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Social Security recipients get 3.6% raise in 2027
The Social Security Administration says the increase takes effect in 2027 and reaches millions of retirees; the average monthly bump is somewhere around seventy dollars.
On air: Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock on BBN This MorningPublished
At a glance
- First reported by AP News: “Social Security recipients to get 3.6% cost of living boost, an average of $75 per month”, with reporting from NBC News.
- Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 9:59 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock.
- Topics: Social Security.
- BBN covered this story before: First round of October Social Security payments goes out today (October 14).
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What BBN said about it
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSocial Security recipients will get a 3.6 percent cost-of-living increase in 2027, about seventy-five dollars more a month on average.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThat's roughly one fast food combo meal for the month.
The story so far
- First round of October Social Security payments goes out in three days · Washington Examiner
- SSI payment of up to $994 now 19 days out, set for Halloween · Washington Examiner
- COLA rule could hurt Social Security recipients in 2027 · Nasdaq
- 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 (this story)
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