WASHINGTON/NEW YORK | October 15, 2026 — The Social Security Administration announced a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for 2027. The increase is expected to raise the average retirement benefit by roughly $75 a month and affects programs supporting retirees, people with disabilities and other eligible recipients.
Why this matters
The adjustment is intended to help benefits keep pace with inflation, but individual payment changes will vary. For households facing higher energy, housing and medical expenses, the real value of the increase will depend on how prices develop.
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