Healthcare spending, insurance rates, and estimated procedure costs in New Hampshire (NH). Per-capita spending is 9% above the national average.
Estimates based on New Hampshire's cost index of 1.12x 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 | $280 | $98 | $250 |
| Emergency Room Visit | $2,464 | $862 | $2,200 |
| MRI Scan | $1,484 | $519 | $1,325 |
| CT Scan | $924 | $323 | $825 |
| Childbirth (Vaginal) | $15,120 | $5,292 | $13,500 |
| Childbirth (C-Section) | $25,200 | $8,820 | $22,500 |
| Knee Replacement | $39,200 | $13,720 | $35,000 |
| Hip Replacement | $42,560 | $14,896 | $38,000 |
| Appendectomy | $17,920 | $6,272 | $16,000 |
| Colonoscopy | $3,080 | $1,078 | $2,750 |
| Dental Cleaning | $140 | $49 | $125 |
| Root Canal | $1,232 | $431 | $1,100 |
New Hampshire residents spend an average of $10,234 per person per year on healthcare, which is 9% higher than the national average of $9,421. The state's cost index of 1.12 means that a procedure costing $1,000 nationally would cost approximately $1,120 in New Hampshire.
New Hampshire has expanded Medicaid under the ACA, helping to reduce the uninsured rate to 5.4%. Residents with incomes up to 138% of the federal poverty level may qualify for Medicaid coverage.
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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire is $10,234 per year. The cost index is 1.12x the national average, meaning medical procedures cost approximately 12% more than the US average.
New Hampshire has an uninsured rate of 5.4%, compared to the national average of approximately 8%. New Hampshire has expanded Medicaid under the ACA, which helps cover more low-income residents.
Top-rated hospitals in New Hampshire include Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Elliot Hospital, Catholic Medical Center. Rankings are based on CMS Hospital Compare quality ratings, patient outcomes, and specialty accreditations.
The average monthly marketplace health insurance premium in New Hampshire is approximately $498. Actual costs vary based on plan tier (Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum), age, household size, and income-based subsidies available through Healthcare.gov.
Yes, New Hampshire has expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, extending coverage to adults with incomes up to 138% of the federal poverty level.
Data verified · Source: CMS, KFF, Census Bureau & Healthcare.gov data
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