The Social Security Administration redesigned its homepage at SSA.gov. See how the new features, easier navigation and the update help users.

Amid the October federal government shutdown, Social Security and SSI benefit payments will continue uninterrupted and on ...

The federal government officially shut down is entering its third day after lawmakers on Capitol Hill failed to reach a ...

Fewer than 1% of Social Security beneficiaries receive paper checks ... enrolling online at GoDirect.gov, or calling the electronic payment solution center at 800-967-6857, according to the Treasury ...

More than 70 million Americans rely on Social Security benefits and are vulnerable to scams threatening their monthly ...

The Social Security field office in Elkins, WV, will be temporarily closed for in-office visits on select dates for essential ...

Wondering what will happen to your Social Security checks during the government shutdown that began Oct. 1? Here's what you need to know.

Since at least 2012, a persistent internet rumor has claimed that U.S. Social Security payments are being renamed as "Federal Benefit Payments." In August 2025, the rumor spread again in various ...

A looming government shutdown is spurring questions about its impact on Shasta County residents and on other Californians as Democrats and Republicans seemingly hold on their respective lines as a new ...