Government ❯ Social Security Administration

Policy Analysis

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Estimates Put 2027 Social Security COLA at About 3.5%–3.6%

September’s CPI‑W reading will determine the official rate, with volatile oil and energy costs shaping how much retirees actually keep.

Social Security Poised for a Mid‑3% COLA as SSA Prepares October Announcement

Analysts Forecast About a 3.8% Social Security COLA for 2027

Measurements Begin for 2027 Social Security COLA as Forecasts Shift

May Inflation Lifts Private Forecasts for 2027 Social Security COLA

Forecasts Push 2027 Social Security COLA Near 4%

Inflation Jump Pushes 2027 Social Security COLA Forecasts Near 4%

Energy Spike Lifts Early Forecasts for 2027 Social Security COLA

Higher Oil Prices Push Early 2027 Social Security COLA Forecasts Higher

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

Projections Point to 2.7% Social Security COLA for 2026