Compare Queens County New York
Medicare Advantage Plans

A Medicare Advantage Plan in Queens County, NY can provide additional benefits above and beyond Original Medicare. There are 49 Medicare Advantage Plans (Part-C) available in Queens County from 14 different health insurance providers to compare in 2023. 24 of these Medicare Advantage Plans offer additional gap coverage to help avoid the “donut hole”. The plan with the lowest out-of-pocket expense is $3400 and the highest out-of-pocket is $8300. Queens County New York qualifying beneficiaries can also pick from 44 Medicare Special Needs Plans. The highest rated Medicare Advantage Plan in Queens County New York received a 4.5 overall star rating from CMS.



Most Popular Plans by Enrollment in Queens County, New York

Plan Name Plan ID Marketing Name Monthly
Premium
Enrollment
UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Choice Plan 1 (Region
R5342-001
UnitedHealthcare $16.00 91980
Wellcare Giveback Open (PPO)
H2775-111
Wellcare $0 36283
Wellcare No Premium Open (PPO)
H2775-106
Wellcare $0 35814
Aetna Medicare Elite Plan (PPO)
H5521-120
Aetna Medicare $0 33410
Healthfirst 65 Plus Plan (HMO)
H3359-001
Healthfirst Medicare Plan $0 28265


2023 Medicare Advantage Plans in Queens County, NY

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Name ⇅ Monthly
Premium
Deductible MOOP Gap 2023 Plan
Stars
Rating
Wellcare Premium Ultra Open (PPO)
(H2775-105)

$115.00 $0 $3,400 No
Wellcare No Premium Open (PPO)
(H2775-106)

$0 $0 $6,700 Yes
Wellcare No Premium (HMO)
(H4868-019)

$0 $0 $8,300 No
Wellcare Giveback Open (PPO)
(H2775-111)

$0 $325.00 $7,550 Yes
Wellcare Assist Open (PPO)
(H2775-113)

$8.70 $505.00 $6,700 No
Wellcare Assist (HMO)
(H4868-016)

$16.90 $505.00 $6,700 No
VNS Health EasyCare (HMO)
(H5549-012)

$25.00 $505.00 $8,300 No
UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Choice Plan 4 (Region
(R5342-006)

$82.00 $0 $6,700 Yes
UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Choice Plan 3 (Region
(R5342-005)

$44.00 $100.00 $6,900 Yes
UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Choice Plan 1 (Region
(R5342-001)

$16.00 $200.00 $7,200 Yes
PHP Care Complete FIDA-IDD Plan (Medicare-Medicaid Plan)
(H9869-001)

$0 $0 $- YesNA
MetroPlus Platinum Plan (HMO)
(H0423-004)

$142.00 $505.00 $8,300 No
HumanaChoice H5970-024 (PPO)

$0 $350.00 $7,200 No
Humana Gold Plus H3533-033 (HMO)

$0 $350.00 $6,700 No
Humana Gold Plus H3533-032 (HMO)

$23.00 $200.00 $6,500 No
Humana Gold Plus H3533-027 (HMO)

$0 $425.00 $7,550 No
Healthfirst Signature (PPO)
(H9678-001)

$0 $250.00 $7,000 NoToo New
Healthfirst Signature (HMO)
(H5989-011)

$0 $250.00 $6,700 No
Healthfirst Increased Benefits Plan (HMO)
(H3359-019)

$29.60 $505.00 $8,300 No
Healthfirst 65 Plus Plan (HMO)
(H3359-001)

$0 $250.00 $8,300 No
Empire MediBlue Select (HMO)
(H8432-027)

$0 $350.00 $8,300 Yes
Empire MediBlue Plus (HMO)
(H8432-008)

$16.00 $350.00 $8,300 No
Empire MediBlue HealthPlus Select (HMO)
(H1732-007)

$0 $350.00 $7,150 Yes
Empire MediBlue HealthPlus (HMO)
(H1732-004)

$0 $350.00 $7,500 Yes
Empire MediBlue Extra Select (HMO)
(H8432-035)

$38.90 $505.00 $7,500 Yes
EmblemHealth VIP Reserve Classic (HMO)
(H3330-046)

$0 $325.00 $7,550 Yes
EmblemHealth VIP Gold Plus (HMO)
(H3330-038)

$254.00 $200.00 $7,550 Yes
EmblemHealth VIP Gold (HMO)
(H3330-021)

$93.00 $200.00 $7,550 Yes
Elderplan Flex (HMO)
(H3347-016)

$0 $375.00 $7,550 No
Elderplan Extra Help (HMO)
(H3347-009)

$38.90 $505.00 $7,550 No
Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
(H7849-082)

$0 $0 $6,400 Yes
Centers Plan for Medicare Advantage Care (HMO)
(H6988-001)

