The Social Security Administration will continue distributing disability and SSI payments, but some services are unavailable during the government shutdown.

The federal government shutdown 2025 is now on Day 21, with no relief in sight. Here's what to know about your Social Security payments.

The federal government shutdown 2025 is now on Day 20. Here's what to know about your Social Security payments.

We're almost two weeks into the government shutdown. Will you still receive your Social Security benefits despite the furloughs?

As the government shutdown enters its third week, several federal agencies - including the Social Security Administration (SSA) - remain affected by furloughs and are not operating at full capacity.

There’s a reason many seniors on Social Security had October 15 circled on their calendars. That was the date the Social Security Administration was supposed to make an official 2026 COLA announcement.

The government shutdown is now on Day 25 with no resolution in sight, as both sides remain entrenched in their positions over th

While payments continue flowing, certain in-person services have been suspended during the three-week shutdown.

Everybody is in the same boat, but some people are going to feel it more than others,” said Rafael Castillo, a shop steward with the American Federation of Government Employees, the union representing Social Security workers in Springfield and Holyoke.