### Question
How does SOCIAL SECURITY define Medicare program spending?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1395kkk*, **Medicare program spending** is defined as:

> program spending under parts A, B, and D net of premiums

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395kkk*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part E-Miscellaneous Provisions**

