Nearly 64 Million Americans Will See Social Security Benefits Rise by 1.7 Percent in 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits will increase by 1.7 percent in 2015, benefiting nearly 64 million Americans. For Ohioans, this will result in an average benefit increase of $21.80 each month. Following the announcement, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) offered the following statement:  Click here to read more