Trump Approves New Order — Major SSA Rule Changes Begin January 1 for Retirees |Social Security

If you’re on a fixed income, you can’t afford surprises—so this social security update is critical. In today’s social security news, we break down “major SSA rule changes” and the social security numbers that matter most for 2026: the new earnings limits for early retirees, the higher limit in the months before full retirement age, and the fact that once you hit FRA there’s no cap at all. This social security update also covers SSDI SGA limits (different for blind vs. non-blind), SSI maximum payment increases (with the same asset limits), updated work credits needed to qualify, the higher taxable wage cap, and the January 2026 COLA increase. We also flag Medicare Part B premium increases that may reduce your net gain—because social security news isn’t just about raises, it’s about what you actually take home. 00:00 – social security news: 2026 rule changes 01:25 – social security update: earnings limit explained 03:30 – social security: SSDI SGA thresholds 2026 05:10 – social security update: SSI max, asset limits 07:15 – social security news: COLA + Medicare impact #socialsecurity #socialsecuritynews #socialsecurityupdate #ssi #ssdi #medicare #retirement 📌LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS so you never miss urgent Social Security changes, payment delays, benefit increases or COLA updates.