Monday, June 15, 2026

Federal Healthcare Spending Tops Social Security for the First Time

From The Hill The government spent $936 billion last year on health programs including Medicare, Medicaid and subsidies related to the Affordable Care Act, a jump of 13 percent from 2014, according to the Congressional Budget Office. Spending on Social Security, in contrast, totaled $882 billion, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reported. The swelling cost of health programs is likely