Social Security 2027 COLA Could Hit 3.6% as Medicare Part B Premiums Rise Less

Social Security 2027 COLA could hit 3.6% as Medicare Part B premiums rise less

Social Security's 2027 COLA could reach 3.4%-3.6%, while Medicare Part B premiums may rise 3.25%, giving millions of retirees a potential boost.

Social Security COLA estimates for 2027 fall as inflation moderates

Preliminary estimates for Social Security’s annual cost-of-living adjustment in 2027 have declined following the release of July inflation data. Policy analysts and senior advocacy organizations are projecting the COLA will fall between 3.4% and 3.6%, representing a decrease from earlier forecasts that ranged as high as 4.7% when inflation appeared to be accelerating. Mary Johnson, an independent analyst specializing in Social Security and Medic…

Social Security's 2027 COLA Just Got Downgraded: What Retirees Need to Know Now

Benefits may not rise as much as expected in the new year, but the news isn't totally dire.

Social Security's Big 2027 COLA Cooled Off - But There's a Silver Lining Not Seen Since 2023

The projected Social Security COLA for 2027 is a little lower than it was a few months ago, but it's still on pace to exceed the growth in Medicare Part B premiums.