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This three-part policy series is designed to help individuals better understand how Medicare is funded, how its resources are spent, and why it matters. The series traces the history of Medicare financing, examines today’s fiscal challenges, and outlines specific policy solutions to strengthen and sustain the program for the future.
Part 1 is available now, and the rest of the series will explore the impacts of growing Medicare Advantage enrollment and site-specific payment rates on Medicare coverage and payments.
This work was supported in part by Arnold Ventures. Medicare Rights Center maintains full editorial control over all of its policy analysis and communications activities.
The first part of the series explores the origins and structure of Medicare financing. Through an issue brief, infographic, and video, it outlines the various sources of funding for the three major parts of Medicare and lays out how projections and costs have fluctuated over the program’s history.
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Any changes to the Medicare program must aim for healthier people, better care, and smarter spending—not paying more for less. As policymakers debate the future of health care, we will provide our insights here.
Our national and state policy agendas are defined by our experience serving people with Medicare on our national helpline and through our educational programs. Read our collection of reports, fact sheets, and letters to learn more about our policy positions.
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