Social Security checks could get an 8.6% cost-of-living boost in 2023 as inflation spikes May 14, 2022 Social Security payments could increase 8.6% in 2023 for about 70 million retirees, disabled people and others. That would be the most since 1981. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~/695860760/0/usatoday-newstopstories~Social-Security-checks-could-get-an-costofliving-boost-in-as-inflation-spikes/