Syracuse Area Comparisons
Annual estimated out-of-pocket costs for Medicare Advantage Plan members*
All Plans below include Medicare Part D - Drug Benefits 
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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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