Thousands of residents enroll in Biloxi, Mississippi, Medicare or a Supplemental Medicare plan each year. Supplemental Medicare plan enrollees receive additional coverage on medical expenses that Original Medicare doesn’t cover.

However, with so many Biloxi, Mississippi, Supplemental Medicare plans available, deciding which plan best suits your needs can be challenging.

Medicare plans in Biloxi, Mississippi

Although Original Medicare in Mississippi provides coverage for hospital stays and doctor visits, beneficiaries are still responsible for a portion of their healthcare expenses. You can enroll in Supplemental Medicare plans to offset these costs, which often come with additional benefits.

Below, we will review the different types of Supplemental Medicare plans available with rates based on a 65-year-old female beneficiary.

Medicare Advantage plans

Currently, Biloxi offers 29 different Mississippi Medicare Advantage plans to eligible residents.

Cigna is a four-star Medicare Advantage plan provider that offers an HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) plan with a zero-dollar premium and a $6,500 MOOP (Maximum Out-of-Pocket).

Aetna is another carrier that provides a four-star Local PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) plan without a monthly premium and has a $7,550 MOOP.

Humana offers a regional PPO Medicare Advantage plan with a zero-dollar premium and a $7,550 MOOP. It also has a four-star rating.

The average cost of Medicare Advantage plans in Biloxi, Mississippi

PLAN PREMIUM MOOP Plan Type Star Rating
Cigna $0 $6,500 HMO 4
Wellcare $0 $7,550 HMO 3
Humana $0 $7,550 REGIONAL PPO 4
Aetna $0 $7,550 LOCAL PPO 4
UnitedHealthcare $0 $6,700 LOCAL PPO 4

Medicare Supplement plans

The federal government standardizes all Medigap plans nationwide, preventing the benefits from changing from state to state or carrier to carrier. However, the premiums often differ depending on the carrier and plan type.

Medigap Plan G is one of the most popular plan types in Biloxi, MS, since it doesn’t require beneficiaries to pay a Part B deductible. Its premiums cost between $102.95 to $361.44.

Medigap Plan N is another renowned supplement plan due to its extensive coverage and affordable premiums. Its monthly premiums range from $76.02 to $303.86.

Medigap Plan F offers the same coverage as Medigap Plan G but with a Part D deductible. Monthly premiums range from $114.46 to $407.68.

The average cost of Medicare Supplement plans in Biloxi, Mississippi

LETTER PLAN LOWEST PREMIUM HIGHEST PREMIUM
PLAN A $94.20 $332.80
PLAN B $123.80 $345.39
PLAN C $129.19 $386.12
PLAN D $111.82 $336.24
PLAN F $114.46 $407.68
PLAN HDF $28.00 $77.59
PLAN G $102.95 $361.44
PLAN HDG $28.00 $77.44
PLAN K $52.70 $146.87
PLAN L $66.34 $220.37
PLAN M $78.23 N/A
PLAN N $76.02 $303.85

Medicare Part D prescription drug plans

Unfortunately, Medigap plans in Mississippi don’t pay for prescription drug costs, and only a select few Medicare Advantage plans have medication coverage. However, Biloxi residents can purchase an independent Part D plan to help pay for their medical prescriptions.

Humana provides a four-star Part D plan with a $22.70 premium and a $480 deductible.

Clear Spring Health is a Part D provider that offers a two-star program with an $18.50 premium and a $480 deductible.

Aetna offers a three-star Plan D plan with a $6.50 premium and a $480 deductible.

The average cost of Medicare Part D plans in Biloxi, Mississippi

PLAN PREMIUM DEDUCTIBLE STAR RATING
Aetna $6.50 $480 3
Wellcare $13.00 $480 3
Clear Spring Health $18.50 $480 2
Humana $22.70 $480 4
UnitedHealthcare $29.30 $310 4

Special Needs plans

Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are subdivisions of Medicare Advantage plans that provide additional medical coverage to residents with chronic disabilities or special needs. However, SNPs aren’t available in every ZIP code.

UnitedHealthcare offers an HMO Special Needs Plan with a zero-dollar premium and a $7,550 MOOP for dual-eligible beneficiaries.

Wellcare also offers an HMO SNP without a premium. This plan has a $3,450 MOOP for dual-eligible beneficiaries.

Cigna offers dual-eligible beneficiaries an HMO Special Needs Plan with a $20.80 premium and $6,700 MOOP.

The average cost of Medicare Special Needs plans in Biloxi, Mississippi

PLAN PREMIUM MOOP Plan Type Eligibility
UnitedHealthcare $0 $7,550 HMO Dual
Wellcare $0 $3,450 HMO Dual
Aetna $0 $7,550 HMO Dual
Humana $0 $3,450 HMO Dual
Cigna $20.80 $6,700 HMO Dual

How to sign up for Medicare plans in Biloxi, Mississippi

If you need help enrolling in a Biloxi, Mississippi Supplemental Medicare plan, contact the Medicare specialists at Medigap.com. Our team works with all the leading Biloxi, Mississippi providers, allowing us to find the best plan that fits your specific needs. We help you compare rates and guide you through the enrollment process at no charge to you.

Whether you want an affordable supplemental Medicare plan or an extensive SNP, the Medigap.com team is here for you. Give us a call or complete our online rate form and get current rates now.

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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.