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Category: Federal Government

Posted inFederal Government

What happens to health programs if the federal government shuts down?

by Julie Rovner, KFF Health News 09.28.202309.28.2023

For the first time since 2019, congressional gridlock is poised to at least temporarily shut down big parts of the federal government — including many health programs. Here are five things to know about the potential impact to health programs.

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