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Social Security in 2026: Modest COLA, Higher Medicare Bills, Bigger Payroll Tax Cap

Higher payroll tax cap alongside steeper Medicare premiums will squeeze 2026 budgets.

2026 Social Security COLA Seen at About 2.7%–2.8% as Official Figure Nears

Trustees Warn of 2034 Fund Depletion and 19% Benefit Cut