Due to the ongoing government shutdown, most Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will continue to receive their benefits as usual because these payments are considered mandatory spending and do not require congressional approval. However, there are specific changes in the payment schedule for November 2025. Most Social Security recipients will receive their payments on the usual Wednesdays based on their birth dates, with payments scheduled for November 12, 19, and 26. SSI recipients, who typically receive benefits at the beginning of the month, will get their November check early on October 31, since November 1 falls on a Saturday. This early payment also applies to December, with SSI payments scheduled for December 1 and December 31. Despite the government shutdown affecting other federal services, Social Security and SSI benefits will continue without interruption. Additionally, the move away from paper checks, signed into law by President Donald Trump, means most beneficiaries now receive their payments via direct deposit or Direct Express cards. Future payment dates for the remainder of 2025 and early 2026 include December 1, December 31, January 30, February 27, April 1, and May 1. The article clarifies that SSI benefits are for individuals with limited income or resources, the elderly, and those with disabilities, with about 7.4 million Americans currently receiving payments.