Growing Economic Challenges for People with Medicare

Growing Economic Challenges for People with Medicare

A new report from KFF examines Medicare beneficiary finances and health care costs. While satisfaction with the program remains high, challenges paying for it persist. Enrollees make significant, often burdensome contributions—including paying payroll taxes, premiums, and cost sharing. Many face additional costs due to Medicare’s lack of comprehensive coverage for critical services like dental and long-term care. Medicare Households Spend More o…