Coverage dated October 12, 2025 to October 14, 2025

Social Security 2026 cost-of-living increase announcement delayed by shutdown

Headline from Fox32 Chicago

COLA affects millions of beneficiaries who rely on these adjustments to plan their finances.

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Reports & sources

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KSDK
When will Social Security announce the 2026 COLA? (opens KSDK)
Published Oct 12, 2025
KSDK's feed description
The cost-of-living adjustment announcement has a new date following a delay due to the ongoing government shutdown.
Fox32 Chicago
Social Security 2026 cost-of-living increase announcement delayed by shutdown (opens Fox32 Chicago)
Published Oct 14, 2025
Fox32 Chicago's feed description
COLA affects millions of beneficiaries who rely on these adjustments to plan their finances.
FOX Business
New Social Security COLA release date confirmed amid government shutdown (opens FOX Business)
Published Oct 14, 2025
FOX Business's feed description
Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment announcement was delayed by the government shutdown but will be released on Oct. 24, with experts projecting a 2.7% to 2.8% increase.
WMUR
Social Security COLA announcement delayed (opens WMUR)
Published Oct 14, 2025
WMUR's feed description
The ongoing government shutdown has delayed the announcement of the annual Social Security cost-of-living increase.
Fortune
Tens of millions on Social Security go without cost-of-living adjustment due to government shutdown (opens Fortune)
Published Oct 14, 2025
Fortune's feed description
The 2024 Social Security COLA announcement is timed to the September Consumer Price Index, which also has not yet been released.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.