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Proposal would add $200 monthly ‘Bernie Bump’ to Social Security benefits

A proposed bill would add $200 a month to benefits for millions of Social Security recipients in addition to the annual cost-of-living adjustment.

Published Aug 29, 2026, 12:20 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Millions of Social Security recipients would receive an extra $200 a month – a so-called “Bernie Bump” - under a new proposal.