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Yes, veterans will still get disability, pension benefits during government shutdown
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What’s open and closed during a government shutdown: 8 Fast Facts
Will airports and post offices remain open? What about national parks? We VERIFY what you need to know during a government shutdown.
Shutdown
No, a government shutdown would not stop or delay Social Security payments
Several VERIFY readers asked if they’ll still receive their Social Security checks in the event of a government shutdown. Here’s what we found.
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Who gets paid during a government shutdown: VERIFY Fact Sheet
Do members of Congress and the president get paid during a shutdown? What about other federal workers? VERIFY answers 5 top questions.
Government
No, the shutdown deal did not include a pay raise for Congress
The 45-day spending agreement to avoid a government shutdown was amended to prevent members of Congress from receiving cost-of-living pay increases.
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Yes, food stamps could run out during a government shutdown
The USDA predicts that SNAP and WIC benefits in some areas could run out in as little as a few days if the government shuts down.
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Yes, you are still responsible for paying your student loans during a government shutdown
Student loan repayments will resume in October — and interest will continue to accrue — even if the federal government shuts down.
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Yes, retired federal workers would still be paid during a government shutdown
Several VERIFY readers have asked if federal retirees would get their pensions during a government shutdown. Here’s what we found.
Government
Retired federal workers would still be paid during a government shutdown
Federal retirees, including military veterans, will still get retirement checks during a shutdown. Social Security won’t be affected, either.
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How SNAP and WIC are affected by a government shutdown
The USDA predicts that SNAP and WIC benefits in some areas could run out in as little as a few days if the government shuts down.
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During a shutdown, veterans will still continue to get their benefits
While much of the government will run out of funding without a new budget, several veterans programs are still funded for another year.
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