Idaho Medicare Part D Plans
Compare Idaho Medicare Part D plans 
There are 33 Part D plans available in Idaho for 2012. There are two types of Part D plans available. You can choose a plan with either a basic or enhanced formulary. A plan’s formulary is the list of medications that are covered by the plan.
If you are required to take common or generic drugs you may be able to save some money by choosing a plan with a basic formulary. These plans will generally include the most common drugs for people on Medicare.
If you are suffering from a chronic illness or require less common medications you may need to explore your options from the list of plans with enhanced formularies.
The following list includes all stand-alone Part D plans available in Idaho for 2012. You can also receive your medicare drug coverage by enrolling in a Medicare Advantage plan if one is available. Advantage plans are offered on a County-by-County basis.
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Idaho Part D
Sterling Life Insurance Company
| Medicare Part D Plan Name | Benefit Type | Premium | Deductible | Gap Coverage | Star Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Rx (PDP) | Basic | $34.90 | $320 | No Gap Coverage | 3 |
SilverScript Insurance Company
| Medicare Part D Plan Name | Benefit Type | Premium | Deductible | Gap Coverage | Star Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVS Caremark Value (PDP) | Basic | $38.40 | $320 | No Gap Coverage | 3 |
| CVS Caremark Plus (PDP) | Enhanced | $87.10 | $0 | No Gap Coverage | 3 |
CIGNA Medicare Rx
| Medicare Part D Plan Name | Benefit Type | Premium | Deductible | Gap Coverage | Star Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIGNA Medicare Rx Plan One (PDP) | Basic | $42.20 | $320 | No Gap Coverage | 2.5 |
Medco Medicare Prescription Plan
| Medicare Part D Plan Name | Benefit Type | Premium | Deductible | Gap Coverage | Star Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medco Medicare Prescription Plan – Value (PDP) | Basic | $38.60 | $320 | No Gap Coverage | 4 |
Health Net
| Medicare Part D Plan Name | Benefit Type | Premium | Deductible | Gap Coverage | Star Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Net Value Orange Option 2 (PDP) | Enhanced | $75.50 | $0 | No Gap Coverage | 3 |
| Health Net Orange Option 1 (PDP) | Basic | $40.30 | $320 | No Gap Coverage | 3 |
United American Insurance Company
| Medicare Part D Plan Name | Benefit Type | Premium | Deductible | Gap Coverage | Star Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United American – Preferred (PDP) | Enhanced | $56.20 | $100 | No Gap Coverage | 2.5 |
| United American – Select (PDP) | Basic | $48.00 | $320 | No Gap Coverage | 2.5 |
First Health Part D
| Medicare Part D Plan Name | Benefit Type | Premium | Deductible | Gap Coverage | Star Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Health Part D Premier (PDP) | Basic | $35.20 | $250 | No Gap Coverage | 2.5 |
| First Health Part D Value Plus (PDP) | Enhanced | $28.00 | $0 | No Gap Coverage | 2.5 |
| First Health Part D Premier Plus (PDP) | Enhanced | $110.00 | $0 | Some Generics and Some Brands | 3 |
Community CCRx PDP
| Medicare Part D Plan Name | Benefit Type | Premium | Deductible | Gap Coverage | Star Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community CCRx Basic (PDP) | Basic | $38.20 | $320 | No Gap Coverage | 3 |
| Community CCRx Choice (PDP) | Enhanced | $99.10 | $0 | No Gap Coverage | 3 |
Aetna Medicare
| Medicare Part D Plan Name | Benefit Type | Premium | Deductible | Gap Coverage | Star Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Rx Essentials (PDP) | Basic | $59.30 | $320 | No Gap Coverage | 2.5 |
| Aetna Medicare Rx Premier (PDP) | Enhanced | $89.20 | $0 | Many Generics | 2.5 |
UnitedHealthCare
