With less than 48 hours until a potential partial government shutdown, Congress and the White House continue to spar over whether to keep the government open or let health benefits expire for approximately 24 million Americans who receive coverage through the Affordable Care Act.
Congress has until the end of the day on Sept. 30 to avoid a partial shutdown, which will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Oct. 1 if a last-minute agreement is not reached. In the event of a shutdown, many federal agencies and services are shut down or significantly restricted, impacting everyday people who rely on programs like Social Security.
Social Security does get funding from the government, but not in the same way as national parks or the military. Because of this, existing beneficiaries will feel the impact of the shutdown differently from Americans who don’t already receive Social Security payments.
Here’s what to know about Social Security payments during a government shutdown.
The current funding for the government expires at midnight on Sept. 30, with Oct. 1 being the potential start of a partial government shutdown.
