At a glance
The Social Security Administration has announced a cost-of-living adjustment of 3.6% for the year 2027.24
Retirement and disability beneficiaries will see higher monthly payments starting in January.25
This upcoming adjustment marks the largest increase for recipients since 2023.35
The change is designed to help beneficiaries keep up with inflation and rising consumer prices.16
Where sources agree
- A 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for 20276 of 6
- Payments begin in January3 of 6
- Largest increase since 20232 of 6
- Aimed at keeping pace with inflation2 of 6
Who covered this
6 National
Sources
- 1MarketWatchSocial Security’s COLA will be 3.6% in 2027 as inflation persists ↗
- 2AxiosSocial Security recipients will see rise in monthly payments next year ↗
- 3CBS NewsSocial Security announces cost-of-living increase for 2027 ↗
- 4CNBCSocial Security Administration announces 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 ↗
- 5The New York TimesSocial Security COLA for 2027 Will Be 3.6% ↗
- 6NPRInflation sizzled in September — and Social Security benefits will get a boost ↗
Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.
