A government shutdown has the entire country talking, and many people wonder what it means for the future.
Specifically, what does this mean for the Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)? Seniors and people of all age groups have awaited this news eagerly all year. However, a shutdown could delay the announcement and the adjustment to benefit checks.
Even if the shutdown is brief, it could delay the procedures necessary to choose an official amount and apply it internally at the Social Security Administration (SSA). While payment checks will continue going out as normal, a shutdown could delay a well-deserved increase that seniors have fairly earned.
What are your thoughts on this issue? Should seniors still expect a timely 2026 COLA announcement even as a shutdown lingers?
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