Social Security Announces 3.6 Percent COLA for 2027

The Social Security Administration has announced a 3.6 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2027, impacting nearly 72 million Americans receiving Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.¹

The Facts

• The COLA takes effect January 1, 2027
• First payments are sent in February 2027 for Social Security recipients and December 31, 2026, for SSI recipients
• COLA notices will be mailed in December 2026 and will become available online through your My Social Security account

For complete details about the 2027 COLA and other benefit changes, visit the Social Security Administration website.

^{1. SSA.gov, October 14, 2026}