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Alabama vs Washington: Medicare Costs (2026)

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

MetricAlabama (AL)Washington (WA)
Medicare Spending/Capita$10,171$9,870
Medicare Enrollees1,606,6771,357,208
Medicaid Enrollees2,175,5701,842,945
Part B Premium$185/mo$185/mo
Part D Premium (Avg)$43/mo$33/mo
Medigap Premium (Avg)$292/mo$129/mo
Medicaid ExpansionNoYes
Uninsured Rate10.2%3.0%

Top Procedure Costs

ProcedureAlabamaWashingtonDifference
Liver Transplant$151,109$145,003+$6,107
Kidney Transplant$98,233$148,949$-50,717
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)$77,610$88,119$-10,509
Heart Valve Replacement$77,247$77,017+$230
Spinal Fusion$59,446$37,681+$21,765
Defibrillator Implantation (ICD)$51,458$40,951+$10,507
Total Hip Replacement$39,775$26,825+$12,950
Total Knee Replacement$38,331$40,403$-2,073
Laminectomy$27,812$32,194$-4,382
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which state has higher Medicare spending, Alabama or Washington?

Alabama has higher Medicare spending at $10,171 per capita vs $9,870 in Washington.

Which state has a lower uninsured rate?

Washington has a lower uninsured rate of 3.0% compared to 10.2% in Alabama.

Have both Alabama and Washington expanded Medicaid?

Alabama has not expanded Medicaid. Washington has expanded Medicaid.