Boston - Middlesex County Comparisons

2017 Medicare Advantage COSTSHARE REPORT

Annual estimated out-of-pocket costs for Medicare Advantage Plan members* All Plans below include Medicare Part D - Drug Benefits Indicates $0 Premium Plans Click the Senior Choice Gold Award highlighted Medicare Plan for enrollment details
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#1	Blue Cross/Blue Shield (Medicare PPO Blue Saver Rx)	$3,260	United HealthCare (AARP Medicare Complete 1 HMO)	$4,570	Harvard Pilgrim (Stride Value Rx HMO-$57)	$6,310
#2	United HealthCare (AARP Medicare Complete 1 HMO)	$3,290	Harvard Pilgrim (Stride Value Rx HMO-$57)	$4,690	United HealthCare (AARP Medicare Complete 1 HMO)	$6,980
#3	Fallon Community (Senior Plan Saver Enhanced Rx HMO-$54)	$3,420	Fallon Community (Senior Plan Saver Enhanced Rx HMO-$54)	$4,730	Blue Cross/Blue Shield (Medicare HMO Blue Value Rx - $39)	$7,020
#4	Tufts Health Plan (Medicare Preferred HMO Saver Rx)	$3,480	Blue Cross/Blue Shield (Medicare PPO Blue Saver Rx)	$4,810	Tufts Health Plan (Medicare Preferred HMO Saver Rx)	$7,020
#5	Blue Cross/Blue Shield (Medicare HMO Blue Value Rx - $39)	$3,490	Blue Cross/Blue Shield (Medicare PPO Blue Saver Rx)	$4,830	United HealthCare (AARP Medicare Complete 2 HMO-$42)	$7,030
#6	Fallon Community (Senior Plan Super Saver Rx HMO)	$3,540	Tufts Health Plan (Medicare Preferred HMO Saver Rx)	$4,850	Blue Cross/Blue Shield (Medicare PPO Blue Saver Rx)	$7,210
#7	Harvard Pilgrim (Stride Value Rx HMO-$57)	$3,600	Blue Cross/Blue Shield (Medicare HMO Blue Value Rx - $39)	$4,870	Fallon Community (Senior Plan Saver Enhanced Rx HMO-$54)	$7,210
#8	United HealthCare (AARP Medicare Complete 2 HMO-$42)	$3,670	Fallon Community (Senior Plan Super Saver Rx HMO)	$4,870	Tufts Health Plan (Medicare Preferred HMO Basic Rx-$59)	$7,230
#9	Tufts Health Plan (Medicare Preferred HMO Basic Rx-$59)	$3,960	Tufts Health Plan (Medicare Preferred HMO Basic Rx-$59)	$5,170	Fallon Community (Senior Plan Super Saver Rx HMO)	$7,330
	Average: All Plans	$3,523	Average: All Plans	$4,821	Average: All Plans	$7,038

*Annual estimated cost (out-of-pocket expenses) from Medicare Plan Finder (www.Medicare.gov) include applicable plan copayments, deductibles, and premiums. Medicare Part B monthly premiums ($134 or $109 in 2017 for most beneficiaries) are included in cost calculations. 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. Estimates do not include cost-sharing for additional popular benefits provided by some plans, e.g., eyewear, hearing aids, dental prevention services, transportation.

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