Cost-of-living adjustment

For purposes of this subsection—

(A) In general The cost-of-living adjustment for any calendar year is the percentage (if any) by which— (i) the C-CPI-U for the preceding calendar year, exceeds (ii) the CPI for calendar year 2016, multiplied by the amount determined under subparagraph (B).

(B) Amount determined The amount determined under this clause is the amount obtained by dividing— (i) the C-CPI-U for calendar year 2016, by (ii) the CPI for calendar year 2016.

(C) Special rule for adjustments with a base year after 2016 For purposes of any provision of this title which provides for the substitution of a year after 2016 for “2016” in subparagraph (A)(ii), subparagraph (A) shall be applied by substituting “the C-CPI-U for calendar year 2016” for “the CPI for calendar year 2016” and all that follows in clause (ii) thereof.

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Cost-of-living adjustment

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For purposes of this subsection—

(A) In general The cost-of-living adjustment for any calendar year is the percentage (if any) by which— (i) the C-CPI-U for the preceding calendar year, exceeds (ii) the CPI for calendar year 2016, multiplied by the amount determined under subparagraph (B).

(B) Amount determined The amount determined under this clause is the amount obtained by dividing— (i) the C-CPI-U for calendar year 2016, by (ii) the CPI for calendar year 2016.

(C) Special rule for adjustments with a base year after 2016 For purposes of any provision of this title which provides for the substitution of a year after 2016 for “2016” in subparagraph (A)(ii), subparagraph (A) shall be applied by substituting “the C-CPI-U for calendar year 2016” for “the CPI for calendar year 2016” and all that follows in clause (ii) thereof.