2027 COLA Forecast and Buying Power Loss

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2027 COLA revised to 3.5-3.6% (TSCL 3.6%, Johnson 3.4%, AARP 3.5%). Net gain after Part B premium ~$68. Spousal benefit crosses $1,000. 13.7% buying power loss over 10 years. COLA may trigger new tax on benefits due to frozen provisional income thresholds.

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Updated Aug 15, 2026

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