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Delaware vs North Dakota: Medicare Costs (2026)

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

MetricDelaware (DE)North Dakota (ND)
Medicare Spending/Capita$12,778$11,676
Medicare Enrollees1,813,4911,101,115
Medicaid Enrollees2,451,3211,501,487
Part B Premium$185/mo$185/mo
Part D Premium (Avg)$27/mo$35/mo
Medigap Premium (Avg)$163/mo$140/mo
Medicaid ExpansionYesYes
Uninsured Rate4.8%6.7%

Top Procedure Costs

ProcedureDelawareNorth DakotaDifference
Liver Transplant$218,521$178,759+$39,762
Kidney Transplant$112,325$116,999$-4,674
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)$76,424$90,308$-13,884
Heart Valve Replacement$71,838$70,958+$881
Spinal Fusion$61,165$38,484+$22,681
Defibrillator Implantation (ICD)$49,431$34,234+$15,197
Total Knee Replacement$43,613$36,332+$7,281
Total Hip Replacement$34,502$35,528$-1,026
Laminectomy$31,375$29,330+$2,045
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Delaware has higher Medicare spending at $12,778 per capita vs $11,676 in North Dakota.

Which state has a lower uninsured rate?

Delaware has a lower uninsured rate of 4.8% compared to 6.7% in North Dakota.

Have both Delaware and North Dakota expanded Medicaid?

Delaware has expanded Medicaid. North Dakota has expanded Medicaid.