Social Security’s 2027 benefit increase and what the COLA means for you
Recipients will get the biggest boost in four years for 2027, though the increase may not fully offset rising costs. The annual COLA is calculated by comparing the CPI‑W for July, August and September with the same three months a year earlier.
Social Security recipients will receive their largest benefit increase in four years in 2027. That’s not necessarily a reason to celebrate, however.