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Government Shutdown Delays Social Security Adjustments in Wisconsin

10/16/2025

Summary

Story summary

The government shutdown, ongoing since October 1, 2025, has furloughed staff and paused non-payment Social Security services in Wisconsin.
Payments will continue, but about 12% of Social Security staff remain furloughed.
The 2026 cost-of-living adjustment is delayed; the inflation report will be released October 24, 2025.
Wisconsin beneficiaries will receive payments on schedule, and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will get November payment early on October 31, 2025.

History

Historical Context

The 2013 U.S. government shutdown, lasting from October 1 to October 17, resulted from a budget impasse over the Affordable Care Act, leading to the furlough of approximately 800,000 federal employees and an estimated $24 billion economic loss. This event echoes previous shutdowns, highlighting ongoing challenges in U.S. budget negotiations and their significant impacts on federal services and the economy.

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Story summary

The government shutdown, ongoing since October 1, 2025, has furloughed staff and paused non-payment Social Security services in Wisconsin.
Payments will continue, but about 12% of Social Security staff remain furloughed.
The 2026 cost-of-living adjustment is delayed; the inflation report will be released October 24, 2025.
Wisconsin beneficiaries will receive payments on schedule, and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will get November payment early on October 31, 2025.

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