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

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

While Social Security and Medicare benefits continue to be paid during the federal shutdown, and are in no danger of being ...

The shutdown delayed the Consumer Price Index report used to determine the 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment.

The timing of the first weekend in November requires the SSA to distribute two payments in October. The month's first round of disability checks is next week.

Retirement, survivor and disability payments will continue, but some services may be temporarily unavailable. By Tara Siegel Bernard The failure to reach a budget agreement will shut down much of the ...

The Social Security Administration has launched a redesigned homepage for beneficiaries to navigate on SSA.gov. The launch was announced on Monday as a way to make it easier for visitors to find the ...

You will need to complete a request to cancel your application for benefits online, or you can download Form 521: Request for Withdrawal of Application and mail the form to the Social Security office ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has launched a redesigned homepage aimed at making it easier for millions of Americans to access benefits and services online. The new ...