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Some Social Security beneficiaries will receive 2027 COLA early

A 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment is set for 2027; most recipients will see the higher payments with the first January deposit, while some will receive the boost earlier.

Published Nov 7, 2026, 12:38 PM EST | LehighValleyLive

Social Security recipients are on schedule for a 3.6% cost-of-living-adjustment in 2027. For most people, the bigger payments will arrive with the first deposit in January but others will get their boost a little earlier.