Cost of Living Adjustments Exemption Bill
Official: COLAs Don’t Count Act of 2026
The COLAs Don't Count Act of 2026 allows people to exclude extra income from cost of living adjustments when determining eligibility for food assistance. This helps ensure that families do not lose benefits due to small increases in their income.
COLAs Don't Count Act of 2026 This bill revises requirements for determining eligibility and benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to exclude income received from certain (1) cost-of-living adjustments under the Social Security Act and to railroad retirement and veterans' benefits, and (2) supplementary payments under the Social Security Act.
1. This bill excludes cost of living adjustments from income calculations for food assistance programs. 2. It specifically affects adjustments from Social Security and Railroad Retirement benefits. 3. The bill also excludes certain supplementary payments from income assessments. 4. These changes will help maintain eligibility for food assistance for affected households. 5. The new rules will take effect on October 1, 2027.
Seniors and disabled individuals receiving Social Security or Railroad Retirement benefits.