Social Security benefits to rise 3.6% in 2027
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Social Security benefits will increase 3.6% in 2027, the Social Security Administration announced Wednesday, giving retired and disabled beneficiaries an average increase of about $75 a month.
Nearly 72 million Social Security recipients will receive the higher payments beginning in January. About 7.3 million Supplemental Security Income recipients will see their increase starting Dec. 31, 2026. Some people receive both benefits.
The adjustment, the largest since the 8.7% increase in 2023, is up from 2.8% for 2026. It is based on inflation during July, August and September as measured by the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers. Separate inflation data released Wednesday showed overall consumer prices rose 3.7% in September from a year earlier.
The maximum amount of earnings subject to Social Security payroll taxes will rise to $192,300 in 2027 from $184,500 in 2026.
Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano said the increase would provide recipients with “greater financial stability.” Advocacy groups said many older Americans may still struggle with higher costs for necessities, including health care, groceries, housing and fuel. The amount beneficiaries ultimately receive can also be affected by Medicare premiums deducted from their checks. The Social Security Administration will send notices detailing individual benefit changes.
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