Social Security and the Government Shutdown
The partial government shutdown drags on and on. Some government employees have been furloughed, and certain government services are currently unavailable.
Not so for Social Security. The shutdown has had no impact on Social Security or disability checks. “There is no anticipated disruption in benefit payments for Social Security beneficiaries or Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries. All payments will be made on schedule,” said SSA Public Affairs Specialist Ann Clifton.
by William F. Rainaldi, CFP®
Regional Vice President