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Modest 2026 Social Security COLA Fails to Offset Rising Costs, Prompting Reform Demands

A projected 2.5% benefit boost equates to a net monthly gain of about $28.50 after higher Medicare premiums, driving seniors to seek a switch to a formula based on the CPI-E.