Automatic Determinations COLA Determination Consumer Price Index Average Wage Index Since 1975, Social Security's general benefit increases have been based on increases in the cost of living, …

How COLA is used Federal SSI benefit rate Wage-indexed amounts What is a COLA? Legislation enacted in 1973 provides for cost-of-living adjustments, or COLAs. With COLAs, Social Security and …

Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Information for 2026 Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for 75 million Americans will increase …

Cost of Living AdjustmentAutomatic Determinations COLA determination SSI payment rates increase with COLA Since 1975, Social Security general benefit increases have been cost-of-living …

Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA): Based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) from the third quarter of 2024 through the third quarter of 2025, Social Security beneficiaries and …

Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA): Based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) from the third quarter of 2023 through the third quarter of 2024, Social Security and Supplemental Security …

Oct 24, 2025 · Nearly 71 million Social Security beneficiaries will see a 2.8 percent COLA beginning in January 2026. Increased payments to nearly 7.5 million people receiving SSI will begin on December …

Oct 24, 2025 · Topics KA-01951 How much will the COLA amount be for 2026 and when will I receive it? October 24, 2025 · En español How much is the increase: Social Security benefits and Supplemental …

Nov 21, 2025 · Beginning in 06/75, increases in Social Security benefits are based on increases in the cost of living. This helps maintain the purchasing power of the benefit once a person becomes …

The annual Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) is automatic. The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced its new COLA of 2.5 percent on October 10, 2024. Notices will arrive by mail beginning in …