I had to reply as I think these agiencies are hurting for money. We don't get an increase because there are alot of baby boomers that need help now. I have no idea what the answer is. I did work for 30 years, what I receive, is very little to live on. I think there are alot of people who are living with very little money. Nobody I know, who has dissability and SSI have much extra at all. I don't think there is money in the system for raises for cost of living or anything else. You bet I shop with coupons! ginnie