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Looking for Medicare Advantage plans in Erie County? Enter your ZIP below to compare affordable or $0 premium plans in your area.
Erie County, NY, is home to 42 Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plans in 2023.
Learn more about Medicare Advantage in New York or call to speak with a licensed insurance agent who can help you compare Erie County Medicare Advantage plans and – if you're eligible – help you enroll.
2023 Medicare Advantage plans in Buffalo and Erie County combine your Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance) coverage into one simple plan, and some plans may also offer additional benefits Part A and B don't cover.
These additional benefits may include things like prescription drug coverage, dental, hearing, vision, transportation, fitness club memberships and more. Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) doesn't cover these additional benefits.
You can get help comparing Buffalo Medicare plans by calling to speak with a licensed insurance agent, or you can start by exploring the list of 2023 Buffalo Medicare Advantage plans below.
| 2023 Medicare Advantage Plans in Erie | |
|---|---|
| Number of unique plans | 42 |
| Average monthly premium | $20.43 |
| Average (in-network) out-of-pocket maximum | $6969.05 |
| Average Medicare Star Rating* | 3.73 |
While the number of unique plans in any county can change slightly every year, the table above presents a good idea of what you can expect to see in 2023.
The average monthly premium for Medicare Advantage plans in Erie is $20.43 per month in 2023, though there may be plans available where you live that feature different premiums.
Medicare Advantage plans in Erie County have an average Medicare Star Rating of 3.73 in 2023.* 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 & Medicaid Services (CMS). A licensed insurance agent will be able to help you review and compare costs for specific plans available in New York or wherever you may live.
* Every year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system.
The following table includes cost information and other plan details for Medicare Advantage plans available in Erie in 2023.
| Plan Name | Plan Code | Monthly Premium | Deductible | Out of Pocket Max | Prescription Drug Coverage | Medicare Star Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) | H3379-040-000 | $0 | $0 | $7550 | Yes | 4 out of 5 stars |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO) | H3418-008-000 | $0 | $0 | $7200 | Yes | 3.5 out of 5 stars |
| Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP) | H3312-070-000 | $0 | $0 | $8300 | Yes | 3.5 out of 5 stars |
| Aetna Medicare Credit Plan (PPO) | H5521-313-000 | $0 | $350 | $7550 | Yes | 3.5 out of 5 stars |
| Aetna Medicare Discover Value Plan (PPO) | H5521-381-000 | $23 | $250 | $6550 | Yes | 3.5 out of 5 stars |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle Plan (PPO) | H5521-323-000 | $0 | N/A | $7000 | No | 3.5 out of 5 stars |
| Aetna Medicare Premier Plan (PPO) | H5521-215-000 | $0 | $195 | $6500 | Yes | 3.5 out of 5 stars |
| Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO-POS) | H3312-065-000 | $0 | $195 | $6500 | Yes | 3.5 out of 5 stars |
| Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield BlueSaver (HMO) | H3384-062-000 | $0 | $250 | $7550 | Yes | 4 out of 5 stars |
| Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Forever Blue 751 (PPO) | H5526-004-000 | $201 | $0 | $6700 | Yes | 5 out of 5 stars |
| Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Forever Blue Value (PPO) | H5526-016-000 | $142 | $0 | $6700 | Yes | 5 out of 5 stars |
| Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Freedom Nation (PPO) | H5526-020-000 | $22 | $250 | $7550 | Yes | 5 out of 5 stars |
| Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Freedom Valor (PPO) | H5526-023-000 | $0 | N/A | $6700 | No | 5 out of 5 stars |
| Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Senior Blue 601 (HMO) | H3384-022-000 | $0 | N/A | $6700 | No | 4 out of 5 stars |
| Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Senior Blue 651 (HMO) | H3384-019-000 | $117 | $0 | $6700 | Yes | 4 out of 5 stars |
| Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Senior Blue Basic (HMO) | H3384-067-000 | $0 | $350 | $8300 | Yes | 4 out of 5 stars |
| Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Senior Blue Select (HMO) | H3384-058-000 | $55 | $175 | $6700 | Yes | 4 out of 5 stars |
| Humana Gold Plus H3533-006 (HMO) | H3533-006-000 | $0 | $300 | $6500 | Yes | 4 out of 5 stars |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H3533-002 (HMO D-SNP) | H3533-002-000 | $0 | $0 | $6700 | Yes | 4 out of 5 stars |
| Humana Honor (PPO) | H5970-016-000 | $0 | N/A | $4500 | No | 4 out of 5 stars |
| HumanaChoice H5970-001 (PPO) | H5970-001-000 | $15 | $0 | $4500 | Yes | 4 out of 5 stars |
| HumanaChoice H5970-015 (PPO) | H5970-015-000 | $0 | $250 | $4900 | Yes | 4 out of 5 stars |
| HumanaChoice H5970-018 (PPO) | H5970-018-000 | $0 | $310 | $4800 | Yes | 4 out of 5 stars |
| HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5970-020 (PPO D-SNP) | H5970-020-000 | $0 | $0 | $8300 | Yes | 4 out of 5 stars |
| UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete Choice (PPO D-SNP) | H0271-060-001 | $0 | $0 | $8300 | Yes | 4 out of 5 stars |
| UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete Plan 1 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | H3387-014-001 | $0 | $0 | $8300 | Yes | 4 out of 5 stars |
| UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete Plan 2 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | H3387-015-001 | $0 | $0 | $8300 | Yes | 4 out of 5 stars |
| UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Choice Plan 1 (Regional PPO) | R5342-001-000 | $16 | $200 | $7200 | Yes | 4 out of 5 stars |
| UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Choice Plan 3 (Regional PPO) | R5342-005-000 | $44 | $100 | $6900 | Yes | 4 out of 5 stars |
| UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Choice Plan 4 (Regional PPO) | R5342-006-000 | $82 | $0 | $6700 | Yes | 4 out of 5 stars |
| UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Patriot (Regional PPO) | R5342-002-000 | $0 | N/A | $6700 | No | 4 out of 5 stars |
| Wellcare Assist Open (PPO) | H2775-113-000 | $8.7 | $505 | $6700 | Yes | 2.5 out of 5 stars |
| Wellcare Dual Access (HMO D-SNP) | H4868-004-000 | $0 | $0 | $8300 | Yes | 3 out of 5 stars |
| Wellcare Dual Access Open (PPO D-SNP) | H2775-112-000 | $0 | $0 | $8300 | Yes | 2.5 out of 5 stars |
| Wellcare Fidelis Assist (HMO-POS) | H5599-002-000 | $17.3 | $505 | $7550 | Yes | 3.5 out of 5 stars |
| Wellcare Fidelis Dual Access (HMO D-SNP) | H5599-001-000 | $0 | $0 | $8300 | Yes | 3.5 out of 5 stars |
| Wellcare Fidelis No Premium (HMO) | H5599-004-000 | $0 | $0 | $7550 | Yes | 3.5 out of 5 stars |
| Wellcare Giveback Open (PPO) | H2775-111-000 | $0 | $325 | $7550 | Yes | 2.5 out of 5 stars |
| Wellcare No Premium (HMO) | H4868-019-000 | $0 | $0 | $8300 | Yes | 3 out of 5 stars |
| Wellcare No Premium Open (PPO) | H2775-106-000 | $0 | $0 | $6700 | Yes | 2.5 out of 5 stars |
| Wellcare Patriot No Premium (HMO) | H4868-003-000 | $0 | N/A | $6700 | No | 3 out of 5 stars |
| Wellcare Premium Ultra Open (PPO) | H2775-105-000 | $115 | $0 | $3400 | Yes | 2.5 out of 5 stars |
Fall Medicare open enrollment is an important time for beneficiaries in Buffalo and across the country.
The 2022 Medicare open enrollment period starts on October 15 and only lasts until December 7. Depending on your circumstances, this may be the only time of year to make changes to your 2023 Medicare coverage.
Call to speak with a licensed insurance agent to find out if you're eligible to enroll in 2023 Medicare Advantage plans in Buffalo and Erie County.
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