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Quick guide to scheduling an appointment with the SSA to confirm your identity

As of April 14, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has implemented new identity verification requirements. These measures aim to protect Social Security records and benefits from ...
USA Today

Are Social Security offices open during the government shutdown? What to expect

The Social Security Administration, like a slew of other federal agencies, will continue to operate in a reduced capacity until the government shutdown is over. Since the shutdown began on Oct. 1, ...
Columbus Dispatch

Some Social Security recipients get second payment on Dec. 31. Here's why

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive two payments in December 2025 due to holiday scheduling. The January 2026 SSI payment will be sent early on December 31, 2025, because ...

Social Security payment dates for January 2026: When to expect benefits

Social Security typically pays benefits on Wednesdays. The first wave of payments will be sent on the second Wednesday of the month, Jan. 14, 2026, with subsequent payments going out on the third (Jan ...