So, if the Republicans shut down t he government, do Social Security check get shut down too?

[1monster]

There's a lot of older people out there who are barely scraping by month to month on meager Social Security checks. Do you think their landlords are going to be understanding... especially those who start evictions when the rent is three days over due? How will they buy they buy their food?

[BainsBane]

1. Not immediately

but if stays shut down, yes.

[mysuzuki2]

2. I think the checks will go out.

But the offices may be closed. So if you want to apply or have a problem, no one will be there to help you.

[blkmusclmachine]

3. Soon, yes.

[TreasonousBastard]

4. No...

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/09/28/government-shutdown/2885749/

Question: Will the entire government come to a standstill if a deal isn't reached?

Answer: No. Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and other "entitlement" programs that are funded automatically will escape the worst effects. But government agencies that rely on yearly congressional appropriations will be hit a lot harder. That includes giant agencies such as the Pentagon and smaller ones such as the National Park Service.

And, should you ask:

Q: Will I still get my mail?

A: Yes. The U.S. Postal Service isn't funded by taxpayers. Independently financed agencies like the Postal Service won't be affected.

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

5. No. It's mandatory funding.