Social Security Payments to Rise 2.8% Next Year, But Most Seniors Say It's Not Enough to Match Inflation

Social Security Checks Expected To Increase By 2.8%

In a move set to affect nearly 71 million Social Security beneficiaries, benefits are slated to increase by 2.8% in January 2026. Additionally, almost 7.5 million Supplemental Security Income recipients will see a rise in benefits from December 31.

According to reports, the announcement, initially planned for the previous week, was delayed due to the federal government shutdown.