The timing of the first weekend in November requires the SSA to distribute two payments in October. The month's first round of disability checks is next week.

A looming government shutdown is spurring questions about its impact on Californians as Democrats and Republicans seemingly hold on their respective lines as a new fiscal year rapidly approaches, ...

About 500,000 people were still getting paper checks — including people over age 80, living with disabilities or without internet access.

The U.S. government could shut down on Wednesday if Congress fails to approve funding for federal agencies. Here's how that could affect Social Security recipients.

With less than 48 hours until a potential partial government shutdown, Congress and the White House continue to spar over whether to keep the government open or let health benefits expire for ...

If you're on benefits or expect to claim soon, it's only natural to feel a little anxious when you hear that yet more Social Security changes are on the way on Oct. 15, 2025. But some of these changes ...

The first wave of Social Security payments for the month of October is set to be sent this week. Here's what recipients need to know.

Most US citizens can receive Social Security payments abroad, but there are two countries where the money will not be sent.

Court records show that Foster ultimately received $34,000 in benefits he wasn’t entitled to. He pleaded guilty to SSI fraud and theft of government property and now faces sentencing in January 2026.

Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) covers essential expenses each month so knowing the exact payment date is critical for budgeting. In October 2025, however, t ...

SSI beneficiaries are individuals with limited income who are either blind, aged 65 and older, or have a qualifying disability.

For the millions of beneficiaries of the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program in the United States, the month of October 2025 will present an unusual exception in their finan ...