Des Moines 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 | MercyOne Health (No Premium HMO) |
$390 | MercyOne Health (No Premium HMO) |
$2,645 | MercyOne Health (No Premium HMO) |
$6,125 |
| #2 | HealthPartners (UnityPoint Align PPO) |
$510 | United HealthCare (AARP Medicare Advantage HMO) |
$2,873 | WellMark (Blue Medicare Advantage PPO) |
$6,377 |
| #3 | WellMark (Blue Medicare Advantage PPO) |
$517 | Aetna (Medicare Premier HMO) |
$2,930 | Humana (Gold Plus HMO-53) |
$6,719 |
| #4 | United HealthCare (AARP Medicare Advantage HMO) |
$524 | HealthPartners (UnityPoint Align PPO) |
$3,035 | United HealthCare (AARP Medicare Advantage HMO) |
$6,757 |
| #5 | Humana (Gold Plus HMO-53) |
$589 | WellMark (Blue Medicare Advantage PPO) |
$3,067 | HealthPartners (UnityPoint Align PPO) |
$6,914 |
| #6 | Aetna (Medicare Premier HMO) |
$614 | Humana (Gold Plus HMO-53) |
$3,084 | Aetna (Medicare Premier HMO) |
$7,156 |
| Average: All Plans | $524 | Average: All Plans | $2,939 | Average: All Plans | $6,675 |
*Annual estimated costs (out-of-pocket expenses) include applicable 2024 plan copayments, deductibles, and premiums as posted on Medicare Plan Finder (www.Medicare.gov). Medicare Part B monthly premiums ($174.70 in 2024 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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