Several VERIFY readers asked if they’ll still receive their Social Security checks in the event of a government shutdown. Here’s what we found.
reserved for future Social Security payments, the Social Security Administration explains. Those funds are not expected to be depleted until 2033.While Social Security would still make benefit payments on time, a government shutdown could cause issues for other aspects of the program.
That means the program may be unable to issue any new Social Security cards and verify applicants' eligibility for benefits, according to the CRFB. Government employees who provide essential services, such as air traffic control and law enforcement, continue to work without pay until Congress takes action to end the shutdown, according to Wessel.
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