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Social Security COLA 2027 forecast
The gist
AARP and the Senior Citizens League forecast a 3.6% Social Security COLA for 2027.
The official figure arrives Oct. 14 and would apply to benefits starting January 2027.
How it unfolded
- May 2026The Senior Citizens League forecasts a 3.9% COLA for 2027.
- Jul 2026TSCL lowers its 2027 projection to 3.8%.
- Aug 13, 2026A report on proposed changes to inflation adjustments is published.