2009 Medicare Advantage COSTSHARE REPORT

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Boston (Essex County) 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

 Secure Horizons (AARP Medicare Complete Choice) ** 

$325

Secure Horizons (AARP Medicare Complete Choice) **  $1,765
 		Tufts Health Plan (Preferred Value Rx Plus - $95)  $5,125 

#2

 Tufts Health Plan (Preferred HMO Rx Plus - $37)  $849  Tufts Health Plan (Preferred HMO Rx Plus - $37)  $2,264  Tufts Health Plan (Preferred Value Rx - $79)  $5,690 

#3

 Tufts Health Plan (Preferred HMO Basic Rx - $21)  $1,267  Tufts Health Plan (Preferred Value Rx - $79)  $2,298  Tufts Health Plan (Preferred HMO Rx Plus - $37)  $5,829 

#4

 Tufts Health Plan (Preferred Value Rx - $79)  $1,298  Tufts Health Plan (Preferred Value Rx Plus - $95)  $2,450  Blue Cross & Blue Shield (HMO Blue Premier Rx - $173)  $5,893 

#5

 Tufts Health Plan (Preferred Value Rx Plus - $95)  $1,480  Blue Cross & Blue Shield (HMO Blue Plus Rx - $119)  $2,668  Blue Cross & Blue Shield (HMO Blue Plus Rx - $119)  $6,030 

#6

 Blue Cross & Blue Shield (HMO Blue Plus Rx - $119)  $1,678  Blue Cross & Blue Shield (PPO Blue Plus Rx - $126)  $2,837  Secure Horizons (AARP Medicare Complete Choice) **  $6,097

#7

 Blue Cross & Blue Shield (PPO Blue Plus Rx - $126)  $1,827  Blue Cross & Blue Shield (HMO Blue Premier Rx - $173)  $3,260  Blue Cross & Blue Shield (PPO Blue Premier Rx - $180)  $6,122 

#8

 Blue Cross & Blue Shield (HMO Blue Premier Rx - $173)  $2,312  Blue Cross & Blue Shield (PPO Blue Premier Rx - $180)  $3,429  Blue Cross & Blue Shield (PPO Blue Plus Rx - $126)  $6,259 

#9

 Blue Cross & Blue Shield(PPO Blue Premier Rx - $180) $2,461 Tufts Health Plan (Preferred HMO Basic Rx - $21) $3,612 Tufts Health Plan (Preferred HMO Basic Rx - $21) $7,976
 

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  Average:All Plans

$1,500

 Average:All Plans

$2,731

 Average:All Plans

$6,113


*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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