The estimated Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for Social Security benefits in 2027 remains at 3.8%.

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Social Security Administration

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When

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:37:05 GMT · 1h 53m ago

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United States ·

Why

Cooler inflation data has tempered expectations for a higher adjustment.

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This estimate indicates that monthly Social Security checks are projected to increase by 3.8% in 2027. The actual COLA will be finalized in October 2026 based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W).

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Benzinga
https://www.benzinga.com/news/financing/26/07/60461861/social-securitys-2027-cola-estimate-holds-at-3-8-heres-what-that-means-for-your-monthly-check
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