Des Moines Area Comparisons

Annual estimated out-of-pocket costs for Medicare Advantage Plan members*
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#1 MediGold
(Essential HMO) 		 $420 MediGold
(Essential HMO) 		 $2,595 MediGold
(Essential HMO) 		 $6,020
#2 WellMark
(Blue Medicare Advantage PPO) 		 $489 WellMark
(Blue Medicare Advantage PPO) 		 $2,719 Humana
(Gold Plus HMO-53) 		 $6,417
#3 HealthPartners
(UnityPoint Align PPO) 		$545 United HealthCare
(AARP Medicare Advantage 2 HMO)		 $2,814 WellMark
(Blue Medicare Advantage PPO) 		 $6,718
#4 United HealthCare
(AARP Medicare Advantage 2 HMO) 		 $564 Humana
(Gold Plus HMO-53) 		 $2,844 HealthPartners
(UnityPoint Align PPO) 		 $6,856
#5 Humana
(Gold Plus HMO-53) 		 $574 HealthPartners
(UnityPoint Align PPO) 		 $2,920 Aetna  
(Medicare Prime HMO) 		 $6,956
#6 Aetna  
(Medicare Prime HMO) 		 $614 Aetna  
(Medicare Prime HMO) 		 $3,215 United HealthCare
(AARP Medicare Advantage 2 HMO) 		 $7,139
  Average: All Plans $534 Average: All Plans $2,851 Average: All Plans $6,684

*Annual estimated costs (out-of-pocket expenses) include applicable 2023 plan copayments, deductibles, and premiums as posted on Medicare Plan Finder (www.Medicare.gov). Medicare Part B monthly premiums ($164.90 in 2023 for most beneficiaries) are not included.  Estimated costs may be greater for beneficiaries who are late enrolling for Medicare Part D (prescription drug) coverage or lower for beneficiaries with limited income and resources who may be eligible for low-income subsidies.  Estimates do not include cost-sharing for additional popular benefits provided by some plans, e.g., eyewear, hearing aids, transportation.  

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