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How Much Has Coronavirus Relief Helped Healthcare Providers?

Healthcare workers, providers, and hospitals have been on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, but how has the U.S. government supported the sector?

How Much of the Latest Federal Stimulus Will Go to State and Local Governments?

One key component of the $1.9 trillion package is an estimated $362 billion in federal aid to state, local, territorial, and tribal governments to cover expenditures incurred due to the public health emergency.

How Will the Coronavirus Pandemic Impact Social Security’s Finances?

Four analyses project a more rapid depletion of Social Security trust funds as a result of coronavirus, outpacing previous depletion projections.

Payroll Taxes: What Are They and What Do They Fund?

Most working Americans are subject to payroll taxes, which are usually deducted automatically from an employee’s paycheck. Employers are also often subject to these types of taxes.

President’s Budget Relies on Optimistic Economic Projections and Unlikely Spending Cuts

The president’s budget misses an opportunity to address the structural causes of our debt and relies instead on overly optimistic economic assumptions.

Real GDP Falls a Record-Breaking 32.9% in Second Quarter

New economic growth statistics confirm that the American economy continues to suffer historic damage during the coronavirus pandemic.

Spending on Medicaid Spiked Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic

Federal spending on Medicaid may continue at high levels relative to its historical average as individuals who experienced a loss of income enroll.

What Is the Provider Relief Fund?

The CARES Act Provider Relief Fund aids hospitals and healthcare providers on the front lines of the coronavirus response. Learn how HHS has allocated funding.

Which Coronavirus Relief Programs Provide the Most Bang for the Buck?

While there is no single ideal way to deal with such a complex policy challenge as the pandemic, we can glean insights about how responses have been working.

Why Do States Receive Different Amounts of Federal COVID Aid?

Generally, states with larger populations have been receiving more federal dollars from COVID-19 relief programs as such states typically have more unemployed persons, small businesses, and healthcare providers to which that relief has been targeted.