Social Security’s 2026 cost-of-living raise may hit 2.7%, but a sharp rise in Medicare premiums could erase most gains.

The final adjustment won’t be confirmed until October, after the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases inflation data for July, August and September. But the recent bump continues a trend: The Senior ...

Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment could rise 2.7%. But Medicare Part B premiums are set to rise even more, eating ...

Medicare is proposing across-the-board cuts to what Trump administration officials believe are overpriced medical procedures, ...

For millions of Social Security recipients in the United States, the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is a critical part of their economic stability. This annual mechanism is a too ...

Separately, Medicare is proposing "efficiency" pay cuts that would hit specialists. Also: Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) wants to repeal some of the new Medicaid cuts; LGBTQ+ Americans may face a "Medicaid ...

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While the sweeping tariff policy announced in April didn’t appear to have an immediate impact on the 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) projections, that might be changing, albeit ...

The cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security benefits is expected to be 2.7% in 2026, analysts said on Tuesday — but ...

Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment could rise 2.7%. But Medicare Part B premiums are set to rise even more, eating ...

Social Security recipients will get a raise, but a big increase in premiums for Medicare Part B may erode that boost for many ...

Medicare inflation rebates fail to curb rising drug prices, highlighting the need for further policy action to control costs.