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Medicare & Medicaid in Nebraska (NE)

2026 healthcare costs, coverage, and spending data for Nebraska.

$9,735
Spending/Capita
2,835,489
Medicare Enrollees
3,813,986
Medicaid Enrollees
6.1%
Uninsured Rate

Medicare Premiums in Nebraska

Part B Premium
$185/mo
Part D Premium (Avg)
$39/mo
Medigap Premium (Avg)
$327/mo
Medicaid Expansion: Yes - Nebraska expanded Medicaid under the ACA

Procedure Costs in Nebraska

Hospital

ProcedureAvg CostMedicare PaysYou Pay
Liver Transplant$192,034$153,627$38,407
Kidney Transplant$122,733$98,186$24,547
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)$91,664$73,331$18,333
Heart Valve Replacement$72,542$58,034$14,508
Spinal Fusion$58,920$47,136$11,784
Defibrillator Implantation (ICD)$45,903$36,722$9,181
Pacemaker Implantation$36,274$29,019$7,255
Total Knee Replacement$32,143$25,714$6,429
Hip Fracture Repair$28,208$22,566$5,642
Laminectomy$27,023$21,619$5,405
Colectomy$26,956$21,565$5,391
Total Hip Replacement$26,281$21,025$5,256
Cardiac Catheterization with Stent$26,115$20,892$5,223
Sepsis Treatment$25,899$20,719$5,180
Heart Failure Treatment (Inpatient)$19,029$15,223$3,806

Outpatient

ProcedureAvg CostMedicare PaysYou Pay
TURP (Prostate)$9,020$7,216$1,804
Lithotripsy (Kidney Stones)$8,667$6,933$1,733
Arthroscopic Knee Surgery$8,503$6,803$1,701
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery$7,787$6,229$1,557
Dialysis Access Surgery$7,271$5,817$1,454
Hemorrhoid Surgery$6,224$4,979$1,245
Tonsillectomy$6,050$4,840$1,210
Septoplasty$5,284$4,227$1,057
Bunionectomy$4,679$3,744$936
Nasal Polyp Removal$3,985$3,188$797
Carpal Tunnel Release$3,846$3,077$769
Ganglion Cyst Removal$3,558$2,847$712
Bronchoscopy$3,433$2,746$687
Adenoidectomy$3,388$2,710$678
Pilonidal Cyst Surgery$3,242$2,593$648

Imaging

ProcedureAvg CostMedicare PaysYou Pay
PET Scan$2,921$2,337$584
Nuclear Stress Test$2,462$1,969$492
MRI Spine (Cervical)$1,748$1,399$350
CT Angiography$1,709$1,367$342
MRI Shoulder$1,358$1,086$272
MRI Brain$1,343$1,074$269
CT Scan Abdomen/Pelvis$1,163$930$233
MRI Spine (Lumbar)$1,128$902$226
MRI Hip$1,009$807$202
MRI Knee$964$771$193
CT Scan Chest$876$701$175
Bone Scan$752$602$150
CT Colonography (Virtual)$707$566$141
Echocardiogram$679$543$136
CT Scan Head$601$480$120

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Medicare spend per person in Nebraska?

In 2026, the average Medicare spending per beneficiary in Nebraska is $9,735.

How many people are enrolled in Medicare in Nebraska?

Nebraska has approximately 2,835,489 Medicare beneficiaries.

Did Nebraska expand Medicaid?

Yes, Nebraska expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act.

What is the uninsured rate in Nebraska?

The uninsured rate in Nebraska is 6.1%.

What is the average Medigap premium in Nebraska?

The average Medigap (Medicare Supplement) premium in Nebraska is $327 per month.