In October, Social Security announced a 2% increase to the 2018 benefits due to a cost of living adjustment (COLA). Social security beneficiaries should see this increase in their January 2018 benefits. Additionally, there was an adjustment to the maximum amount of earnings subject to Social Security tax.

If you are a Medicare Beneficiary, you watched as another Annual Enrollment Period has come and gone. What you may not know is that you still have many opportunities throughout the rest of this year and through next, to pick-up or switch your plan selection.