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Social Security, government shutdown

Government shutdown is impacting Social Security. Details on payments, offices, more.

As the government shutdown nears the two-week mark, several federal agencies, including the Social Security Administration (SSA), remain impacted by furloughs and cannot operate as usual.

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What the government shutdown means for Social Security benefits

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What will happen to Social Security checks, benefits, programs during government shutdown

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Journalists leave Pentagon rather than agree to Trump administration’s new reporting rules

Projections by Senior Citizens League and the AARP anticipate a COLA increase of roughly 2.7%.

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See all the ways shutdown is affecting Social Security, from payments to COLA news

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Social Security’s cost-of-living announcement is delayed, yet another shutdown side effect

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Do Social Security Benefits Stop During a Government Shutdown?

Another effect of a shutdown is that news of the next Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) may be delayed. The COLA for 2026 was recently expected to be between 2.7% and 2.8%, and it was to be announced on Oct. 15.

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I’ve never contributed to Social Security — but now that my husband has died, can I claim his benefits? What you need to know about survivor benefits

If you’re disabled and haven’t paid into Social Security yourself, you may still qualify for survivor benefits based on your spouse's work history. Visit SSA.gov or speak with an SSA representative to confirm your eligibility.