What happens to Social Security and Medicare if the government shuts down?
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If the federal government does shut down this weekend will Social Security and Medicare keep operating? Both programs are considered “mandatory” under federal law, meaning that they do not require periodic funding action by Congress. That means Social Security benefits and Medicare claims will continue to be paid. The two government agencies that administer these critical programs (the Social Security Administration and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) will keep sufficient staff working to keep the lights on.
What happens to Social Security and Medicare if the government shuts down?
What happens to Social Security and Medicare…
What happens to Social Security and Medicare if the government shuts down?
If the federal government does shut down this weekend will Social Security and Medicare keep operating? Both programs are considered “mandatory” under federal law, meaning that they do not require periodic funding action by Congress. That means Social Security benefits and Medicare claims will continue to be paid. The two government agencies that administer these critical programs (the Social Security Administration and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) will keep sufficient staff working to keep the lights on.