Business Social Security COLA 2026: Medicare Premiums Eat Half the Increase, Dave Ramsey Advises Early Claims, and Max Benefit Hits $5,181 by Marcus Liu - Business Editor April 22, 2026 by Marcus Liu - Business Editor April 22, 2026 Medicare Premium Hike Swallows Nearly Half of Social Security’s 2.5% COLA Increase in 2026 The 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) comes in at 2.5%, adding roughly $50 a month … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail