What the 2026 Social Security and Medicare changes mean for your monthly budget | The Motley Fool

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Today, there are millions of older Americans who receive monthly benefits from Social Security and health coverage through Medicare. Both programs have changed significantly in 2026 – for better and for worse. In January, Social Security recipients received a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA. This is a very good trunk, going through the 2025 upgrade. … Read more