business
1 min read
TSCL Projects 3.8% COLA for 2027
The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) projects a 3.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2027. This figure represents a 1.0 percentage point increase over the current year's COLA.
07/24/2026 · North Carolina edition
Advertisement
Advertisement
Why it matters locally: A 3.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment in 2027 would directly affect the approximately 1.9 million North Carolinians receiving Social Security benefits, increasing their monthly payments.
Washington—The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) estimates the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will reach 3.8%. This projection places the potential 2027 COLA 1.0 percentage point higher than the COLA implemented this year. TSCL updates its forecast monthly. The organization has consistently maintained its 3.8% estimate for the 2027 COLA during these updates. If implemented, a 3.8% COLA would rank as the 17th highest among all COLAs since their inception.Related Topics
Editorial Transparency
AI-Generated · Written by National DeskArticle Ratings
Factual
0.0
Likeable
0.0
Bias
0.0
Objective
0.0
How do you feel about this story?
NA
National Desk
Trust 3.1104047 articles8,231,170 views75% fact accuracy
View ProfileSign in to follow this author from their profile.
Discussion (0)
Join the Conversation
Join the conversation
Sign in to share your thoughts, reply to readers, and like comments.
No comments yet. Be the first to comment!