US Social Security benefits to rise 3.6% in 2027
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The Social Security Administration announced a 3.6% COLA for 2027, the largest since 2023, adding $75 monthly to average benefits for about 72 million recipients.
The Social Security Administration announced on Wednesday that benefits will increase 3.6% in 2027, the largest COLA since 2023, adding an average of $75 per month to retirement checks. [1] [2]
The adjustment will reach 72 million Social Security recipients in January and nearly 7.3 million SSI beneficiaries on December 31, 2026. [1] [2]
The Social Security wage base cap will rise to $192,300 from $184,500, and the increase follows a 2.8% adjustment in 2026. [2]
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