The cost-of-living adjustment ensures benefits keep pace with inflation. The Social Security Administration announced a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for 2027. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• The cost-of-living adjustment ensures benefits keep pace with inflation.S1

• The Social Security Administration announced a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for 2027. Average monthly checks for beneficiaries will increase by $75.S2

• Individual retirement benefits will climb an average of about $70 per month, the Social Security Administration said.S3