Distribution and Spending Analysis of Traditional Medicare Beneficiaries in 2009
In 2009, the average per capita spending for Traditional Medicare beneficiaries was $9,702. Notably, the top 10% of spenders incurred an average of $55,763, while the bottom 90% averaged just $4,584. There were a total of 35.4 million Traditional Medicare beneficiaries, resulting in an overall spending of $343 billion. This analysis, conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation, excludes Medicare Advantage enrollees and includes both non-institutionalized and institutionalized beneficiaries.
Distribution and Spending Analysis of Traditional Medicare Beneficiaries in 2009
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Distribution of Traditional Medicare Beneficiaries and Medicare Spending, 2009 Average per capita Traditional Medicare spending: $9,702 Average per capita Traditional Medicare spending among top 10%: $55,763 Average per capita Traditional Medicare spending among bottom 90%: $4,584 Total Number of Traditional Medicare Beneficiaries: 35.4 million Total Traditional Medicare Spending: $343 billion NOTES: Excludes Medicare Advantage enrollees. Includes noninstitutionalized and institutionalized beneficiaries. SOURCE: Kaiser Family Foundation analysis of the CMS Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey Cost and Use File, 2009.
