Social Security Administration (SSA) Announces 2027 COLA

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 26-102 to provide notice that the Federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment will increase beginning in January 2027. The Social Security Administration (SSA) increased the SSI allotment by 3.6 percent to reflect an increase in the cost of living. This raises the maximum monthly income to $1,029 for an eligible individual, $1,544 for an eligible individual with an eligible spouse, and $516 for an essential person.

To account for the new Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), room and board agreements should be reviewed to determine appropriate adjustment(s). The Room and Board Residency Agreement §6100.687 (DP 1077) is found on the MyODP website at Intellectual Disability/Autism Forms.

Please review the announcement for more details. If you have any questions, please reach out to your ODP Regional Office.