11/20/2025
ONE OF THE BIGGEST MYTHS about Social Security disability right now is: No new SSDI applications are getting processed at the Social Security Administration, due to the government shutdown.
In a nutshell: This is not true.
Staffing at Social Security offices may be limited, resulting in reduced hours and limited services. But applications and appeals continue to be processed. So, what’s the truth? Claims may experience longer delays.
Here’s what’s happening:
- New applications are still accepted.
- Your application keeps moving through the system.
- Medical reviews continue.
- Scheduled hearings with judges still happen.
- Medical exams ordered by SSA take place as planned.
Allsup will continue helping our customers throughout the course of the government shutdown. First and foremost, we will not close or stop working on your claim. Our offices remain open and working during our regular, posted business hours.
If you're working with Allsup on your disability claim, we keep working for you no matter what's happening with the SSA or the government shutdown.
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800-678-3276
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