Social Security benefits increase will hit 3.6% in 2027

A elder care story from Georgia, reported by Georgia Recorder.

Elder Care · Georgia · October 14, 2026

From Georgia Recorder

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.

Reported by Georgia Recorder, October 14, 2026. Read the full story at Georgia Recorder →

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