https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/social-security-check-hits-2k-milestone-with-proposed-2027-cola-bumpContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/social-security-check-hits-2k-milestone-with-proposed-2027-cola-bumphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/social-security-check-hits-2k-milestone-with-proposed-2027-cola-bump#u106937Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:00:50 +0000A proposed 3.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment for 2027 is expected to push the average monthly Social Security payment to $2,007.98. This increase would mark the largest raise for recipients in four years and one of the highest in 35 years. The adjustment affects more than 75 million Americans who rely on Social Security and Supplemental income. While the gross payment increases, actual bank deposits may vary due to Medicare Part B costs. Official projections are typically released in October.Why it mattersThe COLA is a yearly adjustment designed to maintain the purchasing power of benefits agains