A potential federal government shutdown looms as congressional leaders are down to their final day to reach an agreement before the end of the fiscal year, but those who rely on federal benefits such as Social Security should continue to receive their payments.

With less than a day until a potential partial government shutdown , Congress and the White House continue to spar over whether to keep the government open. A key sticking point is whether Congress will allow health insurance premium subsidies expire for approximately 24 million Americans who receive coverage through the Affordable Care Act.

Congress has until the end of the day on Tuesday, Sept. 30, to avoid a partial shutdown, which will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Oct. 1 if an agreement is not reached. In the event of a shut

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