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Survivor Benefits Cost of Living Adjustment Beneficiary Rights Beneficiary Support Payment Changes

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

Reduced staffing leaves the agency on a tight clock, with a modest increase likely to be offset by higher Medicare premiums.

U.S. Ends Paper Social Security Checks by Sept. 30 as Federal Benefits Go Fully Electronic