Will SSI Social Security benefits increase by $600 in November 2025? Here's what we know

Will SSI Social Security benefits increase by $600 in November 2025?

If you are 62 or older and depend on Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, you may have seen reports claiming a $600 boost is coming in November 2025.

The claim comes as part of recent Social Security changes, but is it true? While this figure has gained traction online, the reality is more nuanced as the Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026.

The COLA is an annual adjustment applied to Social Security and SSI benefits to ensure that payments keep up with inflation, but that increase will not come as a one-time payment.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026.

Author's summary: No $600 boost in November 2025 for SSI benefits.

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MARCA MARCA — 2025-10-31

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