Social Security COLA for 2027 May Rise Due to Higher Inflation
New government data indicates rising inflation in April may lead to a higher Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2027. The CPI-W, used to calculate the COLA, rose by 3.9% year-over-year as of April 2026. Analysts now estimate the COLA could range between 3.9% and 4.2%, up from previous forecasts.
Topics: COLA adjustment CPI-W inflation Social Security