Syracuse 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 MediGold
(Essential Care HMO) 
$436 MediGold
(Essential Care HMO) 
$2,582 MediGold
(Essential Care HMO) 
$7,769
#2 United HealthCare
(AARP Medicare Advantage HMO)  
$524 Excellus
(Medicare Blue Essential PPO)  
$2,693 Humana
(Choice PPO)  
$8,169
#3 Excellus
(Medicare Blue Essential PPO) 
$536 MVP Healthcare
(WellSelect PPO)  
$2,783 MVP Healthcare
(WellSelect PPO)  
$8,215
#4 Humana
(Choice PPO)  
$584 Aetna
(Medicare Value HMO)  
$2,785 United HealthCare
(AARP Medicare Advantage HMO)   
$8,282
#5 Aetna
(Medicare Value HMO) 
$614 United HealthCare
(AARP Medicare Advantage HMO)   
$2,888 Aetna
(Medicare Value HMO)  
$8,306
#6 MVP Healthcare
(WellSelect PPO) 
$656 Humana
(Choice PPO)  
$3,113 Excellus
(Medicare Blue Essential PPO)  
$8,841
#7 WellCare
(No Premium HMO) 
$786 WellCare
(No Premium HMO)  
$5,091 WellCare
(No Premium HMO)  
$11,667
  Average: All Plans $591 Average: All Plans $3,134 Average: All Plans $8,750

*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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