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2009 Medicare
Advantage COSTSHARE REPORTSM
Buffalo
Area Comparisons
Annual
estimated out-of-pocket costs for Medicare Advantage Plan members*
All Plans below
include Medicare Part D-Drug Benefits
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#1 |
WellCare
(Value) ** |
$155
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WellCare
(Value) ** |
$1,210
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Independent
Health (Encompass 65 Extra - $55) |
$2,867 |
#2 |
Blue Cross
Blue Shield -WNY (Senior Blue 651 Part D) ** |
$429 |
Independent
Health (Encompass 65 - $22) |
$1,383 |
Independent
Health (Encompass 65 PPO - $52) |
$3,073 |
#3 |
Excellus
(Senior Choice Value) ** |
$518 |
Independent
Health (Encompass 65 Extra - $55) |
$1,489 |
Independent
Health (Encompass 65 - $22) |
$3,893 |
#4 |
Independent
Health (Encompass 65 - 22) |
$532 |
Independent
Health (Encompass 65 PPO - $52) |
$1,597 |
Blue
Cross Blue Shield -WNY (Senior Blue 653 Part D - $51) |
$4,454 |
#5 |
Excellus(Univera
Medicare PPO 102-$20) |
$758 |
Blue
Cross Blue Shield -WNY (Senior Blue 651 Part D) ** |
$1,646 |
WellCare
(Value) ** |
$4,821
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#6 |
Independent
Health (Encompass 65 Extra - $55) |
$826 |
Excellus
(Senior Choice Value) ** |
$1,655 |
Excellus
(Senior Choice Secure - $70) |
$5,060
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#7 |
Independent
Health (Encompass 65 PPO - $52) |
$896 |
Blue
Cross Blue Shield -WNY (Senior Blue 653 Part D - $51) |
$1,891 |
Excellus
(Senior Choice Value) ** |
$5,294 |
#8 |
Blue
Cross Blue Shield -WNY(Senior Blue 653 Part D - $51) |
$948 |
Excellus
(Univera Medicare PPO 102-$20) |
$1,895 |
Blue
Cross Blue Shield -WNY (Senior Blue 651 Part D) ** |
$5,440
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#9 |
Excellus
(Senior Choice Secure - $70) |
$1,190 |
Excellus
(Senior Choice Secure - $70) |
$2,014 |
Excellus
(Univera Medicare PPO 102-$20) |
$5,534 |
#10 |
Blue
Cross Blue Shield -WNY (Trad. Blue Medicare PPO - $82) |
$1,450 |
Blue
Cross Blue Shield -WNY (Trad. Blue Medicare PPO - $82) |
$2,598 |
Blue
Cross Blue Shield -WNY (Trad. Blue Medicare PPO - $82) |
$6,308 |
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Average:All
Plans |
$770 |
Average:All
Plans |
$1,738 |
Average:All
Plans |
$4,674 |
*Annual cost (out-of-pocket expenses) include applicable
copayments, deductibles, and premiums. Premiums may vary depending on county of residence. Medicare Part B premium
($96.40 minimum per month in 2009) is not included in cost calculations.
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