Impending Government Shutdown Threatens Social Security, Medicare, and Veterans

If a federal government shutdown occurs, Social Security and Medicare programs will mostly be unaffected as they are considered mandatory spending. Social Security benefit checks will continue to be issued, and Medicare services will continue for seniors. However, if the shutdown lasts for an extended period, there may be delays in certain processes related to disability claims and backlogs in the disability program. The Social Security Administration has outlined activities that would be discontinued or continued during a shutdown.