How many people in are on Medicare?

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About 353,900, or 25% of the state's population, in 2025. Administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Medicare is one of the largest federal programs based on spending, providing health insurance coverage primarily to people 65 and older.

354K

enrolled in Medicare programs (2025)

25%

of the state's population insured by Medicare (2025)
Between 2015 and 2025, Medicare enrollment in New Hampshire grew from 263,700 to 353,900, up 34.2% over the decade.

In 2025, 353,900 New Hampshire residents were enrolled across all Medicare programs.

Unique enrollment across all parts of Medicare

While people under 65 may qualify with a disability, end-stage renal disease, or ALS, Medicare primarily serves an older population. In 2025, 315,300 New Hampshire residents aged 65 or older were enrolled in at least one part of Medicare — 89.1% of all Medicare beneficiaries in the state.
For comparison, the total 65-and-older population in New Hampshire in 2025 was 325,400. That means 96.9% of New Hampshire residents in that age group are enrolled in Medicare.

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In 2025, 315,300 people aged 65 and older in New Hampshire were enrolled in Medicare.

Unique enrollment across all parts of Medicare, by age group

A state's share of Medicare coverage largely reflects its age distribution. In 2025, Medicare covered 25% of New Hampshire residents, where 23% of the population is aged 65 or older. New Hampshire ranks fourth of 50 states in Medicare coverage.
The share of New Hampshire residents covered by Medicare has risen from 19.6% in 2015.

In 2025, 25% of New Hampshire residents were covered by Medicare.

Share of population covered by Medicare and share of population 65 or older

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