with a chronic disease. The meals are typically delivered every two to three weeks, and include dishes like Salisbury steak, pasta and meatballs, and sweet and sour chicken. People can let the program know of any allergies, and they accommodate for diets suited to vegetarians as well as to those with certain conditions like cancer or diabetes.

A spokesperson for Mom's Meals recommended seniors who think they might qualify for the free meals contact a Medicaid or Medicare representative.While you have to be extremely low income to qualify, some retirees will be eligible for the Supplemental Security Income program, a means-tested program for those over the age of 65 or with a disability.

Last December, more than 2.5 million people received both Social Security and the supplemental payment, which can be as high as

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