The 2026 COLA Increase & How It Affects Your Clients

This just in! Social Security announced the Cost of Living Adjustment for 2026. Listen on the ASG podcast for the official numbers and how the COLA increase impacts your clients. Read the text version: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-2026-cola-increase-how-it-affects-your-clients/?utm_source=linkfire_podcast_link&utm_medium=post_the_2026_cola_increase_and_how_it_affects_your_clients 🤝Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/?utm_source=linkfire_podcast_link&utm_medium=post_the_2026_cola_increase_and_how_it_affects_your_clients 📧Connect with the Ritter Insurance Marketing Sales Team Near You! https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/?utm_source=linkfire_podcast_link&utm_medium=post_the_2026_cola_increase_and_how_it_affects_your_clients 💌Send feedback, questions, and topic suggestions to ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: 5 Medicare Myths Your Clients May Believe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEzh3g7Cj5A&t=1s 2026 Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D Premiums: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nu0CXYZgWvE Ask Integrity Plan Insights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2Sp1IBYEEg References: “Consumer Price Index - September 2025.” Bls.Gov, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 24 Oct. 2025, www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.toc.htm. “Create Your Personal My Social Security Account Today.” SSA, Social Security Administration, www.ssa.gov/myaccount/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025. Bogle, Darlynda. “How the Hold Harmless Provision Protects Your Benefits.” Blog.SSA.Gov, Social Security Administration, 18 Apr. 2025, blog.ssa.gov/how-the-hold-harmless-provision-protects-your-benefits/. “Social Security Announces 2.8 Percent Benefit Increase for 2026 .” SSA.Gov, Social Security Administration, 24 Oct. 2025, blog.ssa.gov/social-security-announces-benefit-increase-for-2026/. “Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment.” SSA.Gov, Social Security Administration, 24 Oct. 2025, www.ssa.gov/cola/. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.