The short answer is no.
According to the Social Security Administration, even if the government shuts down, all Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments will continue to be paid on time. Your payment will not be delayed.
This is because Social Security is paid from a trust fund that is not affected by the annual government budget process.
While payments are secure and will proceed regularly, the shutdown does impact other SSA services. Here is what you need to know based on official government sources.
What services will continue?
During the shutdown, the Social Security Administration will still provide these limited services:
- Applying for benefits
- Requesting an appeal
- Updating your address or direct deposit information
- Getting a new or replacement Social Security card
What services will be paused?
The following services will not be available until the shutdown ends, according to the Social Security Administration Contingency Plan published on September 24, 2025:
- Providing benefit verification letters
- Correcting or updating your earnings records
- Processing overpayments
- Issuing replacement Medicare cards
Once government funding is restored, all Social Security services will return to normal. To ensure you can always access your information, consider creating an account at my Social Security. The account allows you to manage your direct deposit, view your earnings history, and get an estimate of your future benefits.
The official SSA website sometimes undergoes scheduled maintenance, often during evenings and weekends. By creating an account now, you can avoid being unable to access your information when you need it most.
