Kentucky is preparing to address the consequences of the U.S. government shutdown. One of the biggest points of contention is funding for healthcare programs. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear talking about the U.S. Government shutdown’s impact on Kentucky. “That will cause around 100,000 Kentuckians significant increases in premiums, but it will impact the entire market. The Social Security Administration is saying that during the federal government shutdown, payments to all people who currently receive Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will continue with no change in payment dates.