2026 Social Security COLA Estimated at 2.8%, Potential Medicare Premium Impact
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The Social Security cost of living adjustment for next year is expected to be around 2.8%, slightly higher than 2025, driven by rising inflation, which could benefit over 72.5 million recipients, especially as poverty rates among seniors are increasing.
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