Letter to editor

Dear Editor,

I am writing to express my deep disappointment in the recent announcement that there will not be a cost of living increase for Social Security beneficiaries next year. As healthcare costs continue to rise, the strain on seniors, like me, is becoming unmanageable, especially as previous COLAs have failed to keep pace.

Though there is a growing movement in America to expand Social Security, next year’s lack of COLA demands immediate action. Seventy-nine percent of likely voters, Democrats, Republicans and Independents, support expanding Social Security benefits and paying for it by asking the wealthy to pay their fair share.

It is critical that Congress acts now to maintain dignity for seniors and people with disabilities by addressing the lack of a cost of living adjustment next year.
People like me are counting on it.

Myra Perez

Marengo, Ill.