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Social Security COLA 2026: How to find out your new benefit increase

Millions of Americans will see a bump in their monthly income starting January 2026, after the Social Security Administration confirmed a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that

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The 2.8% Social Security COLA Is a Big Letdown for Retirees. Here's How Much You'll Actually Get

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Social Security monthly benefits will increase 2.8% in 2026

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Social Security Recipients Get a 2.8% Cost-Of-Living Boost in 2026, Average of $56 Per Month

The Social Security cost-of-living increase will go up by 2.8% in 2026, which translates to an average increase of more than $56 for retirees every month, agency officials said Friday.

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The benefits increase for nearly 71 million Social Security recipients will go into effect beginning in January.

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Social Security Announces a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Increase for Beneficiaries

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Washington state seniors face modest 2.8% Social Security raise in 2026

Next year, "rising Medicare premiums alone could fully consume the COLA for many seniors in 2026,” said Mary Johnson, an independent Social Security and Medicare policy analyst.

Social Security payments will see these 3 changes in 2026: What to know about updates to benefits

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Wisconsin Social Security recipients will get a lower-than-average COLA increase in 2026

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What to know about October 2025 Social Security, SSI payments during government shutdown

The Social Security Administration will continue distributing disability and SSI payments, but some services are unavailable during the government shutdown.

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What Social Security services can retirees continue to enjoy despite the government shutdown?

The federal government entered a shutdown on October 1, 2025, after lawmakers in Congress failed to approve a funding bill. While the impasse has caused widespread uncertainty, Soc

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500,000 Social Security Recipients Are in for Another Change in October, and It May Not Be a Bad Thing

Beginning Sept. 30, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will stop sending paper checks to recipients. For those who don't have a checking account and need time, the SSA says there will be exceptions made. Beneficiaries can choose between depositing ...