The federal government’s shutdown has a bigger impact on retirees than just service delays. It can affect your everyday life, including how you visit loved ones, access health care, and enjoy your free time.
Typically, during a shutdown, non-essential federal agencies are closed and most employees are furloughed without pay. Essential agencies, which include the Transportation Security Administration, the National Security Agency (NSA), and the majority of the Department of Veterans Affairs, remain open, although employees are not paid.
