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How much will Social Security benefits rise next year?

Rising inflation could produce the biggest COLA since 2023, but beneficiaries will have to wait for the official announcement to know the exact increase.

Published Jul 27, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Rising inflation means Social Security recipients could get their highest cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, since 2023. They’ll have to wait a while longer, however, to find out exactly how much their checks will increase.