Worth County: Medicare dependency reached 5.2% in 2022

Worth County: Medicare dependency reached 5.2% in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers in Worth County totaled $21.28 million, amounting to $2,908 per capita, or 26.1% of total government transfers, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.Among all government transfer programs, Medicare was the second largest contributor in the county. Social Security was the largest contributor, totaling $32.8 million, equating to $4,482 per capita and making up 40.3% of total transfers.Comparativel…