Medicare
The Federal Agencies That Make Medicare Work
A look at the key federal agencies that help make Medicare work — and at the DOGE-driven staffing and organizational changes that could affect the program, which serves over 68 million adults ages 65+ and younger people with disabilities.
Key Facts About Medicare Beneficiaries in Rural Areas
More than 10 million Medicare beneficiaries live in rural areas, including 3.4 million who are in the most rural areas of the country. They are more likely to also be enrolled in Medicaid than their urban counterparts. Our analysis highlights key facts about this population and their coverage.The Older Americans Act and How it Serves Older Adults
What could the reorganization and staffing cuts at the Department of Health and Human Services mean for the Older Americans Act? KFF’s brief provides an overview of the law’s programs and services, how they are administered, and trends in program funding and service utilization by older adults.State Profiles for Dual-Eligible Individuals
The KFF State Profiles for Dual-Eligible Individuals database offers the latest national and state data and statistics on dual-eligible individuals who receive their primary health insurance coverage through Medicare and some assistance from their state Medicaid program.
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The Facts About Medicare Spending
This interactive provides the facts on Medicare spending. Medicare, which serves 67 million people and accounts for 12 percent of the federal budget and 21 percent of national health spending, is often the focus of discussions about health expenditures, health care affordability and the sustainability of federal health programs.
Explore data on enrollment growth, Medicare spending trends overall and per person, growth in Medicare spending relative to private insurance, spending on benefits and Medicare Advantage, Part A trust fund solvency challenges, and growth in out-of-pocket spending by beneficiaries.
Related: FAQs on Medicare Financing and Trust Fund Solvency
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