How government shutdown will impact federal benefit programs

Breakdown

• Social Security and Medicare benefits continue during a shutdown, with most recipients unaffected initially. 51s
• Some services, like benefit verifications and replacement Medicare cards, may be delayed. 1m 19s
• WIC funding could run out if the shutdown lasts more than one to two weeks. 1m 39s
• SNAP benefits will continue through October, but could be disrupted if the shutdown extends. 1m 59s
• Essential federal employees work without pay, and national parks remain open with reduced staff. 3m 5s