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Mid‑3% Social Security COLA Likely for 2027, But Medicare Costs Could Eat Gains

A mid‑3% estimate now hinges on the final September inflation reading.

Advocacy Groups Project Mid‑3% Social Security COLA for 2027

Forecasts Place 2027 Social Security COLA Around 3.5%

Forecasts Put 2027 Social Security COLA Near 3.8% as Final Rate Waits September Inflation Data

Renewed Middle East Fighting and U.S. Naval Blockade Send Oil Prices Higher and Raise Odds of Bigger 2027 Social Security COLA

Spanberger Signs First Wave of Bills to Cut Health, Housing and Energy Costs

Medicare Part B Premium Hike Blunts 2026 Social Security COLA

BLS Sets Oct. 24 CPI Release, Keeping Social Security's 2026 COLA on Schedule

Projected 2026 Social Security COLA May Be Blunted by Higher Medicare Part B Costs