The Economic Times

Do Social Security benefits stop during prison sentences? Heres exactly when payments pause, end, and restart

Social Security benefits can stop entirely if you are convicted and imprisoned over 30 days. SSDI and SSI payments pause or end depending on confinement length. Short-term jail may not affect income, but 12-month sentences can terminate SSI. Dependents may still receive checks. Knowing rules, reporting changes, and contacting SSA can restore payments quickly.