New Delhi, Oct. 25 -- The United States' Social Security Administration announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment for 2026, an increase from this year's 2.5%, reflecting ongoing inflation trends. Additionally, the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax is slated to increase.

The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is the annual increase to Social Security and Supplemental Security Income to ensure these benefits align with inflation.

From key dates to Social Security Tax range, here are all frequently asked questions (FAQs) answered -

Q 1 - When will recipients get adjusted beneficiaries?

The 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment will take effect for benefits payable to nearly 71 million Social Security recipients in Jan...