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Alabama vs Vermont: Medicare Costs (2026)

Side-by-side comparison of Medicare spending, premiums, and healthcare coverage.

MetricAlabama (AL)Vermont (VT)
Medicare Spending/Capita$10,171$10,273
Medicare Enrollees1,606,6773,007,602
Medicaid Enrollees2,175,5704,043,470
Part B Premium$185/mo$178/mo
Part D Premium (Avg)$43/mo$44/mo
Medigap Premium (Avg)$292/mo$329/mo
Medicaid ExpansionNoYes
Uninsured Rate10.2%5.6%

Top Procedure Costs

ProcedureAlabamaVermontDifference
Liver Transplant$151,109$204,897$-53,788
Kidney Transplant$98,233$121,950$-23,717
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)$77,610$73,215+$4,395
Heart Valve Replacement$77,247$78,184$-937
Spinal Fusion$59,446$60,848$-1,401
Defibrillator Implantation (ICD)$51,458$46,251+$5,206
Total Hip Replacement$39,775$31,626+$8,149
Total Knee Replacement$38,331$33,207+$5,123
Laminectomy$27,812$26,974+$838
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which state has higher Medicare spending, Alabama or Vermont?

Vermont has higher Medicare spending at $10,273 per capita vs $10,171 in Alabama.

Which state has a lower uninsured rate?

Vermont has a lower uninsured rate of 5.6% compared to 10.2% in Alabama.

Have both Alabama and Vermont expanded Medicaid?

Alabama has not expanded Medicaid. Vermont has expanded Medicaid.