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Social Security COLA for 2027 Announced, Affecting Veterans' Families
- The Social Security Administration announced a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2027 on Oct. 14.
- Some parents of deceased veterans will receive an additional $364 in benefits due to the COLA.
- COLA is designed to keep pace with inflation and maintain the purchasing power of Social Security benefits.
- The increase will affect Social Security beneficiaries starting in 2027.
- The COLA is based on changes in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W).
Articles (4)
cleveland.com·
With new COLA, some parents of deceased veterans will get $364 more in 2027
The Oregonian·
With new COLA, some parents of deceased veterans will get $364 more in 2027
The Star-Ledger (NJ.com)·
With new COLA, some parents of deceased veterans will get $364 more in 2027
The Motley Fool·
The Social Security Administration Has Spoken: Here's the 2027 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) -- and What It Will Do to Your Benefit