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Cost of Living Adjustment

Beneficiaries 2026 Inflation Impact Inflation Payment Schedule Eligibility 2026 Schedule

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.

No Social Security Checks This Week as January Payouts Start Jan. 14

Final December Social Security Payments Arrive Wednesday for Late-Month Birthdays

First September Social Security Checks Arrive Sept. 10 for Birthdays 1–10