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Cost-of-Living Adjustment

Inflation 2024 Increase Inflation Rates Medicare Retirement Planning 2026 COLA Increase

2026 Social Security COLA Takes Effect as January Payment Dates Finalized

SSI beneficiaries receive their January payment on Dec. 31 due to the New Year’s Day holiday.

Shutdown Pushes Inflation Report to Oct. 24, Delaying Social Security’s 2026 COLA Announcement

Shutdown Puts Social Security’s 2026 COLA Announcement on Hold

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