The Brief

Beginning Wednesday, the U.S. government entered its first shutdown in nearly seven years.

Many activities are affected by the lapse in funding, and many employees are also furloughed while excepted employees stay on the job but don’t get paid until after the shutdown ends.

Here’s a look at what happens with Social Security payments:

Does Social Security stop in a government shutdown?

In short:

No, Social Security payments will continue as scheduled during a government shutdown.

Social Security is a program that relies on permanent spending that’s already been approved by Congress, so it continues during a shutdown.

Dig deeper:

According to a memo from the Social Security Office of Finance and Management, Social Security Administration will continue activities critical

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