Social Security benefits increase will hit 3.6% in 2027

A elder care story from Florida, reported by Florida Phoenix.

Elder Care · Florida · October 14, 2026

From Florida Phoenix

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.

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