Seniors, veterans and Americans living with disabilities could be the first to suffer if the federal government is unable to pay its bills as soon as June 1.
May 26, 2023, 11:33 AMSusan Prahl Meachum, a 64-year-old from rural Virginia, said she will"lose everything" if there is no deal to raise the debt limit in time.over raising the debt ceiling threatens to disrupt payments to millions of Americans who rely on government benefits each month.if the federal government is unable to pay its bills as soon as June 1. Payments totaling about $100 billion are scheduled to go out June 1 and June 2, with more scheduled throughout the month.
Susan Prahl Meachum, a 64-year-old from rural Virginia, said she will"lose everything" if there is no deal to raise the debt limit in time.MORE: Debt ceiling timeline: When are Medicaid, Social Security and other payments in jeopardy Meachum is disabled and receives a $941 Social Security payment on the first day of every month. She said a delay would mean she couldn't afford rent, utilities or groceries.
Pamala Gambe, 56, worries stricter work requirements for federal aid programs like food stamps could put her benefits at risk.Pamala Gambe, 56, builds her entire budget around her $1,168 Social Security disability check, delivered on the third day of every month. Gambe lives with her granddaughter, and told ABC she struggles to "keep her in clothes or shoes."Food stamps are also critical for Gambe amid persistently high inflation at the grocery store.
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