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Social Security Administration says cost-of-living adjustment will rise 3.6% in 2027

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Zahn, M. (2026, October 14). Social Security Administration says cost-of-living adjustment will rise 3.6% in 2027. ABC News (US). https://abcnews.com/Business/social-security-administration-cost-living-adjustment-rise-36/story?id=137234823

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The Social Security Administration announced that cost-of-living adjustments for next year will rise by 3.6%, effective January 2027. This increase aims to help approximately 70 million beneficiaries keep their benefits aligned with inflation levels. The announcement was made on Wednesday and the story is still being updated.

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Social Security recipients will receive a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2027, increasing monthly benefits by an average of $75, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA). This adjustment affects more than 70 million beneficiaries and nearly 7.5 million recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with payments beginning in January 2027 for most beneficiaries and on December 31, 2026, for SSI recipients. Despite the increase being described as one of the largest this decade, advocates argue that it still falls short given rising costs such as healthcare and housing expenses. The Senior Citizens League executive director Shannon Benton noted that seniors have struggled with benefits failing to keep pace with their higher living costs.

Written for “Social Security Cost Of Living Increase” on 2026-10-14, grounded in this article and the 3 other(s) covering the same event.

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“Both articles report on the exact same news about a 3.6% cost-of-living increase for Social Security recipients in 2027, from sources that are essentially identical and covering the same event.”

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“Both articles report on the identical announcement by the Social Security Administration regarding a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for social security recipients beginning in January 2027.”

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