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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Welbert Bauyaban

Social Security 2027 COLA: Official Announcement Date, Prediction Projections and Increase Details

Social Security 2027 COLA projections indicate a potential 3.6% benefit increase ahead of the October release (Credit: AI-generated by Google Gemini)

Millions of Americans receiving Social Security will learn the size of their 2027 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, with the latest projection suggesting benefits could rise by 3.6%.

The Senior Citizens League (TSCL), a nonpartisan seniors' advocacy group, released its latest forecast on 12 August after new inflation figures became available.

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