$0 $395.00 $7,550 No
AgeWell New York LiveWell (HMO)
(H4922-011)

$0 $350.00 $7,550 YesNA
Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO)
(H3312-072)

$0 $250.00 $7,550 Yes
Aetna Medicare Premier Plan (PPO)
(H5521-040)

$97.00 $250.00 $5,000 Yes
Aetna Medicare Elite Plan 3 (PPO)
(H5521-310)

$23.00 $300.00 $7,550 Yes
Aetna Medicare Elite Plan (PPO)
(H5521-120)

$0 $300.00 $7,550 Yes
Aetna Medicare Discover Value Plan (PPO)
(H5521-312)

$30.00 $300.00 $7,550 Yes
AARP Medicare Advantage Prime (HMO-POS)
(H3307-015)

$0 $295.00 $7,550 Yes
AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 2 (HMO-POS)
(H3379-001)

$34.00 $295.00 $7,550 Yes
AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 1 (HMO-POS)
(H3307-002)

$52.00 $250.00 $7,550 Yes
AARP Medicare Advantage Mosaic Choice (PPO)
(H3418-001)

$0 $250.00 $6,900 Yes






New York Part-C Plans Without Drug Coverage





Medicare Special Needs Plans in Queens County New York

Plan Name ⇅ Monthly
Premium
Part D
Deductible
 Gap  Special
Needs
Type
2023 Plan
Stars
Rating
Wellcare Fidelis Dual Plus (HMO D-SNP)
(H5599-003)
   $21.90 $505.00  No Dual-Eligible
Wellcare Fidelis Dual Access (HMO D-SNP)
(H5599-001)
   $24.70 $505.00  No Dual-Eligible
Wellcare Dual Access Open (PPO D-SNP)
(H2775-112)
   $38.90 $505.00  No Dual-Eligible
Wellcare Dual Access (HMO D-SNP)
(H4868-014)
   $16.90 $505.00  No Dual-Eligible
VNS Health Total (HMO D-SNP)
(H5549-003)
   $38.90 $505.00  No Dual-Eligible
VNS Health EasyCare Plus (HMO D-SNP)
(H5549-011)
   $38.90 $505.00  No Dual-Eligible
VillageCareMAX Medicare Total Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
(H2168-002)
   $125.0 $505.00  No Dual-Eligible
VillageCareMAX Medicare Health Advantage FLEX (HMO D-SNP)
(H2168-003)
   $38.90 $505.00  No Dual-Eligible
VillageCareMAX Medicare Health Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
(H2168-001)
   $38.90 $505.00  No Dual-Eligible
UnitedHealthcare Nursing Home Plan 2 (HMO I-SNP)
(H3379-002)
   $35.70 $505.00  No Institutional
UnitedHealthcare Nursing Home Plan 1 (PPO I-SNP)
(H2292-002)
   $38.90 $505.00  No Institutional
UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete Plan 2 (HMO-POS D-SNP)
(H3387-015)
   $34.10 $505.00  No Dual-Eligible
UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete Plan 1 (HMO-POS D-SNP)
(H3387-014)
   $38.90 $505.00  No Dual-Eligible
UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete Choice (PPO D-SNP)
(H0271-060)
   $38.90 $505.00  No Dual-Eligible
UnitedHealthcare Assisted Living Plan (PPO I-SNP)
(H2292-003)
   $35.80 $0  No Institutional
Senior Whole Health of New York NHC (HMO D-SNP)
(H5992-007)
   $38.90 $505.00  No Dual-EligibleNA
RiverSpring Star (HMO I-SNP)
(H6776-001)
   $38.10 $505.00  No InstitutionalNA
RiverSpring MAP (HMO D-SNP)
(H6776-002)
   $38.00 $505.00  No Dual-EligibleNA
MetroPlus UltraCare (HMO D-SNP)
(H0423-007)
   $38.90 $505.00  No Dual-Eligible
MetroPlus Advantage Plan (HMO D-SNP)
(H0423-001)
   $38.90 $505.00  No Dual-Eligible
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP)
(H8457-001)
   $38.90 $505.00  No InstitutionalNA
Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H3533-034 (HMO D-SNP)
(H3533-034)
   $38.90 $505.00  No Dual-Eligible
Healthfirst Life Improvement Plan (HMO D-SNP)
(H3359-021)
   $32.90 $505.00  No Dual-Eligible
Healthfirst CompleteCare (HMO D-SNP)
(H3359-034)
   $26.00 $505.00  No Dual-Eligible
Hamaspik Medicare Select (HMO D-SNP)
(H0034-001)
   $38.90 $505.00  No Dual-EligibleNA
Hamaspik Medicare Choice (HMO D-SNP)
(H0034-002)
   $38.90 $505.00  No Dual-EligibleNA
Empire MediBlue HealthPlus Dual Plus (HMO D-SNP)
(H1732-001)
   $38.90 $450.00  No Dual-Eligible
Empire MediBlue HealthPlus Dual Connect (HMO D-SNP)
(H1732-003)
   $38.90 $505.00  No Dual-Eligible
Empire MediBlue Dual Advantage Select (HMO D-SNP)
(H8432-028)
   $38.90 $505.00  No Dual-Eligible
Empire MediBlue Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
(H8432-007)
   $38.90 $505.00  No Dual-Eligible
EmblemHealth VIP Dual Reserve (HMO D-SNP)
(H5991-010)
   $38.90 $505.00  No Dual-Eligible
EmblemHealth VIP Dual (HMO D-SNP)
(H3330-042)
   $38.90 $505.00  No Dual-Eligible
Elderplan Plus Long Term Care (HMO D-SNP)
(H3347-007)
   $38.90 $505.00  No Dual-Eligible
Elderplan For Medicaid Beneficiaries (HMO D-SNP)
(H3347-002)
   $38.90 $505.00  No Dual-Eligible
Elderplan Assist (HMO I-SNP)
(H3347-015)
   $38.00 $505.00  No Institutional
Elderplan Advantage For Nursing Home Residents (HMO I-SNP
(H3347-003)
   $38.90 $505.00  No Institutional
Centers Plan for Nursing Home Care (HMO I-SNP)
(H6988-003)
   $38.90 $505.00  No Institutional
Centers Plan for Medicaid Advantage Plus (HMO D-SNP)
(H6988-004)
   $38.90 $505.00  No Dual-Eligible
Centers Plan for Dual Coverage Care (HMO D-SNP)
(H6988-002)
   $38.90 $505.00  No Dual-Eligible
ArchCare Advantage (HMO I-SNP)
(H1777-007)
   $38.90 $505.00  No InstitutionalNA
AgeWell New York FeelWell (HMO D-SNP)
(H4922-003)
   $38.90 $505.00  No Dual-EligibleNA
AgeWell New York CareWell (HMO I-SNP)
(H4922-004)
   $38.90 $505.00  No InstitutionalNA
AgeWell New York Advantage Plus (HMO D-SNP)
(H4922-010)
   $38.90 $505.00  No Dual-EligibleNA
Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP)
(H3312-069)
   $36.50 $505.00  No Dual-Eligible



