US EditionToday’s Social Security COLA Is Inadequate For Three Reasons
A survey finds 54% of Social Security recipients say the 2.8% 2026 COLA is insufficient as inflation and Medicare premiums rise faster than benefits.
- 54% of Social Security beneficiaries believe the 2026 2.8% COLA is insufficient to keep up with rising costs, according to survey results.
- 68% of respondents stated the 2.8% COLA won't cover essential living expenses such as healthcare, housing, and food.
- The Social Security Administration calculates COLAs using the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers .
- Inadequate COLA adjustments can increase financial stress, worsen health outcomes, and raise the risk of poverty and homelessness among older Americans.
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