Resource Library Search

Most Medicaid dollars are spent on disabled and elderly beneficiaries, whose incomes and financial resources are low enough to qualify for the program.

https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/who-benefits-from-medicaid

Explainers

Oct 4, 2012

Who Pays For Medicare? | Issues in Brief

Who Pays For Medicare?

https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/who-pays-for-medicare

Explainers

Oct 15, 2012

Budget Basics: How Does Our Debt Affect America's Foreign Policy?

During the final debates, it's up to us to pay attention to how our presidential candidates’ plans could impact America's future. While the budget and economy were already major topics, the upcoming debates will highlight national security and a range of other issues — both foreign and domestic — that also have implications for our long-term fiscal health.

https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/how-does-our-debt-affect-americas-foreign-policy

Explainers

Oct 23, 2012

Defense Cuts and Deficit Reduction | Issues in Brief

As policymakers consider how best to address our looming fiscal challenges, there is a growing debate about whether the U.S. can reduce defense spending without jeopardizing its national security.

https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/should-defense-spending-cuts-be-part-of-any-deficit-reduction-package

Explainers

Sep 28, 2013

Budget Basics: Healthcare Primer

The United States healthcare system is the most expensive in the world, and our healthcare costs are projected to keep rising. Despite these high costs, our health outcomes are generally no better than those of our peers, and in some cases are worse.

https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/healthcare-primer

Charts