TPM Media reports that a change to the chained CPI method of computing the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Social Security is being proposed by Democrats is the budget negotiations that are ongoing. This method would also be used in adjusting tax brackets which would also result in higher revenues but there would be twice as much in the way of benefit cuts as in tax increases. The Social Security COLA change would apply to current Social Security recipients.
If your eyes are glazing over at the thought of trying to understand the chained CPI method, look at the chart below (click on it to see it full size)and think about the fact that Social Security disability benefits recipients will be affected far more than retirees since they stay on benefits so much longer. There is an excellent chance this will become law in the next month.