COLAs for retirement, Social Security, and health benefits for 2017
ByMilliman Employee Benefits Research Group
28 October 2016
COLAs for retirement, Social Security, and health benefits for 2017
The Social Security Administration (SSA) and the IRS have announced cost-of-living adjusted figures for Social Security and retirement plan benefits, respectively, for 2017. The SSA announced a 0.3% adjustment for 2017 benefits. For 2017, the Social Security taxable wage base will increase to $127, 200. The maximum annual contribution for health savings accounts in 2017 will increase to $3400 for an individual with self-only coverage and will remain at $6750 for an individual with family coverage.