Blog Posts
Jul 17, 2017
What You Need to Know about the Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports
Social Security and Medicare affect nearly every American at some point in their lives.
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Analysis
Jul 14, 2017
Medicare Trustees Warn of Serious Financial Shortfalls
An aging population and rising per-enrollee healthcare costs will drive sharp increases in Medicare spending, which will not keep pace with the program’s funding sources.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/2017/07/medicare-trustees-warn-of-serious-financial-shortfalls
Blog Posts
Apr 28, 2017
The Fiscal Month in Review: Resurrection of the AHCA, Broad Strokes on Taxes
As the Trump administration marks the 100 day milestone, a number of pressing fiscal issues remain to be resolved.
Blog Posts
Mar 30, 2017
The Fiscal Month in Review: Busy Months Ahead for Legislators
As lawmakers look pursue a range of policy priorities, there are a number of fiscal concerns on the calendar over the coming months.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2017/03/the-fiscal-month-in-review-busy-months-ahead-for-legislators
Charts
Feb 18, 2017
Spending on elderly and disabled Medicaid beneficiaries is high
Elderly and disabled beneficiaries make up a majority of Medicaid spending.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0094_spending_medicaid_beneficiaries
Blog Posts
Dec 23, 2016
Top 7 Fiscal Charts from 2016
Our most popular charts from 2016 illustrate the nation's fiscal challenges in areas like defense spending, healthcare, and tax reform.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2016/12/top-7-fiscal-charts-from-2016
Explainers
Dec 21, 2016
Budget Basics: Medicaid
This budget explainer describes what Medicaid is, how it is financed, and who benefits from it.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/budget-explainer-medicaid
Charts
Dec 21, 2016
Comparing Medicaid Enrollment and Spending by Type of Beneficiary
Medicaid provides health insurance to low-income Americans. Children make up nearly half of the program’s enrollment, but most spending is directed towards the elderly and disabled.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0093_medicaid_demographics
Charts
Oct 19, 2016
Projections of Federal Healthcare Spending as a Share of the Economy
Projections of federal healthcare spending have improved but are still climbing as a share of the economy.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0200_healthcare_share_econ_proj
Charts
Aug 29, 2016
Medical Spending Grows with Age
Medical spending increases rapidly with age.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0020_medical-spending-by-age