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There are 1,621 different Kansas Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plans available in 2023.1 Not every plan is available in each county, so it's important to find out which ones are offered where you live.
A licensed insurance agent can help you compare the availability, benefits and costs of Medicare Advantage plans in your area of Kansas. Read below to learn more about Medicare in your state.
The average premium for a Medicare Advantage plan with prescription drug benefits in Kansas in 2023 is $16.21 per month, though you may be able to find plans that feature $0 premiums.1 And the average medical deductible is just $30.04 per year.1
Individual plan premiums, deductibles and out-of-pocket costs may vary greatly depending on where you live and the plan you have. A licensed insurance agent can help you compare Medicare Advantage plan costs in your area.
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If you want to enroll in Medicare Advantage in Kansas, you must first be enrolled in Medicare Part A and Part B, often referred to as Original Medicare.
To be eligible for Original Medicare at age 65, you must meet the following requirements:
You may also be eligible for Medicare benefits under 65 if:
It’s important to note that if you have ESRD, you may not qualify for most Medicare Advantage plans. If you have ESRD, you may be able to enroll in a Kansas Medicare Special Needs Plan (SNP) that is specifically designed to help meet your health care needs.
The first time you may be able to enroll in a Kansas Medicare Part C plan is during your Medicare Initial Enrollment Period (IEP).
Your Medicare IEP starts three months before your 65th birthday. It includes the month of your 65th birthday and then continues for another three months after your birthday.
Additional times at which you may sign up for a Medicare Advantage plan include:
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period: January 1 – March 31
If you're already enrolled in a Part C plan, from January 1 to March 31 every year, you may switch Medicare Advantage plans or drop your Medicare Advantage plan and return to Original Medicare.
If you return to Original Medicare during this period, you'll be able to join a Medicare standalone prescription drug plan (Medicare Part D).
Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP): October 15 – December 7
From October 15 to December 7 every year, you may enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan or switch from one Medicare Advantage plan to another.
You may also drop your existing Medicare Advantage plan and return to Original Medicare.
During this fall open enrollment period, also known as the Annual Enrollment Period or AEP, you may also join, switch or drop a Medicare Part D plan.
You may potentially be granted a Medicare Special Enrollment Period (SEP) at any time throughout the year for qualifying circumstances.
A licensed insurance agent can help you find out if you qualify for a Medicare Special Enrollment Period.
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Each year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issues Star Ratings for all Medicare Advantage plans using a system of one to five stars.
In order for a Medicare Advantage plan to be considered a top-rated plan, it must have four or more stars out of five stars.
42% of all 2023 Medicare Advantage plans with prescription drug coverage in Kansas are rated four stars or higher.2
Star Ratings | |
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★★★★★ |
Excellent |
★★★★ |
Above Average |
★★★ |
Average |
★★ |
Below Average |
★ |
Poor |
Medicare Advantage plans are rated in the following five categories:
The information for the star ratings is gathered from information that is submitted to Medicare, Medicare’s regular monitoring activities and member surveys.
To view a list of plans offered in your area within Kansas, use our plan comparison tool.
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Multiple insurance carriers may offer Medicare Advantage plans in Kansas, depending on where you live.
Private insurance companies offer Medicare Advantage plans that may be unique to the plan area they serve.
Call to speak with a licensed insurance agent who can help you compare the Medicare Advantage plans that are sold by insurance companies in your area.
When you’re shopping for Medicare Advantage plans in Kansas, you can compare plans from several different carriers by using some of the following information:
Learn more about 2023 Kansas Medicare Advantage plans by county.
The major types of Medicare Advantage plans include:
Not all of these types of plans may be available in your area. A licensed insurance agent can help you compare the types of 2023 Kansas Medicare Advantage plans that are available where you live.
1 MedicareAdvantage.com's The Best States for Medicare report.
2 Medicare evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system.
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