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Social Security payments for Feb. 2026

Here's Why Your First Social Security Check of the Year May Have Been Smaller Than Expected

Now the good news is that Social Security benefit payments can never decrease from one year to the next due to Medicare premium hikes. The program has a hold-harmless provision that states that if a given Medicare increase exceeds your COLA, you're not penalized in the form of a smaller benefit from one year to the next.

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When do Social Security payments go out? See February 2026 schedule

First 2026 Social Security payments bring a bigger check in January. What beneficiaries can expect

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Social Security check increase vs. Medicare hike: Are retirees actually losing money in 2026?

In 2026, Social Security benefits get a 2.8% COLA increase, but a 9.7% hike in Medicare Part B premiums may leave many ...

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Why 2026 Social Security Check May Feel Smaller Than Anticipated

Social Security’s new COLA boosts benefits, but Medicare premiums, IRMAA surcharges, Part D costs and tax withholding can ...

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