COLA Increase

Food Stamp Update: 2026 COLA Increase Brings Higher SNAP Payments This Month

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Food Stamp Update

Food Stamp Update: 2026 COLA Increase Brings Higher SNAP Payments This Month is the headline change millions of households were waiting for, and the increase is officially reflected in October issuances across states as the new fiscal year rules kick in. The annual cost-of-living adjustment recalibrates SNAP maximum allotments, minimum benefits, and income standards to … Read more

Veterans Set for 2.8% Pay Boost in 2026 as VA Confirms New COLA Increase: Check Details

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Veterans Set for 2.8% Pay Boost in 2026

Veterans are set for a 2.8% increase in 2026, with the VA confirming the new Cost-of-Living Adjustment that automatically lifts disability compensation and survivor benefits. This adjustment is tied to the annual Social Security COLA, ensuring veterans’ payments keep pace with inflation and arrive on schedule without any extra steps. Veterans set for 2.8% pay … Read more