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The Benefits Blog provides expert insights, updates, and strategies on Social Security and Medicare, tailored for financial professionals looking to enhance their knowledge and better serve their clients. Stay informed with the latest developments and tips to maximize benefits for your clients.

SSA Announces 2.8% COLA for 2026 — What you need to do now cola irmaa ssi wage base Oct 24, 2025

The Social Security Administration today confirmed a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026. The increase affects roughly 75 million Americans—including nearly 71 million Social Security beneficiaries and about 7.5 million Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients (some people receive bo...

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