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Be sure and Vote –<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Social Security Announces 3.6 Percent Benefit Increase for 2027<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baltimore, MD – The Social Security Administration (SSA) today announced a 3.6 percent benefit increase for 2027. Social Security benefits include Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by $75 per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nearly 72 million Social Security beneficiaries will see a 3.6 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) beginning in January 2027. Increased payments to about 7.3 million people receiving SSI will begin on December 31, 2026. (Note: Some people receive both Social Security benefits and SSI).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Projected standard Medicare Part B premium for 2027<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The projected standard Medicare Part B premium for 2027 is $209.50 per month, according to the 2026 Medicare<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The official 2027 FERS COLA is 2.6%, while CSRS retirees receive the full 3.6%.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key facts at a glance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CSRS COLA (2027): 3.6%<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FERS COLA (2027): 2.6%<\/strong> because FERS reduces COLAs by one percentage point when inflation exceeds 3% <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Effective date:<\/strong> December 1, 2026 (first reflected in January 2027 payments)<\/p>\n\n\n\n