Summary
The Social Security Administration (SSA) confirmed that Social Security and Supplemental Security Income payments will continue during the government shutdown. However, certain services and offices will have limited operations due to reduced staffing. Federal workers may experience delayed pay, and other government services could slow down until Congress agrees on funds.
Key Facts
- Social Security and SSI payments will not be affected by the shutdown.
- Some SSA services, like benefit verification and earnings record updates, will be paused.
- SSA offices remain open, but staff reductions may lead to longer service waits.
- A government shutdown occurs when Congress cannot agree on a funding bill.
- This shutdown is the first since a 35-day lapse in 2018-19.
- Federal employees face pay delays and might work unpaid until a resolution.
- Key inflation data release for calculating Social Security adjustments could be delayed.
- SSA will post service updates on social media once the shutdown ends.