2009 Medicare Advantage COSTSHARE REPORT

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Buffalo 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 (Value) **

$155

 WellCare (Value) **

$1,210

 Independent Health (Encompass 65 Extra - $55) 

$2,867 

#2

 Blue Cross Blue Shield -WNY (Senior Blue 651 Part D) **

$429 

 Independent Health (Encompass 65 - $22) 

$1,383 

 Independent Health (Encompass 65 PPO - $52)  $3,073 

#3

 Excellus (Senior Choice Value) ** $518  Independent Health (Encompass 65 Extra - $55)  $1,489  Independent Health (Encompass 65 - $22)  $3,893 

#4

 Independent Health (Encompass 65 - 22) $532  Independent Health (Encompass 65 PPO - $52)  $1,597  Blue Cross Blue Shield -WNY (Senior Blue 653 Part D - $51)  $4,454 

#5

 Excellus(Univera Medicare PPO 102-$20)  $758  Blue Cross Blue Shield -WNY (Senior Blue 651 Part D) ** $1,646  WellCare (Value) **  $4,821

#6

 Independent Health (Encompass 65 Extra - $55)  $826  Excellus (Senior Choice Value) **  $1,655  Excellus (Senior Choice Secure - $70)  $5,060 

#7

 Independent Health (Encompass 65 PPO - $52)  $896  Blue Cross Blue Shield -WNY (Senior Blue 653 Part D - $51)  $1,891  Excellus (Senior Choice Value) **  $5,294 

#8

 Blue Cross Blue Shield -WNY(Senior Blue 653 Part D - $51)  $948  Excellus (Univera Medicare PPO 102-$20)  $1,895  Blue Cross Blue Shield -WNY (Senior Blue 651 Part D) **  $5,440 

#9

 Excellus (Senior Choice Secure - $70)  $1,190  Excellus (Senior Choice Secure - $70)  $2,014  Excellus (Univera Medicare PPO 102-$20) 

$5,534 

#10

 Blue Cross Blue Shield -WNY (Trad. Blue Medicare PPO - $82) $1,450 Blue Cross Blue Shield -WNY (Trad. Blue Medicare PPO - $82) $2,598 Blue Cross Blue Shield -WNY (Trad. Blue Medicare PPO - $82)

$6,308
 

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  Average:All Plans

$770

 Average:All Plans

$1,738

 Average:All Plans

$4,674


*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 2009) is not included in cost calculations.


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