India, Jan. 12 -- Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are set to rise by 2.8% in 2026, a change that will affect over 75 million Americans directly. This adjustment is a result of the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), which serves to safeguard the purchasing power of beneficiaries from the effects of inflation.

The OASDI (Old-Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) program will distribute these funds following the implementation of the annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), which is established at 2.8% for 2026.

While this increase is lower than the inflationary highs seen in prior years, it is more than just a statistic in a press release. It represents tangible financial support that aids in alleviating ...