So, Ted Cruz said he had a plan costing 25B instead of the 200B of the SSFA. Let’s do some math. 25B divided 10years is 2.5B a year, divided 2.8M beneficiaries = $892.85 per year then divided by 12 months =$74.40 increase on the already reduced SS benefit. Thank you Mr. Spender! I can go shop now.