Healthcare spending, insurance rates, and estimated procedure costs in Georgia (GA). Per-capita spending is 13% below the national average.
Estimates based on Georgia's cost index of 0.95x applied to national average procedure prices. Insured costs assume typical in-network copay/coinsurance at roughly 35% of the full price. Actual costs depend on provider, facility type, and insurance plan.
| Procedure | Estimated Cost | With Insurance | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor Office Visit | $238 | $83 | $250 |
| Emergency Room Visit | $2,090 | $732 | $2,200 |
| MRI Scan | $1,259 | $441 | $1,325 |
| CT Scan | $784 | $274 | $825 |
| Childbirth (Vaginal) | $12,825 | $4,489 | $13,500 |
| Childbirth (C-Section) | $21,375 | $7,481 | $22,500 |
| Knee Replacement | $33,250 | $11,638 | $35,000 |
| Hip Replacement | $36,100 | $12,635 | $38,000 |
| Appendectomy | $15,200 | $5,320 | $16,000 |
| Colonoscopy | $2,613 | $914 | $2,750 |
| Dental Cleaning | $119 | $42 | $125 |
| Root Canal | $1,045 | $366 | $1,100 |
Georgia residents spend an average of $8,156 per person per year on healthcare, which is 13% lower than the national average of $9,421. The state's cost index of 0.95 means that a procedure costing $1,000 nationally would cost approximately $950 in Georgia.
Georgia has not expanded Medicaid under the ACA, contributing to an uninsured rate of 12.9%. A coverage gap may exist for adults who earn too much for traditional Medicaid but too little for marketplace subsidies.
For the best price on a planned procedure, compare quotes from at least three facilities. Hospital outpatient departments typically charge 2-3x more than ambulatory surgery centers for the same procedure. Under the CMS Hospital Price Transparency rule, all Georgia hospitals must publish their negotiated rates — use those files to comparison shop.
Data sources: CMS Hospital Price Transparency, Kaiser Family Foundation, Census Bureau ACS, Healthcare.gov marketplace data. Figures are estimates and may differ from actual billed amounts.
The average per-capita healthcare spending in Georgia is $8,156 per year. The cost index is 0.95x the national average, meaning medical procedures cost approximately 5% less than the US average.
Georgia has an uninsured rate of 12.9%, compared to the national average of approximately 8%. Georgia has not expanded Medicaid under the ACA, contributing to a higher uninsured rate.
Top-rated hospitals in Georgia include Emory University Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. Rankings are based on CMS Hospital Compare quality ratings, patient outcomes, and specialty accreditations.
The average monthly marketplace health insurance premium in Georgia is approximately $487. Actual costs vary based on plan tier (Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum), age, household size, and income-based subsidies available through Healthcare.gov.
No, Georgia has not expanded Medicaid under the ACA. This means a coverage gap may exist for adults who earn too much for traditional Medicaid but too little for marketplace subsidies.
Data verified · Source: CMS, KFF, Census Bureau & Healthcare.gov data
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