Here’s how government shutdown is expected to impact Social Security payments

With the federal government shut down going into effect on Wednesday, Social Security monthly payments are not expected to be interrupted, according to reports.

The Social Security program is funded through mandatory spending, meaning its budget has already been approved by Congress and is not subject to annual renewal, according to CBS News.

This ensures that the 74 million Americans who rely on Social Security, such as retirees, people with disabilities, and survivors of deceased workers, will continue receiving benefits.

However, while payments will go out as scheduled, other services provided by the Social Security Administration such as benefit verifications, earnings record corrections, and replacement Medicare cards could be affected.

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