India, Oct. 13 -- Social Security beneficiaries are all set to experience an addition to their earnings in 2026. The Social Security benefits undergo a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) every year, based on inflation.

As per AARP.org, the 2026 COLA will be determined on October 24 after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) releases its inflation report for September. Initially, both the COLA as well as the BLS reports were scheduled to be released on October 15, but it has now been postponed due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.

"Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits for 75 million Americans will be adjusted per the 2026 COLA, beginning January 1, 2026, without any delay due to the current government lapse i...