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NEWSNATIONNOW (Alicia Sitz) - Higher 2027 COLA could boost benefits for millions

Some analysts note that higher benefit payments would also increase Social Security's costs.

AI:Social Security beneficiaries may see a significant boost in their monthly checks due to a projected increase in the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2027. While these higher benefit payments provide much-needed relief for millions of Americans facing inflationary pressures, analysts warn that such an increase will simultaneously drive up the overall costs and financial obligations of the Social Security program.Open

STRIPES (Matthew M. Burke) - Veterans’ disability payments limiting access to public assistance programs, report finds | Stars and Stripes

A think tank recommended that policymakers consider whether Veterans Affairs disability income should count toward eligibility for government aid.