Government ❯ Social Security ❯ Benefits

Retirement

Payments Payment Schedule Eligibility Payment Schedules Claiming Benefits Payment Distribution ANSES Income Limits Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Income Requirements Cost of Living Adjustment Staffing Issues Funding Issues COLA Adjustments Insolvency International Outreach Income Adjustments Disability

Senior Group Pegs 2027 Social Security COLA at 2.8%

The forecast raises concern that benefits may lag recent price gains for essentials.

March 18 Social Security Payments Set for Beneficiaries Born 11–20

Social Security’s Second February Wave Pays Wednesday for Birthdays 11–20

Social Security Sends Final January Payments This Week as 2026 Rules Take Effect

Second January Social Security Payments Arrive Wednesday for Birthdays 11–20

Social Security’s Second January Payment Lands Jan. 21 for Birthdays 11–20

Social Security’s 2026 COLA Takes Effect With New Limits and January Payment Dates

Social Security Payments to Continue on Schedule During Federal Shutdown

June SSI Payments Arrived Early, Leaving No Check in June for Millions of Beneficiaries