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Kentucky vs Vermont: Medicare Costs (2026)

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

MetricKentucky (KY)Vermont (VT)
Medicare Spending/Capita$14,424$10,273
Medicare Enrollees1,859,9913,007,602
Medicaid Enrollees2,513,3224,043,470
Part B Premium$185/mo$178/mo
Part D Premium (Avg)$41/mo$44/mo
Medigap Premium (Avg)$243/mo$329/mo
Medicaid ExpansionYesYes
Uninsured Rate4.9%5.6%

Top Procedure Costs

ProcedureKentuckyVermontDifference
Liver Transplant$170,556$204,897$-34,341
Kidney Transplant$113,220$121,950$-8,730
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)$69,586$73,215$-3,629
Heart Valve Replacement$69,356$78,184$-8,828
Spinal Fusion$62,020$60,848+$1,173
Defibrillator Implantation (ICD)$34,879$46,251$-11,372
Total Hip Replacement$33,172$31,626+$1,546
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which state has higher Medicare spending, Kentucky or Vermont?

Kentucky has higher Medicare spending at $14,424 per capita vs $10,273 in Vermont.

Which state has a lower uninsured rate?

Kentucky has a lower uninsured rate of 4.9% compared to 5.6% in Vermont.

Have both Kentucky and Vermont expanded Medicaid?

Kentucky has expanded Medicaid. Vermont has expanded Medicaid.