I applied for Social Security to start on my 62 birthday on Oct 14, 2022. I was approved and online it says I receive my first deposit will be Dec 2, 2022. Will I receive the 8.7% cost of living increase for 2023 starting in January 2023?

Hi. Yes. Everyone born prior to January 2 1961 will have the upcoming 8.7% cost of living (COLA) increase added to their Social Security retirement benefit rate regardless of whether or not they are drawing benefits.

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Best, Jerry