| Medicare Part D Plan Name | Benefit Type | Premium | Deductible | Gap Coverage | Star Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP MedicareRx Preferred (PDP) | Basic | $47.70 | $0 | No Gap Coverage | 3 |
| AARP MedicareRx Enhanced (PDP) | Enhanced | $95.70 | $0 | Some Generics | 3 |
EMI Health
| Medicare Part D Plan Name | Benefit Type | Premium | Deductible | Gap Coverage | Star Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educators Rx Basic (PDP) | Basic | $66.70 | $320 | No Gap Coverage | 3.5 |
| Educators Rx Advantage (PDP) | Enhanced | $98.10 | $0 | No Gap Coverage | 3.5 |
Humana Insurance Company
| Medicare Part D Plan Name | Benefit Type | Premium | Deductible | Gap Coverage | Star Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humana Complete (PDP) | Enhanced | $112.50 | $0 | Many Generics and Some Brands | 3 |
| Humana Enhanced (PDP) | Enhanced | $39.90 | $0 | No Gap Coverage | 3 |
| Humana Walmart-Preferred Rx Plan (PDP) | Basic | $15.10 | $320 | No Gap Coverage | 3 |
Regence Life and Health
| Medicare Part D Plan Name | Benefit Type | Premium | Deductible | Gap Coverage | Star Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regence Medicare Script Basic (PDP) | Basic | $74.00 | $195 | No Gap Coverage | 3.5 |
| Regence Medicare Script Enhanced (PDP) | Enhanced | $106.00 | $0 | Many Generics | 3.5 |
HealthSpring Prescription Drug Plan
| Medicare Part D Plan Name | Benefit Type | Premium | Deductible | Gap Coverage | Star Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HealthSpring Prescription Drug Plan-Reg 31 (PDP) | Basic | $35.00 | $320 | No Gap Coverage | 2.5 |
UniCare
| Medicare Part D Plan Name | Benefit Type | Premium | Deductible | Gap Coverage | Star Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MedicareRx Rewards Standard (PDP) | Basic | $54.80 | $320 | No Gap Coverage | 2 |
| MedicareRx Rewards Plus (PDP) | Enhanced | $92.40 | $0 | Some Generics | 2 |
WellCare
| Medicare Part D Plan Name | Benefit Type | Premium | Deductible | Gap Coverage | Star Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WellCare Signature (PDP) | Enhanced | $78.20 | $0 | No Gap Coverage | 3.5 |
| WellCare Classic (PDP) | Basic | $41.00 | $320 | No Gap Coverage | 3.5 |
Bravo Health
| Medicare Part D Plan Name | Benefit Type | Premium | Deductible | Gap Coverage | Star Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BravoRx (PDP) | Basic | $40.80 | $320 | No Gap Coverage | 2.5 |
EnvisionRx Plus
| Medicare Part D Plan Name | Benefit Type | Premium | Deductible | Gap Coverage | Star Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EnvisionRxPlus Silver (PDP) | Basic | $36.30 | $320 | No Gap Coverage | 2.5 |
| Rite Aid EnvisionRxPlus (PDP) | Enhanced | $67.50 | $0 | Some Generics | 2.5 |
Additional resources
To get a complete picture of each plan and how well it will work for you, it is necessary to visit the plan’s website and dig a little deeper. By reviewing the above list and recognizing the vast differences in things like monthly premium and star rating, I’m sure you can guess that plan formularies might vary as well.
Once you have narrowed down your list based on factors that are important to you such as extra gap coverage or Medicare star rating you should review the plan’s formulary. Not only will you learn which of your medications are covered but you can learn about each drug’s tier placement as well. Tier placement will determine your share of the cost.
If you have questions about which plan to choose, you can also contact your local Area Council on Aging or SHIP office. Often times an insurance broker who represents multiple companies woll have additional insight about customer service and related matters. With the resources available you should have no problem finding an Idaho Medicare Part D plan that suits your needs.
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