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Social Security Sends Final January Payments This Week as 2026 Rules Take Effect

The latest round lands as a 2.8% COLA lifts average monthly checks to $2,071 for more than 70 million beneficiaries.

First 2026 Social Security Checks Roll Out With 2.8% COLA as Payment Dates Shift

Medicare Part B Premium Hike Blunts 2026 Social Security COLA

Social Security Sets 2.8% COLA for 2026 as Democrats Push Temporary $200 Boost