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

The higher Medicare Part B premium will offset part of the increase for many recipients.

Social Security Pays on Christmas Eve as January Dates Shift and 2.8% COLA Begins

Social Security’s Full Retirement Age Hits 67 in 2026 as New Analyses Favor Waiting to Claim