The CMS activities that will, won’t continue during the shutdown 

CMS has outlined the activities that will and won’t continue during the federal government shutdown.  The federal government shut down at 12:01 a.m. Oct. 1 after lawmakers failed to reach a spending deal. CMS is retaining 53% of its staff, 3,311 employees, during the shutdown. 

Here is what the agency said will and won’t continue during a lapse in appropriations:  What will continue

CMS said it will have sufficient funding for Medicaid to fund the first quarter of fiscal 2026, which runs through Dec. 31.  The agency will maintain the staff necessary to make payments to eligible states for the Children’s Health Insurance Program. Federal marketplace activities will continue, including eligibility verification. Other non-discretionary activities, including Health Care Fraud and Abuse C