Medicare helps give its 62 million US beneficiaries care and treatment in their later years. We’ll look at the options available for Smyrna, Delaware, and Medicare beneficiaries to help them save money.

Medicare plans in Smyrna, Delaware

Because Part A and B Medicare plans don’t cover all healthcare costs, supplemental plans help cover the difference. We based the following quotes on a 70-year-old male living in Smyrna, Delaware.

Medicare Advantage plans

Medigap plans cover extra charges that your Medicare plans may not cover. Here are some 17 plans available for Smyrna, Delaware, Medicare beneficiaries.

Cigna offers a plan in the area that is an HMO plan and has a $0 monthly premium. This plan’s maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP) cost is $6,900. Medicare gave this plan a three-star rating for previous performance.

Humana also offers a plan in the area with a $0 monthly premium. This Local PPO plan has a four-star performance rating. The MOOP for this plan is $6,700.

offers the cheapest plan in the area. While it has a $0 premium like other plans, the MOOP is much lower at $5,900. This Local PPO plan has a four-star performance rating.

The average cost of Medicare Advantage plans in Smyrna, Delaware

PLAN PREMIUM MOOP PLAN TYPE STAR RATING
$0 $5,900 LOCAL PPO 4
Highmark $0 $7,550 LOCAL PPO N/A
Aetna $0 $7,550 LOCAL PPO 4
Humana $0 $6,700 LOCAL PPO 4
Cigna $0 $6,900 HMO 3

Medicare Supplement plans

When Medicare in Smyrna, Delaware, doesn’t cover treatment charges, a Medigap supplemental plan helps take care of it for you. All Medigap plans have the same benefits, but their premiums vary nationwide.

Plan G is one of the most popular plans but has some of the highest premiums. It covers everything but the Part B deductible. In Smyrna, Delaware, the premiums for this plan range from $140.28 to $410.12.

Plan HDG is like Plan G, except for a much higher deductible. The deductible for this plan is $2,490. The monthly premiums are lower because it has a higher deductible, ranging from $41 to $93.29.

Plan K is a very cost-effective plan. It covers the same expenses as Plan G except for Part B excess charges and only pays for half of the covered costs. The premiums for this plan are between $62.15 and $141.62.

The average cost of Medicare Supplement plans in Smyrna, Delaware

LETTER PLAN LOWEST PREMIUM HIGHEST PREMIUM
PLAN A $112.06 $438.68
PLAN B $153.94 $377.31
PLAN C $188.11 $423.62
PLAN D $163.35 $319.00
PLAN F $179.85 $500.61
PLAN HDF $41.00 $108.70
PLAN G $140.28 $410.12
PLAN HDG $41.00 $93.29
PLAN K $62.15 $141.62
PLAN L $100.08 $300.10
PLAN M $171.08 $333.19
PLAN N $115.10 $314.62

Medicare Part D prescription drug plans

When Medicare or Medigap plans don’t cover prescription drugs, Part D plans do. Part D plans are different from Medicare or supplemental plans.

offers a great plan in the area. It has a high monthly premium of $29.30, but the deductible is much lower at $310. Medicare gives this plan a four-star performance rating.

Wellcare’s plan is much cheaper and more popular across the US. It has a three-star performance rating and a deductible of $480. The monthly payment for this plan is $12.90.

Aetna’s plan is the cheapest in the area, with a monthly premium of $7.10. The deductible is the standard $480. This plan is great for seniors on a fixed budget who can’t usually pay for their medication.

The average cost of Medicare Part D plans in Smyrna, Delaware

PLAN PREMIUM DEDUCTIBLE STAR RATING
Aetna $7.10 $480 3
Wellcare $12.90 $480 3
Clear Spring $17.20 $480 2
Humana $22.70 $480 4
$29.30 $310 4

Special Needs plans

Medicare Special Needs Plans are a distinct subset of typical Medicare Advantage plans. They help Smyrna, Delaware, Medicare beneficiaries with chronic or severe disabilities, though these plans aren’t available everywhere in the US.

Aetna offers a plan in the area with a $0 monthly premium. This SNP is dual-eligible. It has a maximum out-of-pocket cost (MOOP) of $7,550 and is an HMO plan. Anyone who simultaneously qualifies for Medicare and Medicaid qualifies.

Humana’s plan in the area has a much lower MOOP. Its MOOP is $3,450 and has a $0 monthly premium. This plan is another dual-eligible HMO.

has some of the best plans in the nation. The plan it offers in the area has a $0 monthly premium and a MOOP of $7,550. This plan is an HMO that is dual-eligible for enrollment.

The average cost of Medicare Special Needs plans in Smyrna, Delaware

PLAN PREMIUM MOOP PLAN TYPE ELIGIBILITY
Aetna $0 $7,550 HMO Dual
Humana $0 $3,450 HMO Dual
$0 $7,550 HMO Dual
Cigna $0 $7,550 HMO Dual
Humana $0 $3,450 HMO Dual

How To sign up for Medicare plans in Smyrna

We are here to help Smyrna, Delaware, Medicare beneficiaries sign up for supplemental coverage. We work with all carriers free of charge and compare budgets to find the right plan for you.

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Lindsay Malzone, Lindsay Malzone is the Medicare editor for Medigap.com. She's been contributing to many well-known publications since 2017. Her passion is educating Medicare beneficiaries on all their supplemental Medicare options so they can make an informed decision on their healthcare coverage.
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Rodolfo Marrero, Rodolfo Marrero is one of the co-founders at Medigap.com. He has been helping consumers find the right coverage since the site was founded in 2013. Rodolfo is a licensed insurance agent that works hand-in-hand with the team to ensure the accuracy of the content.