Wallet, cash and stethoscopeBeneficiaries with poorer health, those with multiple chronicconditions, and those with any inpatient hospital use faced higherout-of-pocket costs than the average traditional Medicarebeneficiary. (Photo: Shutterstock)

As the debate over Medicare for All rages on, a new study fromthe Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) offers a timely reminder: ourcurrent Medicare system is far from perfect.

The new study analyzes how much Medicare membersspend out of pocket on their health care. The study finds that2016, the average person with Medicare coverage spent $5,460 inout-of-pocket costs. This includes those in community-livingprograms and those in long-term care facilities.

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