Steps To Find Current COLA Information For Social Security Account Holders

Found this nugget of information while checking my email account this morning. Have you created your own personal SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS ACCOUNT, yet?

Thank you for creating your personal my Social Security account and joining over 97 million people who enjoy secure, convenient access to a growing range of services. We’re continually adding new features to help you easily manage your benefits. Take advantage of your account by signing up to receive secure online notices.

We recently announced the 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). Starting in late November, you can view your updated benefit amount online — up to three weeks before paper notices arrive in the mail. To receive your personalized COLA details early, you must opt in to receive secure online notices through your personal my Social Security account by November 19.

Please take a few minutes to select secure online notices by following the five steps below to Go Digital! with Social Security.

Step 1: Log in to your personal my Social Security account

Step 2: Navigate to “My Profile” in the top right toolbar

Step 3: Select “Notifications and Communications”

Step 4: Choose “Notification Preferences”

Step 5: Select “I only want secure online notices” in the Notice Preferences section

Go Digital! by November 19 to receive your 2026 annual Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) notice in your account, up to three weeks earlier and more securely than by mail.