2026 Social Security COLA Estimated at 2.8%, Potential Medicare Impact
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A new estimate suggests that Social Security beneficiaries could see a 2.7% cost-of-living adjustment in 2026, slightly higher than 2025, but economists warn this may not fully offset rising inflation and increased Medicare premiums, potentially diminishing the benefit increase for retirees.
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