Medicare 2019
Standalone drug plans
What’s in the chart
Monthly premium: The monthly charge for this drug plan. This is in addition to Medicare’s monthly Part B premium.
Annual deductible: What you pay out of pocket before coverage begins.
Generics in the gap: Whether a plan pays for generic drugs in the coverage gap, which begins when drug costs hit $3,820 for the year and ends when your out-of-pocket expenses reach $5,100. Some plans offer generics in the gap for select brands only.
Rating: Medicare rates plans from 1 to 5 stars, based on customer satisfaction and certain health measures. The top rating is a 5.
What’s not in the chart
Medicare health costs: Drug plans are for people on Original Medicare, who also have expenses for doctors, hospitals and, sometimes, supplemental plans. People with higher incomes may also pay higher Part B premiums and drug plan premiums.
Total drug costs: Out-of-pocket costs can vary widely depending on which drugs you use. For an estimated total cost of different plans, enter your specific drugs into Medicare’s online Plan Finder and search for drug plans.
Standalone drug plan chart
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| PLAN | MONTHLY PREMIUM | ANNUAL DEDUCT. | GENERICS IN GAP? | RATING: OUT OF 5 STARS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP MedicareRx Preferred S5820-010 Contact: 800-842-6509 |
$76.60 | $0.00 | No | 3 |
| AARP MedicareRx Saver Plus S5921-356 Contact: 800-842-6509 |
$45.20 | $415.00 | No | 3 |
| AARP MedicareRx Walgreens S5921-383 Contact: 800-842-6509 |
$28.10 | $415.00 | No | 3 |
| Aetna Medicare Rx Saver S5810-045 Contact: 833-856-5680 |
$58.10 | $345.00 | No | 3 |
| Aetna Medicare Rx Select S5810-285 Contact: 833-856-5680 |
$17.20 | $365.00 | Yes | 3 |
| Aetna Medicare Rx Value Plan S5768-134 Contact: 833-856-5680 |
$58.70 | $0.00 | Yes | 3 |
| BlueMedicare Complete Rx S5904-002 Contact: 855-601-9465 |
$155.90 | $0.00 | Yes | 4 |
| BlueMedicare Premier Rx S5904-001 Contact: 855-601-9465 |
$66.20 | $360* | No | 4 |
| BlueMedicare Value Rx S5904-006 Contact: 855-601-9465 |
$40.60 | $415** | No | 4 |
| Cigna-HealthSpring Rx Secure S5617-053 Contact: 800-735-1459 |
$72.60 | $415.00 | No | 2 |
| Cigna-HealthSprng Rx Secure-Essential S5617-290 Contact: 800-735-1459 |
$21.90 | $415.00 | No | 2 |
| Cigna-HealthSpring Rx Secure-Extra S5617-256 Contact: 800-735-1459 |
$61.70 | $100.00 | Yes | 2 |
| EnvisionRxPlus S7694-011 Contact: 888-377-1439 |
$66.70 | $415.00 | No | 2 |
| Express Scripts Medicare-Choice S5660-181 Contact: 866-544-3794 (TTY: 800-716-3231) |
$98.90 | $350.00 | No | 3.5 |
| Express Scripts Medicare-Saver S5660-227 Contact: 866-544-3794 (TTY: 800-716-3231) |
$24.10 | $415.00 | No | 3.5 |
| Express Scripts Medicare-Value S5660-113 Contact: 866-544-3794 (TTY: 800-716-3231) |
$56.70 | $415.00 | No | 3.5 |
| Humana Enhanced S5884-010 Contact: 855-795-9488 |
$81.20 | $0.00 | No | 3.5 |
| Humana Preferred Rx Plan S5884-105 Contact: 855-795-9488 |
$38.30 | $415.00 | No | 3.5 |
| Humana Walmart Rx Plan S5884-157 Contact: 855-795-9488 |
$29.60 | $415.00 | No | 3.5 |
| SilverScript Allure S5601-153 Contact: 866-552-6106 (TTY: 866-552-6288) |
$80.00 | $0.00 | No | 3.5 |
| SilverScript Choice S5601-022 Contact: 866-552-6106 (TTY: 866-552-6288) |
$28.00 | $0.00 | No | 3.5 |
| SilverScript Plus S5601-023 Contact: 866-552-6106 (TTY: 866-552-6288) |
$73.80 | $0.00 | Yes | 3.5 |
| WellCare Classic S4802-083 Contact: 877-829-3045 (TTY: 711) |
$31.30 | $415.00 | No | 3 |
| WellCare Extra S4802-108 Contact: 877-829-3045 (TTY: 711) |
$67.60 | $0.00 | No | 3 |
| WellCare Value Script S4802-146 Contact: 877-829-3045 (TTY: 711) |
$13.40 | $415.00 | No | 3 |
* This plan’s deductible does not apply to Tier 1 or 2
** This plan’s deductible does not apply to Tiers 1 or 6