Here's when you can expect your first payment of the new year. Plus, everything you should know about 2026 changes.

On January 28, 2026, Social Security will deliver payments up to $5,181. This final January wave hits accounts for those born ...

Social Security and SSI benefits will increase by 2.8 percent in 2026 due to a cost-of-living adjustment. The average Social Security retirement benefit will increase by about $56 per month starting ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) confirmed on October 24 that all benefits—Retirement, Disability (SSDI), Survivors, and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)—will receive a 2.8% Cost-of-Living ...

The SSA pays monthly benefits to more than 70 million Americans, including retirees and people with disabilities.

Social Security benefits will increase by 2.8 percent in 2026 due to the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). This increase applies to Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) ...