WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R43122) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Medicare's Financial Status" by health policy analyst Thomas P. Hackman.

Here are excerpts:

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SUMMARY

Medicare, the federal health insurance program that pays for covered health services for enrolled beneficiaries, provided coverage to approximately 70.7 million beneficiaries in 2026 and incu . . .

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