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Medicare State by State
   
 
Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people 65 years or older and for people with certain disabilities or kidney failure. It covers about 39 million Americans. Learn more about Medicare.
 

Use the map or menu below to find Medicare statistics for your state.

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Percentage of population enrolled in Medicare: $percentage[$state]

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