https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-2027-social-security-cola-is-about-to-make-historyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-2027-social-security-cola-is-about-to-make-historyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-2027-social-security-cola-is-about-to-make-history#u72314Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:35:57 +0000Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are expected to rise in January 2027. A current count from FEDweek puts the 2027 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) at 3.5 percent with one month remaining in the calculation period. These projections suggest larger monthly checks for recipients, including an increase to the current maximum monthly payout of $5,181. AARP has also provided projections for the 2027 adjustment, though specific percentage figures from that organization were not detailed in the provided reports.Why it mattersThe COLA is an annual adjustment that helps So