Types of MA Plan in NY


HMO - Health Maintenance Organization. A Health Maintenance Organization manages your Part A and Part B health insurance benefits. In most cases you need to choose a primary care doctor. Health Maintenance Organization's offers services through a network of contracted hospitals, doctors and other providers, and the plan pays the providers directly. You generally must receive all Healthcare from the plan providers or through referrals from the plan provider. Emergency care, and out-of-area urgent care is still covered. An HMO-POS plan allows you to get some services out-of-network.

PPO - Preferred Provider Organization. A Preferred Provider Organization offers a network of doctors, hospitals, and other providers you can choose from. Because providers are preferred, you can save money by using in network providers or usually pay a higher cost to use out-of-network providers. A primary care doctor is not required.

PFFS - Private Fee For Service. A Private Fee For Service plan allows you greater flexibility in choosing a New York provider. You may obtain covered services from any Medicare eligible provider who is willing to accept the plan's terms. The Healthcare provider must agree to accept the plan's terms before each visit. Some of these plans have a network of approved providers that have agreed to treat plan members.

SNP - Special Needs Plan. A Special Needs Plan is for individuals who receive Medicare and Medicaid, have specific severe or disabling chronic conditions or reside in a licensed nursing home or skilled facility. SNP plans must provide prescription drug coverage to Queens County New York residents.

Cost - Cost Plan. A cost plan doesn't replace your Original Medicare. It offers additional benefits to Original Medicare. If the cost plan doesn't include prescription drug coverage, you can enroll in a Part-D plan separately.





Can I get help in the coverage gap in Queens County, NY?


Yes. 24 Medicare Advantage Plans in Queens County offer additional gap coverage. Once in the coverage gap, you’ll pay no more than 25% of the cost for brand-name and generic prescription drugs. If you choose a drug plan that includes coverage in the gap, you may get a discount applied to the drug's price.

Are there Medicare Advantage Plans in Queens County, NY?


There are 49 Medicare Advantage Plans available in Queens County, New York from 14 different health insurance providers. These plans offer additional benefits that aren't available through Original Medicare. Medicare beneficiaries who are interested in a Part-C policy may choose among many plans to compare versus Rensselaer County Medicare Advantage Plans.



How much is a Medicare Plan in Queens County, NY?


