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Does the government shutdown affect Social Security checks? Here's what to know

Social Security benefits, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and benefits for retirement, disability and survivors, continue uninterrupted through government shutdowns.

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When Social Security Recipients Will Get Checks This Month

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Social Security Check Late? No, It's Not the Government Shutdown, but It Could Be These Four Reasons

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Federal worker layoffs will start imminently, White House says of US government shutdown

A major US government shutdown is looming as a Tuesday night deadline approaches for lawmakers to find a way to agree on a spending bill.

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What happens with a federal government shutdown? Will mail be delivered?

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Senators fail to pass two spending bills as shutdown furloughs thousands of federal workers

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How to switch from paper Social Security checks by the Sept. 30 changeover to electronic

Starting Sept. 30, 2025, the Social Security Administration will stop issuing paper checks for benefit payments.

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Your Social Security Data May Not Be Secured. What You Should Know

The Social Security Administration's chief data officer said last week that the Department of Government Efficiency uploaded a sensitive Social Security database to an unsecured cloud server in June.

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Locking Your Social Security Number Can Protect You From Identity Theft – Here's How It Works

When you lock your Social Security number, a company looking to verify your SSN won't be able to verify your identity, stopping criminals from committing fraud. This option is also handy if you don't want to pick up the phone every time you want to unlock your SSN.