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SSA Projects 2.5% COLA Amid Inflation Concerns

6/13/2025

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The Social Security Administration (SSA) forecasts a 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026, an increase from 2.4%.
This adjustment will support over 70 million beneficiaries facing inflation challenges.
A hiring freeze at the Bureau of Labor Statistics raises concerns about the accuracy of Consumer Price Index data for COLA calculations.
The final COLA figure will be revealed in October 2025.

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Story summary

The Social Security Administration (SSA) forecasts a 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026, an increase from 2.4%.
This adjustment will support over 70 million beneficiaries facing inflation challenges.
A hiring freeze at the Bureau of Labor Statistics raises concerns about the accuracy of Consumer Price Index data for COLA calculations.
The final COLA figure will be revealed in October 2025.