Charleston SC Area Comparisons

Annual estimated out-of-pocket costs for Medicare Advantage Plan members*
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#1 Aetna
(Medicare Primary PPO) 		 $516  Blue Cross Blue Shield
(Total Value PPO) 		  $2,318 Blue Cross Blue Shield
(Total Value PPO) 		 $5,892
#2 Blue Cross Blue Shield
(Total Value PPO) 		  $524 Humana
(Gold Plus HMO-152)  		 $2,638 United HealthCare
(AARP Medicare Advantage HMO) 		 $7,102
#3 Humana
(Gold Plus HMO-152)  		  $526 Aetna
(Medicare Primary PPO) 		 $3,049 Humana
(Gold Plus HMO-152)  		 $7,195
#4 United HealthCare
(AARP Medicare Advantage HMO) 		 $560 United HealthCare
(AARP Medicare Advantage HMO) 		 $3,158 Aetna
(Medicare Primary PPO) 		  $7,305
#5 WellCare
(Simple HMO) 		 $574 WellCare
(Simple HMO) 		  $5,195 WellCare
(Simple HMO) 		 $8,656
  Average: All Plans $540 Average: All Plans $3,272 Average: All Plans $7,230

*Annual estimated costs (out-of-pocket expenses) include applicable 2025 plan copayments, deductibles, and premiums as posted on Medicare Plan Finder (www.Medicare.gov). Medicare Part B monthly premiums ($185 in 2025 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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