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The Social Security Administration (SSA) is the federal agency that administers retirement, disability, and survivor benefits for Americans. On 2026-10-15, SSA announced a 3.6% cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA) for 2027, the largest since 2023, which will raise monthly payments for more than 72 million beneficiaries. On 2026-10-26, Treasury expanded automatic enrollment of children in Trump Accounts, a separate policy that could enroll up to 60 million children born 2025‑2028, affecting eligibility for future benefits administered by the SSA.

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What to know

Guidance could enroll up to 60 million children born 2025‑2028 in Trump Accounts. Oct 26
Children 17 and younger are eligible; all eligible children are automatically enrolled. Oct 26
Veterans and military retirees will receive a 3.6% increase in monthly benefits for 2027. Oct 18
The adjustment matches the Social Security Administration's cost-of-living adjustment for 2027. Oct 18
Part B premiums are projected to increase in 2027 according to the 2026 Medicare Trustees Report. Oct 17