Social Security Administration says cost-of-living adjustment will rise 3.6% in 2027
The cost-of-living adjustment ensures benefits keep pace with inflation.
October 14, 2026, 9:44 AM
Social Security benefits will increase 3.6% beginning in January for more than 70 million recipients, the Social Security Administration (SSA) said on Wednesday.
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