Social Security COLA Increase for 2026

The Social Security Administration has announced a 2.8% increase in benefits for the 2026 year in a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) 

“Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for 75 million Americans will increase 2.8% in 2026. On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by about $56 per month starting in January.”

Check to see how your benefits will change by reviewing your myssa.gov account