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The 2026 COLA Increase &  How it Affects Your Clients

The 2026 COLA Increase & How it Affects Your Clients

Update: 2025-10-27
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This just in! Social Security announced the Cost of Living Adjustment for 2026. Listen on the ASG podcast for the official numbers and how the COLA increase impacts your clients.

 


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Resources:

5 Medicare Myths Your Clients May Believe


2026 Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D Premiums


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References:

“Consumer Price Index - September 2025.” Bls.Gov, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 24 Oct. 2025, www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.toc.htm.


“Create Your Personal My Social Security Account Today.” SSA, Social Security Administration, www.ssa.gov/myaccount/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.


Bogle, Darlynda. “How the Hold Harmless Provision Protects Your Benefits.” Blog.SSA.Gov, Social Security Administration, 18 Apr. 2025, blog.ssa.gov/how-the-hold-harmless-provision-protects-your-benefits/.


“Social Security Announces 2.8 Percent Benefit Increase for 2026 .” SSA.Gov, Social Security Administration, 24 Oct. 2025, blog.ssa.gov/social-security-announces-benefit-increase-for-2026/.


“Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment.” SSA.Gov, Social Security Administration, 24 Oct. 2025, www.ssa.gov/cola/.


 


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The 2026 COLA Increase &  How it Affects Your Clients

The 2026 COLA Increase & How it Affects Your Clients

Sarah J. Rueppel | Ritter Insurance Marketing