WASHINGTON -- With the federal government shutdown ongoing for the time being, millions of Americans who rely on Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits may be wondering how it will impact them. For now, the Social Security Administration says the impact should be minimal. However, it admits that some services will be slowed or unavailable during this period.

Here are four things to know about how the shutdown will impact Social Security and SSI beneficiaries:

1. Benefit Payments Will Continue Without Interruption

The most critical takeaway for recipients is that Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments will not be paused or delayed by the shutdown. The Social Security Administration (SSA) confirmed that all benefits will be issued on schedu

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