A December 2024 government shutdown could happen on Friday. How does that affect December Social Security checks? Here's what you need to know.

A December 2024 government shutdown could happen on Friday. How does that affect December Social Security checks? Here's what ...

U.S. lawmakers reached a last-minute deal to avoid a government shutdown Saturday. If one had occurred, however, here's how that could have affected Social Security recipients.

Why It Matters. A government shutdown can create widespread uncertainty, particularly for those who rely on federal benefits.

A Social Security Administration office building in San Jose, California, in 2020. A looming government shutdown could force some government agency functions to temporarily cease.

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Here’s how a shutdown would affect Social Security and other programs. A shutdown could happen this weekend if a new funding bill isn’t passed and signed. IE 11 is not supported.

But how do officials define essential? Mail delivered by the U.S. Postal Service will still arrive, and Social Security recipients will still receive their checks, regardless of a government shutdown.

A possible federal government shutdown is looming and its effects will reach much further than Washington, D.C. In less than 48 hours, a total federal government shutdown will soon impact millions ...

Social Security payments will continue, but other services could be slow. A government shutdown is on the horizon and could impact more than your ability to watch pandas play on the "Panda Cam" at ...

The U.S. government is facing the prospect of yet another shutdown as lawmakers wrangle over a temporary funding bill. That's leaving many people wondering how Social Security would be affected if ...

Social Security payments will not stop during a government shutdown. This is because the program is categorized as mandatory spending, meaning its funding is independent of annual appropriations ...