Go to www.ssa.gov/benefits/medicare and select “Sign up for Medicare.” Or, call 800-633-4227. Although there’s no firm ...

The federal government shutdown has created uncertainty among millions of Americans about the availability of essential ...

Americans can access Social Security services online during the federal shutdown through my Social Security accounts.

Regional VA benefits offices are closed during the shutdown, including the the Milwaukee office at 5400 W. National Ave.

Social Security beneficiaries, take note. The 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) announcement has a new date: October 24, ...

Hundreds of thousands of federal employees are furloughed and many more have been working without pay since Oct. 1.

Social Security has delayed the 2026 COLA announcement due to the government shutdown. Disability and SSI payments are unaffected and will continue as scheduled.

With upwards of 750,000 government employees furloughed, the impacts of the closure are adding up as agencies offer limited services and backlogged requests from the public.

The Social Security field office at 300 Third Street in Elkins will be temporarily closed for in-person services on selected ...

We're almost two weeks into the government shutdown. Will you still receive your Social Security benefits despite the furloughs?

While Social Security and Medicare benefits continue to be paid during the federal shutdown, and are in no danger of being ...