2009 Medicare Advantage COSTSHARE REPORT

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Boston (Middlesex 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 Plus) ** 

$325

Secure Horizons (AARP Medicare Complete Plus) **  $1,765
Tufts Health Plan (Preferred Value Rx Plus - $79)  $4,933 

#2

Secure Horizons (AARP Medicare Complete Choice) ** 

$815 

Secure Horizons (AARP Medicare Complete Choice) **  $1,970  Fallon Senior Plan (Plus Advanced Rx - $160 )  $5,487 

#3

Fallon Senior Plan (Saver Basic Rx - $28 )  $815  Fallon Senior Plan (Saver Basic Rx - $28 )  $1,970  Tufts Health Plan (Preferred Value Rx - $63)  $5,498 

#4

Tufts Health Plan (Preferred HMO Rx Plus - $37)  $849  Tufts Health Plan (Preferred Value Rx - $63)  $2,106  Secure Horizons (AARP Medicare Complete Plus) **  $5,643

#5

Tufts Health Plan(Preferred Value Rx - $63)  $1,106  Tufts Health Plan (Preferred Value Rx Plus - $79)  $2,258  Fallon Senior Plan (Saver Basic Rx - $28 )  $5,810 

#6

Tufts Health Plan (Preferred HMO Basic Rx - $21)  $1,267  Tufts Health Plan (Preferred HMO Rx Plus - $37)  $2,264  Tufts Health Plan (Preferred HMO Rx Plus - $37)  $5,829 

#7

Tufts Health Plan (Preferred Value Rx Plus - $79)  $1,288  Fallon Senior Plan (Basic Rx - $100 )  $2,604  Blue Cross & Blue Shield (HMO Blue Premier Rx - $173)  $5,893 

#8

Blue Cross & Blue Shield (HMO Blue Plus Rx - $119)  $1,678  Blue Cross & Blue Shield (HMO Blue Plus Rx - $119)  $2,668  Fallon Senior Plan (Basic Rx - $100 )  $6,014 

#9

Fallon Senior Plan (Basic Rx - $100 )  $1,679  Fallon Senior Plan (Plus Advanced Rx - $160 )  $2,800  Blue Cross & Blue Shield (HMO Blue Plus Rx - $119)  $6,030 

#10

Blue Cross & Blue Shield (PPO Blue Plus Rx - $126)  $1,827  Blue Cross & Blue Shield (PPO Blue Plus Rx - $126)  $2,837  Secure Horizons (AARP Medicare Complete Choice) **  $6,097 

#11

Fallon Senior Plan (Preferred Enhanced Rx - $120 )  $1,830  Fallon Senior Plan (Preferred Enhanced Rx - $120 )  $2,925  Blue Cross & Blue Shield (PPO Blue Premier Rx - $180)  $6,122 

#12

Fallon Senior Plan (Plus Advanced Rx - $160 )  $2,175  Blue Cross & Blue Shield (HMO Blue Premier Rx - $173)  $3,260  Blue Cross & Blue Shield (PPO Blue Plus Rx - $126)  $6,259 

#13

Blue Cross & Blue Shield (HMO Blue Premier Rx - $173)  $2,312  Blue Cross & Blue Shield (PPO Blue Premier Rx - $180)  $3,429  Fallon Senior Plan (Preferred Enhanced Rx - $120 )  $6,532 

#14

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

$1,423

Average:All Plans

$2,578

Average:All Plans

$6,009



*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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