Social Security Announces 3.6 Percent COLA for 2027
More than 76 million Americans will receive a 3.6 percent increase in Social Security and SSI benefits starting in late 2026 and early 2027. The annual cost-of-living adjustment aims to help monthly payments keep pace with recent inflation data.
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More than 76 million Americans across the United States will receive a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment in Social Security and SSI benefits starting in January 2027. The increase will add an average of $75 per month for retired workers. The annual adjustment is designed to help fixed-income benefits keep pace with inflation using recent CPI-W data.
