Austin Area Comparisons

 

Annual estimated out-of-pocket costs for Medicare Advantage Plan members*
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#1 Humana
(Gold Plus HMO-37) 		 $295 Humana
(Gold Plus HMO-37) 		 $2,065 Humana
(Gold Plus HMO-37) 		 $5,195
#2 Blue Cross Blue Shield
(Value HMO)  		 $416 Blue Cross Blue Shield
(Value HMO) 		 $2,476 Blue Cross Blue Shield
(Value HMO) 		 $5,311

#3

 WellPoint
(Medicare Advantage HMO)  		 $719 United HealthCare
(AARP Medicare Advantage HMO) 		 $2,903 Aetna
(Medicare Premier HMO) 		 $6,358
#4 United HealthCare
(AARP Medicare Advantage HMO) 		 $916 WellPoint
(Medicare Advantage HMO) 		 $2,964 United HealthCare
(AARP Medicare Advantage HMO) 		 $6,367
#5 WellCare
(Simple HMO)  		 $1,151 Aetna
(Medicare Premier HMO) 		 $3,688 WellPoint
(Medicare Advantage HMO) 		 $7,117
#6 Devoted Health
(Core HMO) 		 $1,281 Devoted Health
(Core HMO) 		 $4,735 Devoted Health
(Core HMO) 		 $7,230
#7 Aetna
(Medicare Premier HMO)  		 $1,375 WellCare
(Simple HMO) 		 $5,226 WellCare
(Simple HMO) 		 $8,433
  Average: All Plans $879 Average: All Plans $3,437 Average: All Plans $6,573

*Annual estimated costs (out-of-pocket expenses) include applicable 2025 plan copayments, deductibles, and premiums as posted on Medicare Plan Finder (www.Medicare.gov). Medicare Part B monthly premiums ($185 in 2025 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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