Syracuse Area Comparisons

Annual estimated out-of-pocket costs for Medicare Advantage Plan members*
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#1 Excellus
(Medicare Blue Essential PPO) 		 $503 Excellus
(Medicare Blue Essential PPO) 		 $3,210 United HealthCare
(AARP Medicare Advantage HMO) 		 $7,392
#2 Trinity Health
(No Premium HMO)  		 $843 United HealthCare
(AARP Medicare Advantage HMO) 		 $3,223 Aetna
(Medicare Value HMO) 		 $7,560
#3 United HealthCare
(AARP Medicare Advantage HMO) 		 $906 Aetna
(Medicare Value HMO) 		 $3,342 Humana
(Choice PPO)  		 $7,930
#4 MVP Healthcare
(WellSelect PPO) 		 $1,073 Humana
(Choice PPO)  		 $3,439 Trinity Health
(No Premium HMO)  		 $8,461
#5 WellCare
(Simple HMO) 		 $1,148 Trinity Health
(No Premium HMO)  		 $4,694 Excellus
(Medicare Blue Essential PPO) 		 $8,587
#6 Aetna
(Medicare Value HMO) 		 $1,186 MVP Healthcare
(WellSelect PPO) 		 $5,650 WellCare
(Simple HMO) 		 $10,676
#7 Humana
(Choice PPO)  		 $1,241 WellCare
(Simple HMO) 		 $5,690 MVP Healthcare
(WellSelect PPO) 		 $10,912
  Average: All Plans $986 Average: All Plans $4,178 Average: All Plans $8,788

*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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