Social Security recipients to get cost-of-living boost in 2026
The Social Security cost-of-living increase will go up by 2.8% in 2026, which translates to an average increase of more than $56 for retirees every month.
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How each side is putting it
Left
6 viewpointsSocial Security payments to rise 2.8% in 2026, a tick below inflation rate
Ran by 10 outlets across the spectrum· Portland Press Herald, Boston
Center
8 viewpointsRan by 6 outlets· NBC4 Washington, NBC Chicago, +4 more
Ran by 12 outlets· ABC 7 Los Angeles, ABC 11 Raleigh, +10 more
Ran by 3 outlets· ABC 12 Flint, KTVZ Bend, +1 more
Right
5 viewpointsSocial Security payments to go up 2.8% next year while polls show three-fourths of seniors think 3% isn't enough to keep up with rising prices
Social Security recipients get a 2.8% cost-of-living boost in 2026
Ran by 10 outlets across the spectrum· MyNorthwest, Winchester Star
Ran by 1 outlet· Breitbart News