### Question
How is the "general benefit increase under this subchapter" defined?


### Answer
The term **general benefit increase under this subchapter** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 415* as follows -

> 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**

