States ranked by Medicaid spending per enrollee

Becker's Healthcare August 23, 2024
Jakob Emerson

Washington, D.C. has the highest Medicaid spending per enrollee, while Tennessee has the lowest, according to an Aug. 16 report from KFF.

National Medicaid spending per enrollee was $7,593 in 2021, the most recent data available.

This data includes total state and federal spending per enrollee for full-benefit Medicaid enrollees. Overall, children account for 37% of full-benefit enrollment, but only 15% of spending. Seniors and individuals with disabilities account for 21% of enrollment but 52% of spending.

States ranked by Medicaid spending per enrollee:

1. Washington, D.C: $12,425
2. Virginia: $11,915
3. Minnesota: $11,381
4. Massachusetts: $10,456
5. Delaware: $10,360
6. New York: $9,872
7. Kentucky:...

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