Americans can access Social Security services online during the federal shutdown through my Social Security accounts.

Social Security and Supplemental Security Income payments benefit payments are not dependent on congressional approval and continue as usual during government shutdowns. But thousands of SSA employees ...

COLAs are determined by measuring inflation throughvarious indices, the most common being the Consumer Price Index. While ...

With Columbus Day, also referred as Indigenous Peoples' Day in many states approaching, it appears that many retirees are ...

While Social Security and Medicare benefits continue to be paid during the federal shutdown, and are in no danger of being cut or ended, people dealing with the programs could encounter some problems.

Wondering what will happen to your Social Security checks during the government shutdown that began Oct. 1? Here's what you need to know.

The era of paper checks for Social Security benefits is over. As of September 30, 2025, beneficiaries must switch to ...

The Social Security Administration reaffirmed its plan to reverse previously announced phone service cuts, telling Americans who benefit from the services that an “anti-fraud check” would be ...

Social Security has delayed the 2026 COLA announcement due to the government shutdown. Disability and SSI payments are ...

Those seeking to begin or change direct deposit payment plans with the Social Security Administration will soon see big changes to those processes. Those changes will take effect in coming weeks as ...

The announcement of the 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment has been delayed this month due to the shutdown.

In an effort to limit fraudulent claims, the Social Security Administration will impose tighter identity-proofing measures — which will require millions of recipients and applicants to visit agency ...