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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          # Indicates Part B premium 'giveback' Plans
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#1 Aetna
(Medicare Signature PPO) 		 $894 Trinity Health
(No Premium HMO)  		 $4,151 Trinity Health
(No Premium HMO)  		 $9,409
#2 Excellus BCBS
(Univera Senior Choice Basic HMO) 		 $1,018 Aetna
(Medicare Signature PPO) 		 $4,195 Humana
(Choice PPO-$65) 		 $9,582
#3 Trinity Health
(No Premium HMO) 		 $1,135 Excellus BCBS
(Univera Senior Choice Basic HMO)  		 $4,503 Aetna
(Medicare Signature PPO)  		 $10,041
#4 WellCare
(Simple HMO)  		 $1,235 WellCare
(Simple HMO)   		 $4,678 Excellus BCBS
(Univera Senior Choice Basic HMO) 		 $10,609
#5 United HealthCare
(Medicare Advantage HMO-$54)		 $1,491 United HealthCare
(Medicare Advantage HMO-$54) 		 $4,891 WellCare
(Simple HMO)   		 $10,691
#6 VNS Health
(Easycare HMO-$25) 		 $1,668 VNS Health
(Easycare HMO-$25)  		 $4,997 United HealthCare
(Medicare Advantage HMO-$54) 		  $10,723
#7 Humana
(Choice PPO-$65) 		 $2,403 Humana
(Choice PPO-$65) 		 $5,035 VNS Health
(Easycare HMO-$25)  		 $11,627
#8 MVP Health Care
(Medicare Secure HMO-$71) 		 $2,748 MVP Health Care
(Medicare Secure HMO-$71)  		 $6,035 MVP Health Care
(Medicare Secure HMO-$71)  		 $11,911
  Average: All Plans $1,574 Average: All Plans $4,811 Average: All Plans $10,574

*Annual estimated costs (out-of-pocket expenses) include applicable 2027 plan copayments, deductibles, and premiums as posted on Medicare Plan Finder (www.Medicare.gov). Medicare Part B monthly premiums ($202.90 in 2026 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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