New York Metro - Queens County Comparisons
Annual estimated out-of-pocket costs for Medicare Advantage Plan members*
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| #1 | WellCare (No Premium HMO) |
$591 | Bright Health (Classic Care HMO) |
$2,967 | Bright Health (Classic Care HMO) |
$7,751 |
| #2 | Bright Health (Classic Care HMO) |
$876 | Empire Blue Cross (MediBlue Select HMO) |
$3,350 | Empire Blue Cross (MediBlue Select HMO) |
$7,937 |
| #3 | HealthFirst (65 Plus HMO) |
$908 | Centers Plan for Healthy Living (Medicare Advantage Care HMO) |
$3,437 | Centers Plan for Healthy Living (Medicare Advantage Care HMO) |
$8,282 |
| #4 | Humana (Choice PPO) |
$1,104 | Humana (Choice PPO) |
$3,690 | Humana (Choice PPO) |
$9,021 |
| #5 | Empire Blue Cross (MediBlue Select HMO) |
$1,190 | EmblemHealth (VIP Essential HMO) |
$4,119 | EmblemHealth (VIP Essential HMO) |
$9,815 |
| #6 | EmblemHealth (VIP Essential HMO) |
$1,274 | United HealthCare (AARP Medicare Advantage Prime HMO) |
$4,551 | United HealthCare (AARP Medicare Advantage Prime HMO) |
$9,832 |
| #7 | Centers Plan for Healthy Living (Medicare Advantage Care HMO) |
$1,320 | VNSNY Choice (EasyCare HMO-$25) |
$4,709 | VNSNY Choice (EasyCare HMO-$25) |
$10,607 |
| #8 | Aetna (Medicare Discover Value HMO) |
$1,581 | WellCare (No Premium HMO) |
$4,992 | MetroPlus (Platinum HMO-$149) |
$11,599 |
| #9 | United HealthCare (AARP Medicare Advantage Prime HMO) |
$1,924 | HealthFirst (65 Plus HMO) |
$5,344 | WellCare (No Premium HMO) |
$11,667 |
| #10 | Elderplan (Extra Help HMO-$42) |
$1,939 | AgeWell (LiveWell HMO-$42) |
$5,392 | HealthFirst (65 Plus HMO) |
$11,824 |
| #11 | VNSNY Choice (EasyCare HMO-$25) |
$2,251 | Elderplan (Extra Help HMO-$42) |
$5,755 | Aetna (Medicare Discover Value HMO) |
$12,168 |
| #12 | AgeWell (LiveWell HMO-$42) |
$3,519 | Aetna (Medicare Discover Value HMO) |
$5,927 | Elderplan (Extra Help HMO-$42) |
$12,246 |
| #13 | MetroPlus (Platinum HMO-$149) |
$5,371 | MetroPlus (Platinum HMO-$149) |
$7,090 | AgeWell (LiveWell HMO-$42) |
$13,002 |
| Average: All Plans | $1,834 | Average: All Plans | $4,717 | Average: All Plans | $10,442 |
*Annual estimated costs (out-of-pocket expenses) include applicable 2022 plan copayments, deductibles, and premiums as posted on Medicare Plan Finder (www.Medicare.gov). Medicare Part B monthly premiums ($170.10 in 2022 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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