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What Will a Government Shutdown Mean for Your Benefits and Services?

A government shutdown, as discussed in the MSN article, would have significant implications for various federal services and benefits. If Congress fails to pass necessary funding legislation by the deadline, numerous federal agencies would close, furloughing hundreds of thousands of workers. Essential services like law enforcement, military operations, and air traffic control would continue, but many other services would be disrupted. Social Security and Medicare benefits would still be disbursed, but administrative support might be reduced. SNAP (food stamps) benefits would continue for October, but a prolonged shutdown could delay November benefits. WIC, providing nutrition assistance to women, infants, and children, might face immediate cuts. National parks could close, and federal loans like student loans would still be processed, but new applications might face delays. Additionally, federal contractors might not receive payments, and while tax refunds could be delayed, IRS operations would continue to some extent. The impact would vary, with some services stopping entirely, while others would operate with reduced capacity or efficiency.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/what-will-a-government-shutdown-mean-for-your-benefits-and-services/ar-AA1w5vag ]