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Medicare taxes are the federal payroll taxes in the United States specifically dedicated to funding the Medicare health insurance program, which provides coverage for individuals aged 65 and older, as well as certain younger people with disabilities. These taxes are automatically withheld from workers' earnings and matched by employers, forming a critical pillar of social security contributions that help ensure access to medical services. In today's debates over healthcare affordability, they highlight the balance between individual contributions and public welfare systems.
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