The government shutdown could delay the release of Social Security Increases for 2026. - Notus.org
The cost-of-living increase is normally released on October 15th. The government shutdown will not cause a delay in receiving your monthly Social Security benefits, but it may delay the release of the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
According to the article written by Jade Lazada, only one employee is working at the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Along with the release of the COLA increase, the release of the 2026 earnings limit and taxable income limit will also be delayed. Read the full article here …
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