Most travel insurance policies should offer assistance in the event of a government shutdown. “If a government shutdown results in airline or airport disruptions that impact your trip, it can trigger trip delay, trip cancellation, or trip interruption coverage benefits,” says Jeff Rolander, vice president of claims at Faye Travel Insurance.

Most of the TSA workers will not be paid until the end of the shutdown battle, although those deemed working in “essential” roles have to work and will get back pay once the government is funded.