Social Security, Medicare and a shutdown
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Trump warns Social Security and Medicare are "going to be gone"
President Trump warned that Social Security and Medicare could disappear without Democratic support for funding, as the government shutdown continues.
Medicare is funded through mandatory spending, keeping it safe from government shutdowns. The Medicare enrollment process begins with the Social Security Administration. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Medicare are surprisingly interwoven.
While Social Security and Medicare benefits continue to be paid during the federal shutdown, and are in no danger of being cut or ended, people dealing with the programs could encounter some problems.
Social Security offices nationwide will continue to offer "reduced services" until the government shutdown is over. Here's what that means for you.