As the federal government shutdown begins, millions of seniors are bracing for the abrupt end of telehealth services and home care programs. Key Medicare telehealth flexibilities have expired, leaving patients and providers in a state of uncertainty. Home hospital programs, including those in Massachusetts, are halting patient acceptance, causing significant concern among healthcare professionals. The political divide in Congress exacerbates the situation, with many stakeholders urging for a bipartisan effort to extend telehealth coverage. Without immediate action, millions could lose access to crucial healthcare services, putting them at increased risk of serious health issues.