More than 74 million Social Security beneficiaries will still receive their payments amid a federal government shutdown.
But while the agency's local offices are slated to stay open, certain services may not be available.
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The Social Security Administration plans to follow a contingency plan for continued activities, an agency spokesperson said in a statement.
"Social Security beneficiaries will continue receiving their Social Security, Social Security Disability Insurance and [Supplemental Security Income] payments," the spokesperson said.
