HHS Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services Proposed Budget of $786.7 Billion for Medicaid, $739 Billion for Medicare Reflects Continued Dominance of Federal Health Spending
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2026-04-11
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WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 reflects the largest share of federal spending, with Medicaid alone accounting for approximately $786.7 billion in total obligations and Medicare trust fund payments reaching roughly $739.3 billion. Unlike other agencies experiencing reductions, CMS funding continues to expand, underscoring the central role of entitlement programs in the federal . . .
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WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 reflects the largest share of federal spending, with Medicaid alone accounting for approximately $786.7 billion in total obligations and Medicare trust fund payments reaching roughly $739.3 billion. Unlike other agencies experiencing reductions, CMS funding continues to expand, underscoring the central role of entitlement programs in the federal . . .
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TARGETED NEWS SERVICE (founded 2004) features non-partisan 'edited journalism' news briefs and information for news organizations, public policy groups and other organizations. For more information contact MYRON STRUCK, editor, editor@targetednews.com, Springfield, Virginia; 703/304-1897; https://targetednews.com