Long-Term Federal Fiscal Data

Data from GAO's simulations can be downloaded using the links below. The first link opens a tab-delimited text file that can be downloaded by using the "File Save as" command. This file can then be directly imported into a variety of applications, including spreadsheets and databases using the "File Open" or "Import" commands. The second link opens an Adobe Acrobat (pdf) file.

Data from Long-Term Federal Model:


Baseline Extended simulation

Based on the Trustees’ assumptions for Social Security and Medicare txt pdf

Based on CBO's assumptions for Social Security and Medicare txt pdf

Data from Alternative Simulation

Based on the Trustees’ assumptions for Social Security and the CMS Actuary’s alternative assumptions for Medicare txt pdf

Based on CBO's assumptions for Social Security and Medicare txt pdf