According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), those with disabilities and retirees make up the roughly 74.5 million people that receive Social Security payments. The 2026 COLA, or cost-of-living adjustment, was originally scheduled to be released on October 15 but was delayed due to the impact of the government shutdown. However, some employees

Millions of Americans, including Social Security Disability receivers, will see their Social Security benefits rise in 2026, thanks to a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). But for many retirees, the good news comes with a catch: higher Medicare Part B premiums are expected to eat into that increase. Roughly 69 million