The failure to reach a budget agreement will shut down much of the federal government on Wednesday, but that won’t stop the flow of several critical benefits, including Social Security retirement and disability payments, which are sent to more than 74 million people each month.
Applying for benefits will also still be possible, either online, over the phone or at the agency’s field offices, which generally remain open in the event of a budgetary lapse.
“We will continue activities critical to our direct-service operat
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