Rochester Area 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	WellCare (Value HMO)	$3,260	Excellus (Blue Choice Select HMO)	$4,510	Excellus (Blue Choice Select HMO)	$6,610
#2	Excellus (Blue Choice Select HMO)	$3,300	United Healthcare (Medicare Complete Choice PPO)	$4,620	United Healthcare (Medicare Complete Choice PPO)	$7,050
#3	United Healthcare (Medicare Complete Choice PPO)	$3,310	Aetna (Medicare Elite PPO)	$4,800	Aetna (Medicare Elite PPO)	$7,160
#4	Universal American (Today's Options Advantage 650 PPO-$37)	$3,390	Universal American (Today's Options Advantage 650 PPO-$37)	$4,930	Universal American (Today's Options Advantage 650 PPO-$37)	$7,390
#5	Aetna (Medicare Elite PPO)	$3,420	WellCare (Value HMO)	$5,030	WellCare (Value HMO)	$7,670
#6	MVP Health Care (WellSelect PPO - $59)	$4,200	MVP Health Care (WellSelect PPO - $59)	$5,580	MVP Health Care (WellSelect PPO - $59)	$7,780
	Average: All Plans	$3,480	Average: All Plans	$4,912	Average: All Plans	$7,277

*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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