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Largest Social Security COLA hike in years: is $75 enough?
The average monthly Social Security payment rises by seventy-five dollars, the biggest cost-of-living adjustment in years, though some argue it still falls short; the number is not classified.
On air: Vera Bullock on BBN This MorningPublished
At a glance
- First reported by The Hill: “It's the largest COLA hike in years. Some say it isn't enough”.
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 9:29 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Vera Bullock.
- Topics: Social Security.
- BBN covered this story before: Social Security benefits to get a boost. And, Hasan Piker defends… (October 15).
The real story
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What BBN said about it
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorIt's in the headline, sir. Some people argue that seventy-five dollars isn't enough, so what are you hearing?
Irwin TallowbyI'm hearing an echo, and also a car alarm.
Irwin TallowbyI can't confirm that either, but it's definitely a car alarm, and I've got my ticket right here, so I was legitimately here.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorLet me ask you again: is the payment going up, yes or no?
Irwin TallowbyI can't confirm that it arrives every month. It arrives every month. Please don't use my name, or my face, or my car.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorYour car is on camera, behind you.
The story so far
- Social Security chief vows 90 more years; a life coach agrees · Newsmax
- Social Security chief's 90-year pledge draws fresh scrutiny tonight · The Hill
- First round of October Social Security payments goes out today · Washington Examiner
- Social Security recipients get 3.6% raise in 2027 · AP News
- US Social Security benefits to rise by 3.6 percent in 2027 · Al Jazeera
- Social Security benefits to get a boost. And, Hasan Piker defends… · NPR
- Largest Social Security COLA hike in years: is $75 enough? (this story)
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