### Question
What does general benefit increase under this subchapter mean?


### Answer
**General benefit increase under this subchapter** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 415*:

> an increase (other than an increase under this subsection) in all primary insurance amounts on which monthly insurance benefits under this subchapter are based

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 415*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER II-FEDERAL OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS**

