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Social Security and Supplemental Security Income payments will continue during a government shutdown.

While Social Security offices remain open, some services are unavailable due to employee furloughs.

The 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) announcement will likely be delayed due to the shutdown.

The federal government shutdown is coming up on two weeks, thousands of employees are furloughed and President Donald Trump has followed through on his threat to . What about Social Security?

benefit payments are and continue as usual during government shutdowns. But of SSA employees have been furloughed, which can affect the agency's .

Here's what to expect.

Does Social Security go out during a government shutdown?

Yes. such as Social Security must continue during

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