The Department of Veterans Affairs will continue essential veteran benefits and healthcare services during a federal government shutdown, while deferring certain non-critical operations.

Explore the impact of major Medicaid cuts, ACA subsidy eliminations, nursing home funding delays, and healthcare cost increases following the 2026 federal budget changes affecting the U.S. healthcare system.

Congressional budget cuts proposed by House Republicans raise concerns about potential impacts on Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans Affairs funding. Key debates focus on program efficiency versus benefit reductions.