Individuals who are interested in a Medicare Advantage Plan in New York may choose among many cost options depending on your necessary benefits. The lowest plan premium is $0 and the highest premium is $254. The deductibles in Queens County range from $0-$505. The plan with the lowest out-of-pocket (MOOP) expense is $3400 and the highest out-of-pocket is $8300.



Things to consider when choosing a MA Plan in Queens


  • Are you eligible for a Medicare Advantage Plan?

  • How much are the premiums, deductibles, and other costs?

  • Is there a yearly limit on what you could pay out-of-pocket?

  • Does the plan cover your prescription drugs?

  • Will you hit the prescription drug coverage gap?

  • Is your pharmacy in the plan’s network?

  • Will your prescription drugs require prior authorization?

  • How well does the plan cover the services you need like vision, hearing, or dental?

  • Are your doctors in-network?

  • Will you need to be referred to see a specialist?

  • Does the plan cover services from out-of-network providers?

  • How does the plan compare to your current coverage?

  • Do you want to juggle multiple Medicare plans?


Special Needs Plan in Queens County Explained


C-SNP - Chronic Condition SNP. These plans help individuals receive customized care to fit their unique health care needs. You may qualify for C-SNP if you have one or more specific severe or disabling chronic conditions like:

  • Stroke
  • Certain neurologic disorders
  • Certain chronic and disabling mental health conditions
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Certain chronic lung disorders
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • End-stage liver disease
  • Certain severe hematologic disorders
  • Chronic alcohol and other drug dependence
  • Certain cardiovascular disorders
  • Cancer
  • Chronic heart failure
  • Certain autoimmune disorders
  • Dementia

I-SNP - Institutional SNP. These plans require 90 days or longer stay in a facility, or are expected to need the level of services provided in a long-term care (LTC) skilled nursing facility (SNF), a LTC nursing facility (NF), an intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities, or an inpatient psychiatric facility.

D-SNP - Dual Eligible SNP. New York Medicare and Medicaid enrollees who have limited income and resources may get help paying for their premiums and out-of-pocket medical expenses from Medicaid. Eligibility is based on a percentage of Federal Poverty Levels.


When to sign up for a New York Medicare Advantage Plan?


Below mentioned are the types of the enrollment period, along with the instructions on what to do during this period:

Initial Enrollment Period (IEP). This period starts 3 months prior to the month you will turn 65. It ends after 3 months you have turned 65. At this stage, you can sign up for a New York Medicare Advantage Plan.

Annual Enrollment Period (AEP). Also known as the Open Enrollment Period, it starts on the 15th of October and ends on the 7th of December. At this stage, you can either sign up for the plan, switch or leave your current plan.

Special Enrollment Period (SEP). This enrollment period depends on the personal circumstances of the beneficiaries, like if you move or lose insurance coverage. Check to determine if you qualify to modify your plan.

Open Enrollment Period. Jan 1 – Mar 31. If you’re enrolled in a New York Medicare Advantage Plan, you can switch to a different Medicare Part-C Plan in Queens County, NY or switch to Original Medicare once during this time.

5-star Special Enrollment Period. Dec 8 - Nov 30. If a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 5-star plan is available in your area you can switch to the 5-star plan once during this period.



Check for CMS Star Ratings

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service (CMS) assesses the quality of medical services of Medicare Advantage Plan using a 5-star rating system. A report is released yearly for the public to assess the quality of healthcare services. Thus, if you are searching for the highest Medicare Advantage Plan in your state, research the CMS ratings and costs of the plans report for further information.


Can I get a Medicare Advantage Plans in Queens County, NY?

Yes. There are 49 Medicare Advantage Plans available in Queens County, New York from 14 different health insurance providers. These plans offer additional benefits that aren't available through Original Medicare.

How much is a Medicare Plan in Queens County, New York?

New York residents who are interested in a Medicare Advantage Plan may choose among many cost options depending on your necessary benefits. The lowest plan premium is $0 and the highest premium is $254. The deductibles in Queens County range from $0-$505

Can I get help in the coverage gap in Queens County, NY?

Yes. 24 Medicare Advantage Plans in Queens County offer additional gap coverage. Once in the coverage gap, you’ll pay no more than 25% of the cost for brand-name and generic prescription drugs. If you choose a drug plan that includes coverage in the gap, you may get a discount applied to the drug's price.

What is the most popular plan in Queens, NY?

The most popular plan by enrollment in Queens is the UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Choice Plan 1 (Region with 91980 enrollment.



Source: CMS. Data as of Oct 1, 2022.
Plans are subject to change as contracts are finalized.
Includes 2023 approved contracts. Employer sponsored 800 series and plans under sanction are excluded. For 2023, enhanced alternative may offer additional cost sharing reductions in the gap on a sub-set of the formulary drugs, beyond the standard Part-D benefit.


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