Roughly 750,000 federal workers are expected to be furloughed, some potentially fired by the Trump administration. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has said Republicans are happy to discuss the health care issue with Democrats — but not as part of talks to keep the government open. Health and healthcareThe Medicare and Medicaid health care programs are expected to continue, though staffing shortages could mean delays for some services. Social Security payments still go out, and seniors relying on Medicare coverage can still see their doctors and health care providers can be reimbursed. Will furloughed federal workers get paid?