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14 October 2026
Social Security Benefits to Rise 3.6% in 2027, Bringing Higher Payments to USVI Recipients
14 October 2026
This content originally appeared on The Virgin Islands Consortium.
Social Security's 3.6 percent cost-of-living adjustment will reach beneficiaries in January 2027. Federal data show 22,695 people drew benefits in the U.S. Virgin Islands in December 2025, including 18,419 retired workers across the three main islands.
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