How much does the U.S. spend on Medicare?

$987 billion
14% of the $7.0 trillion federal budget
FY2025 data
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About $987 billion, covering 65 million seniors.

Medicare is the second-largest spending item after Social Security.

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How much does the U.S. spend on Medicare?

About $987 billion, covering 65 million seniors. Medicare is the second-largest spending item after Social Security.

How does Medicare compare to total federal spending?

Medicare comes to 14% of the $7.0 trillion the federal government spent in FY2025. About $987 billion, covering 65 million seniors.