How much does the U.S. spend on Medicaid & ACA?

$669 billion
9.6% of the $7.0 trillion federal budget
FY2025 data
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About $669 billion, covering 92 million low-income Americans and marketplace subsidies.

Medicaid covers more Americans than any other health program.

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How much does the U.S. spend on Medicaid & ACA?

About $669 billion, covering 92 million low-income Americans and marketplace subsidies. Medicaid covers more Americans than any other health program.

How does Medicaid & ACA compare to total federal spending?

Medicaid & ACA comes to 9.6% of the $7.0 trillion the federal government spent in FY2025. About $669 billion, covering 92 million low-income Americans and marketplace subsidies.