SOCIAL SECURITY Q & amp;A

Q: I receive Social Security disability benefits. Will my Social Security benefits change when I turn age 65?
A: No. When you turn age 65, your benefits will be called retirement benefits instead of disability benefits.
Q: Will my monthly Social Security benefits increase in January 2003? If so, how much?
A: Yes, Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits will increase by 1.4 percent.
XThis column was prepared by the Social Security Administration. For answers to specific Social Security questions, contact Social Security toll-free at (800) 772-1213.
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