Many essential workers don’t get paid at the time of the shutdown, but by law, they receive back pay when the shutdown is ...

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

Millions of Americans who depend on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will notice a rare change in October 2025. Instead of just one deposit, many will see two SSI payments — one on October 1 and ...

In October 2025, many Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive two payments instead of the usual one. This adjustment occurs because November 1 falls on a Saturday, and the Social ...

People who receive only SSI benefits will receive two payments in October.

The Social Security Administration said the shutdown will not affect benefit payments, according to a notice on its website and social media. Social Security payments are not subject to budget swings ...

Despite the government shutdown, the Social Security Administration has pledged to issue benefits payments on time.

Most people who receive Social Security retirement benefits will see their monthly payments in October 2025 as usual — with ...