A scam involving emails that appear to be from SSA and include a link to download their Social Security statement have been ...

Social Security payments for January 2026 are rolling out now, including the first checks with the 2.8% COLA increase. See the full payment schedule by birthday and benefit type.

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A partial government shutdown will begin on October 1 if President Trump and Congress do not reach a spending agreement. Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments will continue ...

The United States government officially shut down on Oct. 1. If you’re wondering what that means for Social Security Administration programs and services, here’s what you need to know. Social Security ...

Millions of Americans who rely on Social Security will have to wait longer to find out how much their benefits will rise next year as the ongoing government shutdown delays key inflation data. The ...

Since at least 2012, a persistent internet rumor has claimed that U.S. Social Security payments are being renamed as "Federal Benefit Payments." In August 2025, the rumor spread again in various ...

The government shutdown is in full-swing, and if you receive Social Security, you might be wondering if this will impact your benefits. While most agencies have stopped or reduced services and ...

As the Oct. 1 government shutdown enters its third week, the Social Security Administration offices will remain open, with reduced services and capabilities. Despite this, Social Security and ...

Week two of the government shutdown has ended, and officials warn the closure may be the longest in history." The shutdown began Oct. 1, halting government services including those offered by the ...

Nothing has changed if you have a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) scheduled. Hearing offices remain open for business as usual. COLAs are determined by measuring inflation ...

The U.S. government shutdown has begun to affect an area many Americans take for granted: Social Security benefits. Yesterday, the government failed to release a critical report—the Consumer Price ...