Original Medicare in Colorado Springs covers significant health expenses but doesn’t cover everything. Medicare beneficiaries enroll in a supplemental Medicare plan to protect themselves from the additional costs. 37.63% of the 152,043 Original Medicare enrollees in Colorado Springs use Medicare Advantage plans.
Medicare plans in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Medicare Supplement plans vary in cost depending on several factors, including location, age, gender, tobacco use, payment frequency, eligible household discounts, and more. Considering these factors, the quotes below reference a 70-year-old female beneficiary.
Medicare Advantage plans
In Colorado Springs, 57,212 Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in one of the 29 Medicare Advantage plans. Of those enrolled, 52.39% are female, and 47.61% are male.
All Colorado Medicare Advantage plans below have a $0 monthly premium. Humana Local PPO has the lowest maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP) cost of $4,440.
Of all the plans below, Kaiser Permanente has the best rating. Its HMO plan has a perfect five-star rating with a $4,500 MOOP. UnitedHealthcare also has a high four-star rating for its HMO plan with the same MOOP of $4,500.
The average cost of Medicare Advantage plans in Colorado Springs, Colorado
| PLAN | PREMIUM | MOOP | Plan Type | Star Rating |
| Aetna | $0 | $5,000 | HMO-POS | 3 |
| Anthem BCBS | $0 | $6,700 | HMO | 3 |
| Humana | $0 | $4,440 | LOCAL PPO | 4 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $0 | $4,500 | HMO | 4 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $0 | $4,500 | HMO | 5 |
Remember that the monthly premiums for the above plans are $0, but that does not mean the programs are free. Read more about out-of-pocket costs for Medicare Advantage plans.
Medicare Supplement plans
Medicare Supplement plans, or Medigap plans, work with Colorado Original Medicare by covering the costs that Original Medicare doesn’t cover, like copays. All Medigap plans are standardized nationwide, so benefits don’t change from state to state. The only difference will be the monthly premium.
Plan F is one of the most popular Medicare Supplement plans in Colorado Springs. These premiums range from $113.52 to $356.87 per month.
Plan G is another common Medigap plan in Colorado Springs, with monthly premiums between $113.52 to $356.87. Beneficiaries who prefer a lower monthly premium may consider Plan HDG (high deductible Plan G), with premiums as low as $40.78 and as high as $73.11.
The average cost of Medicare Supplement plans in Colorado Springs, Colorado
| LETTER PLAN | LOWEST PREMIUM | HIGHEST PREMIUM |
| PLAN A | $99.22 | $264.64 |
| PLAN B | $135.22 | $263.87 |
| PLAN C | $150.96 | $364.75 |
| PLAN D | $117.81 | $255.89 |
| PLAN F | $129.90 | $365.50 |
| PLAN HDF | $41.86 | $74.97 |
| PLAN G | $113.52 | $356.87 |
| PLAN HDG | $40.78 | $73.11 |
| PLAN K | $46.98 | $121.00 |
| PLAN L | $75.00 | $174.25 |
| PLAN M | $111.63 | $176.05 |
| PLAN N | $87.00 | $324.56 |
Remember that your Medigap rate cost will depend on various factors. Read more about how these rates are calculated.
Medicare Part D prescription drug plans
Medigap plans don’t cover prescription costs. Only some Medicare Advantage plans do. Beneficiaries can enroll in standalone Part D plans or Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (MAPD) plans to cover prescription medications.
All of the Colorado prescription drug plans below have a $480 deductible, except for UnitedHealthcare, with a $310 deductible. Humana and UnitedHealthcare have the highest star rating of four out of five, but Humana’s drug plan has a lower premium of $22.70 per month.
Wellcare has the lowest premium at only $5.50 per month. Aetna’s three-star plan is comparable, with a monthly premium of $7.60.
The average cost of Medicare Part D plans in Colorado Springs, Colorado
| PLAN | PREMIUM | DEDUCTIBLE | STAR RATING |
| Wellcare | $5.50 | $480 | 3 |
| Aetna | $7.60 | $480 | 3 |
| Humana | $22.70 | $480 | 4 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $29.30 | $310 | 4 |
| Mutual of Omaha | $33.80 | $480 | 3 |
Finding your best Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP) can be challenging, especially when you want something with high ratings, a low premium, and excellent coverage. Read about the Top 10 Part D prescription drug plans for 2023 to make an informed decision.
Special Needs plans
Beneficiaries with chronic or disabling conditions can enroll in a Special Needs Plan, or SNP, for additional coverage. These types of plans are available in select areas only.
Humana offers a LOCAL PPO SNP for dual-eligible beneficiaries with a $3,450 MOOP. Bright Health, Aetna, and UnitedHealthcare have HMO SNP plans for dual-eligible beneficiaries, with a $7,550 MOOP.
For beneficiaries with chronic or disabling conditions, consider Anthem BCBS’s HMO SNP. This Special Needs plan has a MOOP of $6,700.
The average cost of Medicare Special Needs plan in Colorado Springs, Colorado
| PLAN | PREMIUM | MOOP | Plan Type | Eligibility |
| Bright Health | $0 | $7,550 | HMO | Dual |
| Humana | $0 | $3,450 | LOCAL PPO | Dual |
| Aetna | $0 | $7,550 | HMO | Dual |
| UnitedHealthcare | $0 | $7,550 | HMO | Dual |
| Anthem BCBS | $0 | $6,700 | HMO | Chronic or Disabling |
How to sign up for Medicare plans in Colorado Springs
There’s no one-size-fits-all Supplemental Medicare plan. That’s why it’s essential to take your time to find the right plan for you. We work with every carrier and can help you narrow it down by comparing the best programs in Colorado Springs.
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