Sioux Falls Area Comparisons

Annual estimated out-of-pocket costs for Medicare Advantage Plan members*
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#1 WellMark
(Blue Medicare Advantage PPO) 		 $520 Sanford Health Plan
(Align ChoicePlus PPO) 		 $2,059 Sanford Health Plan
(Align ChoicePlus PPO) 		 $5,065
#2 Sanford Health Plan
(Align ChoicePlus PPO) 		 $689 WellMark
(Blue Medicare Advantage PPO)  		 $3,566 WellMark
(Blue Medicare Advantage PPO) 		 $5,972
#3 Aetna
(Premier PPO)  		 $1,360 Aetna
(Premier PPO)  		 $3,798 Aetna
(Premier PPO)  		 $6,458
#4 United HealthCare
(AARP Medicare Advantage Choice PPO-$24) 		 $1,647 Humana
(Choice PPO-$48) 		 $4,009 United HealthCare
(AARP Medicare Advantage Choice PPO-$24) 		 $7,002
#5 Humana
(Choice PPO-$48) 		 $1,801 Medica
(Prime Solution Std Rx HMO-$64) 		 $4,602 Humana
(Choice PPO-$48) 		 $8,500
#6 Medica
(Prime Solution Std Rx HMO-$64) 		 $2,441 United HealthCare
(AARP Medicare Advantage Choice PPO-$24) 		 $4,619 Medica
(Prime Solution Std Rx HMO-$64) 		 $9,524
  Average: All Plans $1,410 Average: All Plans $3,776 Average: All Plans $7,087

*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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