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Iowa vs Ohio: Medicare Costs (2026)

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

MetricIowa (IA)Ohio (OH)
Medicare Spending/Capita$13,800$14,083
Medicare Enrollees1,156,2232,045,620
Medicaid Enrollees1,574,9652,760,827
Part B Premium$185/mo$185/mo
Part D Premium (Avg)$61/mo$84/mo
Medigap Premium (Avg)$318/mo$127/mo
Medicaid ExpansionYesYes
Uninsured Rate3.4%6.1%

Top Procedure Costs

ProcedureIowaOhioDifference
Liver Transplant$191,947$188,726+$3,221
Kidney Transplant$133,788$145,326$-11,538
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)$89,507$58,141+$31,367
Heart Valve Replacement$76,405$64,285+$12,120
Spinal Fusion$52,101$61,567$-9,466
Defibrillator Implantation (ICD)$43,539$51,155$-7,616
Total Knee Replacement$37,683$28,450+$9,233
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which state has higher Medicare spending, Iowa or Ohio?

Ohio has higher Medicare spending at $14,083 per capita vs $13,800 in Iowa.

Which state has a lower uninsured rate?

Iowa has a lower uninsured rate of 3.4% compared to 6.1% in Ohio.

Have both Iowa and Ohio expanded Medicaid?

Iowa has expanded Medicaid. Ohio has expanded Medicaid.