### Question
How does the law define cost-of-living computation quarter?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 415*, **cost-of-living computation quarter** is defined as:

> a base quarter, as defined in subparagraph (A)(i), with respect to which the applicable increase percentage is greater than zero

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

