https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/social-security-administration-announces-3-6-cost-of-living-adjustment-for-2027Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/social-security-administration-announces-3-6-cost-of-living-adjustment-for-2027https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/social-security-administration-announces-3-6-cost-of-living-adjustment-for-2027#u127626Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:31:59 +0000The Social Security Administration has announced a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for 2027, which will increase monthly benefit checks by an average of about $75 starting in January. This adjustment applies to millions of retirees, disabled workers, and other beneficiaries. The adjustment is designed to help recipients protect their purchasing power against changing prices for essential goods and services. Consumer prices rose 3.7% over the 12-month period ending in September, keeping inflation elevated as this new raise is confirmed.Why it mattersCost-of-living adjustments are calculated annu