This fact sheet provides a basic overview of the Medicare program, including how it is financed, who is eligible and what benefits are covered under the program. In addition, it describes supplemental health insurance, benefits provided by the new drug law and data on Medicare expenditures and financing.   

 Fact Sheet (.pdf)

Previous versions:

 February 2007 (.pdf)

 July 2006 (.pdf)

 September 2005 (.pdf)

 April 2005 (.pdf)

 April 2003 (.pdf)