2026 Social Security Changes and Payment Schedule Overview
Originally Published 11 days ago — by Axios
Social Security benefits for 2026 will increase by 2.8%, affecting over 75 million Americans, with payments starting in January. While benefits rise, higher Medicare premiums and new tax deductions will influence retirees' net income. The average benefit for retired workers will increase to $2,071, and a new $6,000 tax deduction for seniors will be available through 2028.