Social Security and Benefits: All Stories and Key Dates

Social Security payment dates and the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment, plus the Medicare and Affordable Care Act open enrollment deadlines for 2026 and 2027.

Start hereSocial Security COLA 2027 Is 3.6%: January Pay Dates by Birthday

Coming up in Social Security and Benefits

  1. Nov 18Wed Opt in to read your COLA notice online In 6 days + Google
  2. Dec 7Mon Medicare open enrollment ends In 25 days + Google
  3. Dec 7Mon Medicare open enrollment ends In 25 days + Google
  4. Dec 9Wed Social Security pays birthdays 1st-10th In 27 days + Google
  5. Dec 15Tue ACA deadline for Jan. 1 coverage In 33 days + Google
  6. Dec 15Tue HealthCare.gov deadline to enroll for Jan. 1, 2027 coverage In 33 days + Google
  7. Dec 31Thu Apply by this date for Jan. 1 coverage in California, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington In 49 days + Google
  8. Dec 31Thu First SSI payment with the 3.6% COLA In 49 days + Google

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