The vast majority of VA programs, including VA health care, will not be affected during a federal government shutdown due to a budget impasse. The Veterans Health Administration, including VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, has advanced appropriations, which means we will continue to provide the health care Veterans rely on regardless of a government shutdown. More detailed information on VA contingency plans is available at  https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/43654/va-contingency-plan-2017/