Another effect of a shutdown is that news of the next Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) may be delayed. The ...

The Social Security Administration will announce the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) on October 15, provided the ...

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

The federal government is scheduled to shut down tonight at midnight if lawmakers do not pass a continuing resolution.

Social Security is considered mandatory, and funding for those programs is generally unaffected by a shutdown. Medicare ...

You will continue to Social Security and assistance from SNAP during the shutdown, but some of their services may be affected ...

The U.S. government shut down on Wednesday after Congress failed to approve funding for federal agencies. Here's how that ...

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

Existing Social Security payments will continue without disruption during a government shutdown, but people who are newly in need of Social Secuity benefits or in the process of applying for benefits ...

During a potential shutdown, the federal government will continue to distribute Social Security checks, as well as Medicare ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is moving to a digital-first system. Paper checks are being phased out in favor of ...

While a government shutdown won't prevent Social Security checks from going out or interrupt Medicare coverage, parts of the ...