Re: Possible government shutdown. Does anyone know how this will impact Soc Sec & Disability

[williesgirl]

payments? My daughter's disability payment is due 10/7; my Social Security is due 10/14. I haven't heard anything and need to figure out what bills we have that will be impacted. Most of my/her bills are on auto pay and I need to cancel those if no money will be coming in. Thanks for any help.

[onecaliberal]

1. Last time this happened, my sons received his check.

He's on SSI.

[SamKnause]

2. Hi.

I did a short search.

According to Congressman Bill Huizenga's government website; disability payments will continue
to be paid.

It will slow down and increase the backlog for those applying for disability.

Hope that helps.

[branford]

3. Certain payment like SS and SSI should continue, as they have priority, at least for a short while.

However, do not accept the advice of anyone here on such important matters, including myself.

I strongly encourage you to call or visit your local Social Security office for accurate information and instructions.

If Social Security representatives are not particularly helpful, contact you local State government legislative representatives or the Office of the Governor, as they usually have such information or have contacts to get it quickly.

Good luck.

Edit:

Also, here's a link about the issue that may prove helpful

http://www.disabilityexpertsfl.com/blog/will-my-social-security-benefits-continue-if-the-government-shuts-down

[williesgirl]

7. Thanks for your advice and the link. I appreciate both.

[Robbins]

4. I'm on SSI

and I get my check deposited directly to bank so i believe those will continue.the problem is people would no longer be able to apply for SSI during shutdown.

The real problem for SSI and SS is if GOP forces another fight on the dedt ceiling.

[Vinca]

5. The last time we continued to receive SS payments.

Even the GOP doesn't want to piss off old people. Old, white people are all they've got left for their base. (Important note: I'm an old, white person and not a part of their base. LOL.)

[williesgirl]

8. I'm giggling too as I'm also old and white. My daughter isn't old (32), but she's white and both of

us vote in EVERY election.

[DustyJoe]

6. Deja Vu

common threat in all shutdowns is SS and VA goes first in entitlement delays, no word on EBT, WIC, Medicaid, Section 8, TANF in these articles from 2013 shutdown .....

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/federal-eye/wp/2013/09/27/va-all-veterans-benefit-payments-will-be-disrupted-if-a-shutdown-goes-beyond-two-weeks/

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/03/social-security-debt-ceiling_n_4037870.html

Seniors and Disabled can rest asured as in all past shutdown threats they are first heads on the chopping block.

[williesgirl]

9. Thanks for everyone's help. We're both on direct deposit so hopefully that will help us too.