The government has shut down. Here is a look at how the Social Security Administration and millions of Americans who depend on its service are affected.

Social Security is a program that relies on permanent spending already approved by Congress, so it continues during a shutdown. But some activities from the SSA will be suspended.

As a new month gets underway, millions of Social Security beneficiaries are set to receive their payments beginning this week.

Prosecutors say Joan Charnecky, 60, collected benefits from her dead mother for over 9 years and did not notify the agency of her death.

Major California airports are not expected to see immediate interruptions in service. That’s because air traffic controllers and the Transportation Security Administration will still be on the job. But the FAA said 11,000 other employees will be furloughed, according to Reuters. Amtrak has also said train service will continue.

Even minor mistakes can trigger overpayments. Learn nine surprising ways the SSA can claw back your Social Security benefits and how to protect your income.

The United States faces another potential government shutdown as negotiations stall in Washington. Lawmakers remain divided on funding priorities, and with no compromise in sight.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is set to end paper check payments by September 30, 2025. This transition to electronic payments aims to enhance security and efficiency, affecting around 500,