Will Social Security & SSI benefits increase with inflation?

With COLAs, Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits keep pace with inflation. The latest COLA is 3.2 percent for Social Security benefits and SSI payments. Social Security benefits will increase by 3.2 percent beginning with the December 2023 benefits, which are payable in January 2024.

Will Social Security benefits increase in 2024?

Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 71 million Americans will increase 3.2 percent in 2024. The 3.2 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more than 66 million Social Security beneficiaries in January 2024.

Will Social Security benefits increase in January?

On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by more than $50 per month starting in January. Federal benefit rates increase when the cost-of-living rises, as measured by the Department of Labor’s Consumer Price Index (CPI-W). The CPI-W rises when inflation increases, leading to a higher cost-of-living.