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Medicare Spending
Verified Data • Sourced from USAspending.gov API (August 2026)
Federal health insurance program outlays for seniors aged 65+ and eligible individuals administered by CMS.
Key Financial Summary • FY2026
Medicare Outlays at a Glance
Verified Data • Sourced from USAspending.gov API (August 2026)
Total Outlays
$920.00 Billion
Total reported federal spending
Share of Budget
13.6%
Relative allocation percentage
Daily Outlay Rate
$2.52 Billion
Estimated outlay per day
Hourly Rate
$105.02 Million
Estimated / hour
Minute Rate
$1.75 Million
Estimated / min
Per Second Rate
$29 Thousand
Estimated / sec
Fiscal Year
FY 2026
Outlays of total $6.75T
Verified Subcategory Breakdown (Donut View — FY2026)
Medicare FY2026$920.00 Billion
Primary Operational Outlays
$598.00 Billion
65%
Grants & Assistance
$230.00 Billion
25%
Administrative Expenses
$92.00 Billion
10%
Subcategory Breakdown Table (FY2026)
| Subcategory Component | Outlays | Share of Category | Fiscal Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Operational Outlays | $598.00 Billion | 65% | FY2026 |
| Grants & Assistance | $230.00 Billion | 25% | FY2026 |
| Administrative Expenses | $92.00 Billion | 10% | FY2026 |
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Source: USAspending.govFiscal Year: FY2026Data Type: Federal OutlaysLast Updated: August 2026Classification Type: OFFICIAL
All monetary figures represent verified U.S. federal government budget outlays. Time-based rates (daily, hourly, minute, second) are mathematical rates derived directly from total annual outlays.