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Austin Area 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 Devoted Health
(Core HMO) 		 $551 Humana
(Gold Plus HMO-37) 		 $2,560 Humana
(Gold Plus HMO-37) 		 $5,578
#2 Humana
(Gold Plus HMO-37) 		 $575 Devoted Health
(Core HMO) 		 $2,710 Aetna
(Medicare Premier HMO)  		 $5,897

#3

 WellPoint
(Medicare Advantage HMO)  		 $645 WellPoint
(Medicare Advantage HMO)  		 $3,094 Devoted Health
(Core HMO) 		 $6,140
#4 United HealthCare
(AARP Medicare Advantage HMO) 		 $718 United HealthCare
(AARP Medicare Advantage HMO) 		 $3,804 WellPoint
(Medicare Advantage HMO)  		 $7,222
#5 Aetna
(Medicare Premier HMO)  		 $959 Aetna
(Medicare Premier HMO)  		 $3,913 United HealthCare
(AARP Medicare Advantage HMO) 		 $8,106
#6 WellCare
(Simple HMO)  		 $1,359 WellCare
(Simple HMO)  		 $4,391 WellCare
(Simple HMO)  		 $9,435
#7 Blue Cross Blue Shield
(Value HMO) 		 $3,777 Blue Cross Blue Shield
(Value HMO) 		 $6,327 Blue Cross Blue Shield
(Value HMO) 		 $10,468
  Average: All Plans $1,226 Average: All Plans $3,828 Average: All Plans $7,549

*Annual estimated costs (out-of-pocket expenses) include applicable 2026 plan copayments, deductibles, and premiums as posted on Medicare Plan Finder (www.Medicare.gov). Medicare Part B monthly premiums ($202.90 in 2026 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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