New York Metro - Suffolk County Comparisons

Annual estimated out-of-pocket costs for Medicare Advantage Plan members*
All Plans below include Medicare Part D - Drug Benefits    Indicates $0 Premium Plans
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#1 HealthFirst
(Signature PPO) 
$243 HealthFirst
(Signature PPO) 
$2,473 Humana
(Choice PPO)      
$7,047
#2 Cigna Healthcare
(True Choice PPO)    
$604 Humana
(Choice PPO)  
$2,923 HealthFirst
(Signature PPO)     
 
$7,563
#3 WellCare
(No Premium PPO) 
821$ Cigna Healthcare
(True Choice PPO)    
$3,121 Cigna Healthcare
(True Choice PPO)   
$8,563
#4 Humana
(Choice PPO)    
$1,129 Aetna
(Medicare Premier Plus HMO-$34)
$3,961 United HealthCare
(AARP Medicare Advantage PPO-$29) 
$9,627
#5 VNSNY Choice
(Easy Care HMO-$25)
$1,364 United HealthCare
(AARP Medicare Advantage PPO-$29)
$4,079 Aetna
(Medicare Premier Plus HMO-$34)
$10,040
#6 United HealthCare
(AARP Medicare Advantage PPO-$29)
$1,515 WellCare
(No Premium PPO) 
   
$5,031 WellCare
(No Premium PPO) 
$11,520
#7 Aetna
(Medicare Premier Plus HMO-$34)   
$1,775 Empire Blue Cross
(Medicare Advantage HMO-$73) 
$5,206 Empire Blue Cross
(Medicare Advantage HMO-$73) 
$12,213
#8 Empire Blue Cross
(Medicare Advantage HMO-$73) 
$2,766 VNSNY Choice
(Easy Care HMO-$25)
$5,921 VNSNY Choice
(Easy Care HMO-$25)
$13,906
  Average: All Plans $1,277 Average: All Plans $4,089 Average: All Plans $10,060

*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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