Social Security benefits increase will hit 3.6% in 2027

By: States Newsroom staff

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: October 14, 2026

Words: 198

Last Updated: 3 days, 15 hours ago

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WASHINGTON — The Social Security Administration announced on Wednesday that recipients will receive a 3.6% increase in benefits in 2027.

The cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, will begin for 72 million Social Security beneficiaries in January. It will apply for Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, recipients beginning on Dec. 31.

Some individuals receive both types of benefits. SSI provides payments to 7.3 million people with limited income and resources.

The COLA is based on continuing inflation, as recorded …

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