"If this October feels extra spooky, it might be because the government promptly shut down when the new month arrived. Republicans and Democrats were unable to agree on a path forward for funding the government past September 30, instead allowing funding to lapse. It's now unclear how long a shutdown will last, or what it may mean for some federal workers in job limbo."
"Social Security checks should still go out as usual, and the agency said in its contingency plan that it would "continue activities critical to our direct-service operations and those needed to ensure accurate and timely payment of benefits." However, per the agency's plan, some services, like verifying benefits or replacing Medicare cards, are set to be discontinued throughout a funding lapse."
A federal funding lapse began after lawmakers failed to approve funding beyond September 30, triggering a partial government shutdown with an uncertain duration. The shutdown may affect park visits, air travel, and leave some federal workers in employment limbo. Social Security payments are expected to continue and agencies will maintain critical direct-service operations, but some functions such as benefits verification and Medicare card replacements are paused during the lapse. Food assistance programs will keep operating using contingency funds, with SNAP drawing on multi-year reserves until available funding is exhausted. The extent of disruptions depends on how long the shutdown lasts.
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