The first wave of Social Security payments for October will be going out this week, despite the government shutdown.

October also marks the first month since the agency implemented its new paperless policy.

Social Security payments are based on the date when you were born.

The first wave of for October will get sent this week, despite the .

October also marks the first month since the agency implemented its , which became effective Sept. 30.

➤The new policy requires payments be made via direct deposit after signed an executive order earlier this year to stop the issuance of paper checks by the federal government, saying a paper-based payment "imposes delays; and risks of fraud, and inefficiencies."

Here's what you should know.

Who gets their Social Security payment this week?

If y

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