Social Security September 16 payment: Who gets paid today, and 2027 COLA forecast

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The Social Security Administration is issuing payments on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, to beneficiaries born between the 11th and 20th of the month.
Payments are scheduled on different Wednesdays based on birth dates, with separate schedules for those who began receiving benefits before May 1997 or also receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
The SSA advises anyone who has not received an expected payment to first check with their financial institution and wait three additional mailing days before reporting it missing.
Current projections put the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) at around 3.5% to 3.6%, with the official figure to be announced on October 14, 2026.
The final COLA will determine how much Social Security and SSI payments increase in 2027, making it a key figure for millions of beneficiaries.

Official 2027 COLA announcement expected on October 14, 2026.
Third-quarter CPI-W readings for July, August and September 2026, which determine the final COLA figure.
Remaining September payment dates: September 23 for beneficiaries born between the 21st and 31st.

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