Social Security's Projected 3.8% COLA May Not Increase All Checks Due to Medicare Premiums
The projected 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of 3.8% may not result in higher take-home benefits for all recipients due to increases in Medicare Part B premiums and the hold harmless provision, which prevents checks from decreasing.
Topics: COLA (Cost-of-Living Adjustment) Inflation Medicare Part B premiums Social Security