More than one out of every three Medicare beneficiaries in Marion County, IN, — or more than 53,000 individuals — belonged to a Medicare Advantage plan in 2019.1
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Number of unique plans | 2 |
Weighted average premium | $15 |
Average annual deductible | $169.89 |
Average (in-network) out-of-pocket maximum | $5,413 |
Number of $0 premium plans | 1 |
Number of plans rated four stars or higher | 1 |
In 2019, there were two different Medicare Advantage plans available in Marion County, IN. One of those plans featured $0 premiums, which helped keep the weighted average premium of available plans to just $15 per month.
One of Marion County's 2019 Medicare Advantage plans was rated four stars or higher based on Medicare Star Ratings.2 Plans rated four stars or higher are considered top-rated Medicare plans.
Premiums, deductibles and other costs may vary. The numbers reported in the table above are taken from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). A licensed insurance agent will be able to help you review and compare costs for specific plans available in Marion County or wherever you may live.
Medicare Advantage plans can come in several different forms. The majority of Medicare Advantage enrollees in Indiana belonged to an PPO plan in 2019.
Medical Savings Accounts (MSA) and Private Fee-For-Service (PFFS) plans were also found to be available in Indiana in 2019.
In the state of Indiana, the breakdown of plan types in 2019 was as follows:
Plan type | Percentage of Indiana enrollees (2019) |
---|---|
PPO | 53% |
HMO | 47% |
PFFS | <1%% |
MSA | <1% |
There are different Medicare enrollment periods in the year during which you may able to sign up for a Medicare Advantage plan in Indianapolis and Marion County, depending on your eligibility.
When you first become eligible for Medicare, you will typically be granted an Initial Enrollment Period (IEP). This period begins three months before you turn 65 years old, includes the month of your birthday and continues for an additional three months.
The Annual Enrollment Period (AEP, also called the Medicare Open Enrollment Period for Medicare Advantage plans) takes place from October 15 to December 7 each year. This period is open to all eligible Medicare beneficiaries who wish to add, drop or change Medicare plans.
If you experience a qualifying circumstance, you may be granted a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) at any time throughout the year to allow you to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan.
Such circumstances may include situations like moving outside of your plan’s service area or losing your Medicare Advantage plan coverage through no fault of your own. A licensed insurance agent can help you determine if you are eligible for a Special Enrollment Period and what actions you may be able to take during that time.
Medicare Advantage plans can come in a variety of types and can include different benefits, networks, costs and more.
Connect with a licensed insurance agent today for help determining your eligibility and finding the best Medicare Advantage plan for you in Marion County.
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1 MedicareAdvantage.com's internal analysis of CMS Medicare Advantage landscape source files, accessed May 2019. Data retrieved from www.cms.gov/Medicare/Prescription-Drug-Coverage/PrescriptionDrugCovGenIn.
2 Every year, Medicare evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system.
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