🚨 LIVE – April 13, 2026: 2.8% COLA confirmed • SSI max now $994 (individual) / $1,491 (couple) • Medicare Part B premium $202.90 • National Social Security Month is here!
Social Security News & Updates 2026
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Latest Official SSA News – April 2026
2.8% COLA for 2026 Confirmed
SSA.gov • Oct 24, 2025
75 million Americans will receive a 2.8% increase. Average retirement benefit rises ~$56/month starting January 2026.
Read full SSA factsheet →SSI Federal Payments 2026
SSA.gov • Official
Max SSI: $994 individual • $1,491 couple. Payments begin Dec 31, 2025.
View official table →April = National Social Security Month
SSA Press Release • Apr 7, 2026
Commissioner Bisignano highlights benefits planning, my Social Security accounts, and fraud prevention all month.
Official announcement →Medicare Part B Premium 2026: $202.90
CMS / SSA
9.7% increase. Use our calculator to see your net COLA impact.
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2026 Social Security at a Glance
2.8%
COLA Increase
75 million Americans
$994
Max SSI (Individual)
+$56/mo
Average Retirement Benefit
$202.90
Medicare Part B Premium
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CMS Medicare 2026 Premiums
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