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Shutdown Won’t Affect Social Security

Government shutdown delays Social Security's cost-of-living announcement. Here's what to know.

"The Bureau of Labor Statistics has announced they will issue the September 2025 Consumer Price Index on October 24," the Social Security Administration said in an Oct. 14 email.

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October Social Security direct deposit coming Wednesday, but shutdown delays 2026 COLA

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Government shutdown is impacting Social Security, but will it impact October payments?

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Social Security Cost-Of-Living Increase Announcement Delayed by Government Shutdown

The ongoing government shutdown is delaying the announcement of the annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for tens of millions of beneficiaries.

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Government shutdown is impacting Social Security. What it means for payments, benefits

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Government shutdown impacting Social Security: What to know about payments, help, more

Social Security 2026 cost-of-living increase announcement delayed by shutdown

The annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment announcement is being delayed as the government shutdown enters its third week. Every year, the Social Security Administration adjusts its benefits based on inflation. Beneficiaries depend on COLA to assist in planning their finances.

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Significant Social Security, Medicare Changes Backed by Most Republicans

The health care and financial support programs are facing a funding shortfall that may hit as early as the mid-2030s.