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Shutdown Pushes Inflation Report to Oct. 24, Delaying Social Security’s 2026 COLA Announcement

Reduced staffing leaves the agency on a tight clock, with a modest increase likely to be offset by higher Medicare premiums.

Shutdown Puts Social Security’s 2026 COLA Announcement at Risk of Delay

SSI Recipients Will Get Two Payments in October as Calendar Shifts Move November Check

U.S. Ends Federal Paper Checks Sept. 30 as Social Security, IRS Shift to Electronic Payments