Wondering what will happen to your Social Security checks during the government shutdown that began Oct. 1? Here's what you need to know.

If you receive benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) in the United States, you might find yourself needing to prove this to a government entity, landlord, or financial institution.

The government shut down means several services offered by the Social Security Administration will be impacted.

Both Social Security and Medicare have their own income streams, separate from the federal government's general fund. This ...

Social Security benefits will still be paid out during the government shutdown, although some services will be reduced.

The federal government entered a shutdown on October 1, 2025, after lawmakers in Congress failed to approve a funding bill.

Social Security checks are going paperless starting Tuesday, Sept. 30. Here's why it's happening and how to go from paper to ...

Social Security payments to more than 74 million Americans will stay on schedule during the government shutdown.

For millions of Americans, Social Security Disability Insurance benefits are a lifeline. But sometimes, recipients receive what one benefits recipient described as "the letter nobody wants to get" — a ...