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Charleston SC 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          # Indicates Part B premium 'giveback' Plans
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#1 Devoted Health
(Giveback PPO)  #		 $0 Devoted Health
(Giveback PPO)  #		  $0 Devoted Health
(Giveback PPO)  #		 $0
#2 Humana
(Gold Plus HMO) 		 $720 United HealthCare
(AARP Medicare Advantage HMO) 		 $1,878 United HealthCare
(AARP Medicare Advantage HMO) 		 $2,885
#3 HealthSpring
(Preferred Medicare HMO) 		  $752 HealthSpring
(Preferred Medicare HMO) 		 $3,218 HealthSpring
(Preferred Medicare HMO) 		 $7,382
#4 Aetna
(Medicare Value Plus HMO) 		  $812 Humana
(Gold Plus HMO) 		 $3,453 WellCare
(Simple HMO) 		  $8,013
#5 Clover Health
(LiveHealthy PPO)  		 $814 Aetna
(Medicare Value Plus HMO) 		  $3,513 Humana
(Gold Plus HMO) 		 $8,140
#6 Blue Cross Blue Shield
(Total Value PPO) 		 $829 WellCare
(Simple HMO) 		 $3,513 Aetna
(Medicare Value Plus HMO) 		 $8,275
#7 United HealthCare
(AARP Medicare Advantage HMO) 		 $853 Clover Health
(LiveHealthy PPO)  		 $3,649 Clover Health
(LiveHealthy PPO)  		 $8,297
#8 WellCare
(Simple HMO) 		 $915 Blue Cross Blue Shield
(Total Value PPO) 		 $3,864 Blue Cross Blue Shield
(Total Value PPO) 		 $9,115
  Average: All Plans $712 Average: All Plans $2,886 Average: All Plans $6,513

*Annual estimated costs (out-of-pocket expenses) include applicable 2027 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.  

The information contained herein is neither guaranteed nor intended to represent actual enrollee experiences for any Medicare plan. HealthMetrix Research Inc. does not endorse or recommend specific Medicare plans. 

Medicare has neither reviewed nor endorsed this information.  The Senior Choice Gold Award is not given by Medicare.

This is not a complete listing of plans available in your service area.  For a complete listing, please contact 1-800-MEDICARE or consult www.Medicare.gov. 

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