2025 Government Shutdown and Federal Benefits If a full government shutdown 2025 were to occur, federal benefits such as Social Security, Medicare, and veterans' services could be delayed. Though some services are protected, others may see reduced staffing or slower response times. A government furlough 2025 would impact many agency workers, disrupting benefit processing timelines. ... https://www.federalpensionadvisors.com/post/government-shutdown-2025