Benefits in the News

2027 COLA: Social Security Benefits Will Rise 3.6% in January

The largest increase since 2023 adds about $75 a month to the average retirement check. Here's what changes for retirees, SSDI and SSI recipients, veterans, and working Americans.

2027–28 FAFSA Changes: What Students and Families Need to Know

PSLF Borrowers Are Reaching 120 Payments — But Some Still Can’t Get Their Loans Forgiven

The ACA Subsidy Cliff Is Back in 2026 — and Self-Employed Workers Need to Watch Their Income

Freelancers and small-business owners can lose thousands of dollars in ACA premium assistance if their household income crosses a hard limit. Here's how the 2026 rules work — and why tracking your income matters.

All 50 States Qualify for New Medicaid Drug-Pricing Model

PSLF Borrowers Are Reaching 120 Payments — Then Getting Stuck in Processing Delays

How Public Benefits May Be Shaping Puerto Rico’s Job Market

IRS Raises Earned Income Tax Credit to $8,231 for 2026: Who Can Qualify

Report: Trump Admin Drafts Plan to Pay Some Stay-at-Home Parents

New Bipartisan Bill Could Expand the Child Tax Credit for 3.5 Million Working Families

New SSI Bill Could Raise Benefits by Hundreds a Month

Why Medicaid and ACA Enrollment Is Falling — And What Changes Are Still Ahead

Some Public Service Loan Forgiveness Counts Are Being Reduced

Some Immigrants Could Lose Part of Their Tax Refund Under New Proposal

21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Could Expand Housing Assistance Nationwide

Medicare Open Enrollment Is Coming: 5 Rules That Could Save You Money

Medicaid Cuts Could Affect Your Health Care — Even If You Have Private Insurance

Hawaii SNAP Recipients Can Get Benefits Replaced After Hurricane Lala

VA Is Using More Automation for Disability Claims — Which is Raising Concerns

Social Security COLA 2027 Is Now Projected at 3.6%

Many people count on Social Security. See what the 2027 COLA may be and what that means for your income.