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Shutdown Won’t Affect Social Security

Government shutdown is impacting Social Security, but will it impact October payments?

On Oct. 1, the federal government shut down as lawmakers failed to reach an agreement over funding, causing some services to close temporarily.

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October Social Security direct deposit coming Wednesday, but shutdown delays 2026 COLA

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Social Security Administration Reschedules 2026 COLA Announcement Amid Government Shutdown

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Social Security Cost-Of-Living Increase Announcement Delayed by Government Shutdown

The ongoing government shutdown is delaying the announcement of the annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for tens of millions of beneficiaries.

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Government shutdown is impacting Social Security. What it means for payments, benefits

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Government shutdown impacting Social Security: What to know about payments, help, more

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When will we know the official Social Security COLA?

The government shutdown has delayed the release of pricing data which determines the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for retirees. When will we know it?

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When Are November 2025 Social Security Benefits Coming?

More than 70 million Americans rely on Social Security for income, including retirement and disability benefits.

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The 2026 Social Security COLA Announcement Appears to Have a New Date. Here's What You Need to Know

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is required to announce the COLA by Nov. 1, but the data used to calculate it will be announced on Oct. 24. Let's take a look at how the process works, and what retirees might expect.

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Lawsuit calls on SSA to release records on ‘customer service breakdowns’

In a lawsuit filed in a federal court in Maryland on Monday, Democracy Forward said SSA did not respond to multiple records requests for details on the agency’s workforce reductions, cuts to phone services and the elimination of customer service metrics on the agency website that took place this year.

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New Social Security COLA Announcement Date Confirmed

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed the date of the 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) announcement after it was pushed back due to the ongoing government shutdown.