Social Security recipients could get $200 a month ‘Bernie Bump:’ Who qualifies for more money?? — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/social-security-recipients-could-get-200-a-month-bernie-bump-who-qualifies-for-more-moneyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Social Security Recipients May Get $200 Monthly Increasehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/social-security-recipients-could-get-200-a-month-bernie-bump-who-qualifies-for-more-moneyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/social-security-recipients-could-get-200-a-month-bernie-bump-who-qualifies-for-more-money#u53331Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:05:22 +0000A proposed change to Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) formula, dubbed the 'Bernie Bump,' could give eligible recipients a $200 monthly increase. The proposal aims to help fix Social Security by providing a flat-rate COLA. Democrats are pushing for the change, which would benefit millions of retirees. The increase would be in addition to the yearly COLA.Why it mattersThe proposed change to Social Security's COLA formula has significant implications for retirees, as it could provide a much-needed boost to their monthly benefits. The current COLA formula is b