India, April 7 -- On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will begin issuing payments that include the 2.5% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), which went into effect in January 2025. This adjustment is aimed at helping beneficiaries, particularly seniors, keep up with rising living expenses and inflation.

The COLA increase is automatically reflected in monthly payments, so Social Security recipients do not need to take any action. The April payment will specifically target seniors born between the 1st and 10th of any month who began receiving Social Security benefits at age 62. This initiative is part of the SSA's broader effort to preserve the purchasing power of its beneficiaries amidst ongoing economic unc...