Lawmakers in Congress are edging the federal government closer to a shutdown, with a Tuesday midnight looming as the date to pass a temporary funding bill. Without a deal, the impacts will be felt nationwide — including among seniors.

During a shutdown, non-essential government functions pause, while essential operations such as defense, law enforcement, air traffic control, and Treasury debt services continue. Mandatory spending programs, including Social Security and Medicare, also remain funded.

Still, seniors would likely encounter disruptions. While Social Security checks would continue, services at the Social Security Administration (SSA) — such as issuing new details ⇒

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