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Alaska vs North Dakota: Medicare Costs (2026)

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

MetricAlaska (AK)North Dakota (ND)
Medicare Spending/Capita$10,300$11,676
Medicare Enrollees2,959,9871,101,115
Medicaid Enrollees3,979,9831,501,487
Part B Premium$185/mo$185/mo
Part D Premium (Avg)$71/mo$35/mo
Medigap Premium (Avg)$259/mo$140/mo
Medicaid ExpansionYesYes
Uninsured Rate7.8%6.7%

Top Procedure Costs

ProcedureAlaskaNorth DakotaDifference
Liver Transplant$205,419$178,759+$26,660
Kidney Transplant$140,732$116,999+$23,732
Heart Valve Replacement$95,882$70,958+$24,924
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)$84,129$90,308$-6,180
Spinal Fusion$40,907$38,484+$2,423
Total Knee Replacement$39,106$36,332+$2,774
Total Hip Replacement$35,472$35,528$-56
Defibrillator Implantation (ICD)$34,276$34,234+$41
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which state has higher Medicare spending, Alaska or North Dakota?

North Dakota has higher Medicare spending at $11,676 per capita vs $10,300 in Alaska.

Which state has a lower uninsured rate?

North Dakota has a lower uninsured rate of 6.7% compared to 7.8% in Alaska.

Have both Alaska and North Dakota expanded Medicaid?

Alaska has expanded Medicaid. North Dakota has expanded Medicaid.