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2008 Medicare
Advantage COSTSHARE REPORTSM
St. Louis 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 |
WellCare
(Choice) ** |
$222 [tie] |
Essence
Healthcare (Essence Standard) ** |
$1,453 |
Humana
(Choice PPO - $21) |
$3,776 |
#2 |
WellCare
(Value) ** |
$222 [tie] |
Humana (Choice PPO -
$21) |
$1,540 |
Essence Healthcare
(Essence Enhanced-$57) |
$4,206 |
#3 |
Essence
Healthcare (Essence Standard) ** |
$257 |
WellCare
(Value) ** |
$1,578 |
Mercy
Health Plans (Premier Plus) ** |
$4,640 |
#4 |
Anthem
(Senior Advantage Enhanced) ** |
$365 |
Anthem
(Senior Advantage Enhanced) ** |
$1,655 |
Anthem
(Senior Advantage Enhanced) ** |
$4,724 |
#5 |
Group
Health Plan (Gold Advantage Option 1) ** |
$372 |
WellCare
(Choice) ** |
$1,808 |
Essence
Healthcare (Essence Standard) ** |
$4,733 |
#6 |
Secure
Horizons (AARP Medicare Complete) ** |
$401 |
Essence Healthcare
(Essence Enhanced-$57) |
$1,853 |
Anthem (Medicare
Preferred Standard-$15) |
$5,384 |
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#7 |
Group
Health Plan (Advantra Option 1) ** |
$417 |
Anthem (Medicare
Preferred Standard-$15) |
$2,025 |
WellCare
(Value) ** |
$5,403 |
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#8 |
Humana
(Choice PPO - $21) |
$492 |
Secure
Horizons (AARP Medicare Complete) ** |
$2,134 |
WellCare
(Choice) ** |
$5,450 |
#9 |
Anthem
(Medicare Preferred Standard-$15) |
$565 |
Mercy
Health Plans (Premier Plus) ** |
$2,179 |
Group Health Plan
(Advantage Option 2-$69) |
$5,790 |
#10 |
Secure
Horizons (AARP Medicare Comp. Choice-$33) |
$797 |
Group
Health Plan (Gold Advantage Option 1) ** |
$2,345 |
Secure
Horizons (AARP Medicare Complete) ** |
$6,800 |
#11 |
Essence
Healthcare (Essence Enhanced-$57) |
$923 |
Group
Health Plan (Advantra Option 1) ** |
$2,355 |
Mercy
Health Plans (Premier Plus Options) ** |
$6,828 |
#12 |
Mercy
Health Plans (Premier Plus) ** |
$1,029 |
Secure
Horizons (AARP Medicare Comp. Choice-$33) |
$2,490 |
Secure Horizons (AARP
Medicare Comp. Choice-$33) |
$7,076 |
#13 |
Group
Health Plan (Advantage Option 2-$69) |
$1,234 |
Group
Health Plan (Advantage Option 2-$69) |
$2,547 |
Group
Health Plan (Advantra Option 1) ** |
$7,418 [tie] |
#14 |
Mercy
Health Plans (Premier Plus Options) ** |
$1,501 |
Mercy
Health Plans (Premier Plus Options) ** |
$2,572 |
Group
Health Plan (Gold Advantage Option 1) ** |
$7,418 [tie] |
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Average:All
Plans |
$628 |
Average:All
Plans |
$2,038 |
Average:All
Plans |
$5,689 |
*Annual cost (out-of-pocket expenses) include applicable
copayments, deductibles, and premiums. Premiums may vary depending on county of residence. Medicare Part B premium
($96.40 minimum per month in 2008) is not included in cost calculations.
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