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WASHINGTON — Social Security benefits for millions of Americans could be put on hold in as few as 10 days if the nation’s debt limit is not increased, the Obama administration said today.
In response to a flood of questions from concerned beneficiaries, the Social Security Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, has begun advising people that it cannot guarantee payments after Oct. 17 unless and until Congress acts.
“Unlike a federal shutdown which has no impact on the payment of Social Security benefits, failure to raise the debt ceiling puts Social Security benefits at risk,” a Social Security spokesman told ABC News.
Neither the Social Security Administration nor Treasury Department would elaborate on specifics of how and when payments could be reduced or cut off. Those contingency plans are still being worked out, a Social Security official said.
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Veterans regional offices will be closed and nobody will answer their phones beginning Tuesday morning as the government shutdown forces furloughs of 7,000 employees of the Veterans Benefits Administration.
“All public access to VBA regional offices and facilities will be suspended,” said Veterans Affairs Department spokeswoman Victoria Dillon.
Walk-ins and phone calls to regional offices are common to get status reports on benefits and to seek help. The voluntary officers from veterans organizations who help file claims are located in many regional offices, so access to them could be restricted.
While phones won’t be answered at regional offices, most toll-free numbers where veterans can get help with benefits remain open. One exception is the GI Bill call center, which is closed and won’t reopen until the VA receives funding.
This family is already suffering as our daugher cannot start college in Florida.
Scott has sent federal funds back for educational grants and cut food stamps
and now this !!!!!
I am very angry !