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Alabama vs Montana: Medicare Costs (2026)

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

MetricAlabama (AL)Montana (MT)
Medicare Spending/Capita$10,171$8,676
Medicare Enrollees1,606,6771,157,559
Medicaid Enrollees2,175,5701,576,746
Part B Premium$185/mo$185/mo
Part D Premium (Avg)$43/mo$43/mo
Medigap Premium (Avg)$292/mo$291/mo
Medicaid ExpansionNoYes
Uninsured Rate10.2%2.9%

Top Procedure Costs

ProcedureAlabamaMontanaDifference
Liver Transplant$151,109$159,407$-8,297
Kidney Transplant$98,233$101,280$-3,048
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)$77,610$87,170$-9,559
Heart Valve Replacement$77,247$74,302+$2,946
Spinal Fusion$59,446$48,076+$11,370
Defibrillator Implantation (ICD)$51,458$37,630+$13,827
Total Hip Replacement$39,775$38,753+$1,022
Total Knee Replacement$38,331$27,456+$10,875
Hip Fracture Repair$30,669$30,490+$179
Laminectomy$27,812$27,406+$406
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which state has higher Medicare spending, Alabama or Montana?

Alabama has higher Medicare spending at $10,171 per capita vs $8,676 in Montana.

Which state has a lower uninsured rate?

Montana has a lower uninsured rate of 2.9% compared to 10.2% in Alabama.

Have both Alabama and Montana expanded Medicaid?

Alabama has not expanded Medicaid. Montana has expanded Medicaid.