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Connecticut vs Pennsylvania: Medicare Costs (2026)

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

MetricConnecticut (CT)Pennsylvania (PA)
Medicare Spending/Capita$9,687$12,687
Medicare Enrollees1,184,0133,282,320
Medicaid Enrollees1,612,0174,459,760
Part B Premium$185/mo$478/mo
Part D Premium (Avg)$49/mo$82/mo
Medigap Premium (Avg)$219/mo$136/mo
Medicaid ExpansionYesYes
Uninsured Rate7.3%3.6%

Top Procedure Costs

ProcedureConnecticutPennsylvaniaDifference
Liver Transplant$199,831$139,782+$60,049
Kidney Transplant$117,929$161,213$-43,284
Heart Valve Replacement$89,142$93,136$-3,994
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)$62,360$79,506$-17,146
Spinal Fusion$48,368$40,978+$7,390
Total Knee Replacement$42,658$30,155+$12,503
Defibrillator Implantation (ICD)$39,885$35,762+$4,123
Total Hip Replacement$39,650$39,319+$331
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which state has higher Medicare spending, Connecticut or Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania has higher Medicare spending at $12,687 per capita vs $9,687 in Connecticut.

Which state has a lower uninsured rate?

Pennsylvania has a lower uninsured rate of 3.6% compared to 7.3% in Connecticut.

Have both Connecticut and Pennsylvania expanded Medicaid?

Connecticut has expanded Medicaid. Pennsylvania has expanded Medicaid.