Kansas Medicare Part D Plans
Complete listing of Kansas Medicare Part D plans makes comparisons easy
If you’re new to Medicare and need to enroll in a Medicare Part D plan, you may be a little over-whelmed by the number of choices and the lack of an easy way to compare plans side-by-side.
There are 31 Part D plans available in Kansas for 2012 and all of them are different. The most observable difference is the monthly premium, the least obvious is the plan’s formulary.
The following list organizes plans and plan features in an easily readable format so you can make comparisons based on features which are important to you.
Use the following list to narrow your plan choices before you dig deeper into each plan. It’s recommended that you visit each plan website to review the plan formulary. The Part D formulary is the list of medications which are covered by the plan. You can also review mail order options and pharmacy networks once you visit a plan’s website.
Kansas Part D
SilverScript Insurance Company
| Medicare Part D Plan Name | Benefit Type | Premium | Deductible | Gap Coverage | Star Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVS Caremark Value (PDP) | Basic | $48.70 | $320 | No Gap Coverage | 3 |
| CVS Caremark Plus (PDP) | Enhanced | $83.50 | $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 | $48.80 | $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 | $35.80 | $320 | No Gap Coverage | 4 |
| Medco Medicare Prescription Plan – Choice (PDP) | Enhanced | $77.20 | $150 | Many Generics | 4 |
Health Net
| Medicare Part D Plan Name | Benefit Type | Premium | Deductible | Gap Coverage | Star Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Net Value Orange Option 2 (PDP) | Enhanced | $73.10 | $0 | No Gap Coverage | 3 |
| Health Net Orange Option 1 (PDP) | Basic | $39.40 | $320 | No Gap Coverage | 3 |
Blue MedicareRx
| Medicare Part D Plan Name | Benefit Type | Premium | Deductible | Gap Coverage | Star Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue MedicareRx Value (PDP) | Basic | $40.20 | $320 | No Gap Coverage | 3 |
| Blue MedicareRx Plus (PDP) | Enhanced | $67.00 | $0 | Some Generics | 3 |
| Blue MedicareRx Premier (PDP) | Enhanced | $117.80 | $0 | Many Generics and Some Brands | 3 |
United American Insurance Company
| Medicare Part D Plan Name | Benefit Type | Premium | Deductible | Gap Coverage | Star Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United American – Preferred (PDP) | Enhanced | $53.40 | $60 | No Gap Coverage | 2.5 |
| United American – Select (PDP) | Basic | $36.00 | $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 | $34.30 | $250 | No Gap Coverage | 2.5 |
| First Health Part D Value Plus (PDP) | Enhanced | $25.80 | $0 | No Gap Coverage | 2.5 |
| First Health Part D Premier Plus (PDP) | Enhanced | $107.60 | $0 | Some Generics and Some Brands | 3.5 |
Community CCRx PDP
| Medicare Part D Plan Name | Benefit Type | Premium | Deductible | Gap Coverage | Star Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community CCRx Basic (PDP) | Basic | $34.90 | $320 | No Gap Coverage | 3 |
| Community CCRx Choice (PDP) | Enhanced | $92.10 | $0 | No Gap Coverage | 3 |
Aetna Medicare
| Medicare Part D Plan Name | Benefit Type | Premium | Deductible | Gap Coverage | Star Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna CVS/pharmacy Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) | Basic | $26.00 | $320 | No Gap Coverage | 2.5 |
| Aetna Medicare Rx Premier (PDP) | Enhanced | $79.40 | $0 | Many Generics | 2.5 |
UnitedHealthCare
| Medicare Part D Plan Name | Benefit Type | Premium | Deductible | Gap Coverage | Star Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP MedicareRx Preferred (PDP) | Basic | $42.00 | $0 | No Gap Coverage | 3 |
| AARP MedicareRx Enhanced (PDP) | Enhanced | $97.40 | $0 | Some Generics | 3 |
Humana Insurance Company
| Medicare Part D Plan Name | Benefit Type | Premium | Deductible | Gap Coverage | Star Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humana Enhanced (PDP) | Enhanced | $40.00 | $0 | No Gap Coverage | 3 |
| Humana Complete (PDP) | Enhanced | $101.20 | $0 | Many Generics and Some Brands | 3 |
| Humana Walmart-Preferred Rx Plan (PDP) | Basic | $15.10 | $320 | No Gap Coverage | 3 |
HealthSpring Prescription Drug Plan
| Medicare Part D Plan Name | Benefit Type | Premium | Deductible | Gap Coverage | Star Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HealthSpring Prescription Drug Plan-Reg 24 (PDP) | Basic | $37.20 | $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 | $41.60 | $320 | No Gap Coverage | 2 |
WellCare
| Medicare Part D Plan Name | Benefit Type | Premium | Deductible | Gap Coverage | Star Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WellCare Signature (PDP) | Enhanced | $66.00 | $0 | No Gap Coverage | 3.5 |
| WellCare Classic (PDP) | Basic | $37.40 | $320 | No Gap Coverage | 3.5 |
Bravo Health
| Medicare Part D Plan Name | Benefit Type | Premium | Deductible | Gap Coverage | Star Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BravoRx (PDP) | Basic | $33.60 | $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 | $35.30 | $320 | No Gap Coverage | 2.5 |
| EnvisionRxPlus Gold (PDP) | Enhanced | $68.60 | $0 | Some Generics | 2.5 |
Part D and Medicare Advantage
The above list details the 31 stand-alone Part D plans available in Kansas. If you choose to keep only original Medicare or purchase a Medigap policy to supplement original Medicare you should choose on of the plans listed above.
But if you are interested in enrolling in a Medicare Advantage plan, you may find a plan that includes Part D coverage. You will more than likely have more options for plans with Medicare drug coverage than not. You cannot enroll in an HMO, PPO or HMO-POS plan without coverage and purchase a stand-alone plan. If you enroll in a PFFS Medicare advantage plan without Part D coverage, you can purchase a stand-alone plan.
If you have decided on a Medicare Advantage plan you should give due diligence to the Part D coverage just as if you were enrolling in a stand-alone plan. Don’t fall for a $0 premium or low premium Advantage plan and neglect to research the Part D formulary.
Whether you choose a stand-alone Part D plan or enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan with prescription coverage you should be able to find a plan that suits your needs and budget.
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