AARP MedicareRx Saver Plus (PDP) By UnitedHealthcare
AARP MedicareRx Saver Plus (PDP) is a Actuarially Equivalent Standard Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (PART D) by UnitedHealthcare. Stand-alone plans offer additional prescription drug coverage only and are an option if you are on Original Medicare insurance or you have a Medicare health plan that does not include Part D coverage.
2014 Medicare Prescription Supplement Plan Details
| Plan Name: | AARP MedicareRx Saver Plus (PDP) |
|---|---|
| Provider: | UnitedHealthcare |
| Plan ID: | S5921-379 |
| Plan Year: | 2014 |
| State: |
New York |
| Benefit Type: | Basic |
| Monthly Drug Premium: | $23.40 |
| Drug Deductible: | $310.00 |
| Tiers with No Deductible: | 0 |
| Initial Coverage Limit: | $2850 |
| Gap Coverage: | No Gap Coverage |
| National Plan: | Yes |
Deductible and Premium
The AARP MedicareRx Saver Plus (PDP) plan has a monthly drug premium of $23.40 and a $310.00 drug deductible. This UnitedHealthcare plan offers a $23.40 Part D Basic Premium that is below the regional benchmark. This covers the basic prescription benefit only and does not cover enhanced drug benefits such as medical benefits or hospital benefits. The Part D Supplemental Premium is $0.00 this Premium covers any enhanced plan benefits offered by UnitedHealthcare above and beyond the standard PDP benefits. This can include additional coverage in the gap, lower co-payments and coverage of non-Part D drugs. The Part D Total Premium is $23.40. The Part D Total Premium is the addition of the supplemental and basic premiums for some plans this amount can be lower due to negative basic or supplemental premiums.
Premium Assistance
Depending on your income level you may be eligible for full 75%, 50%, 25% premium assistance. The AARP MedicareRx Saver Plus (PDP) medicare insurance plan offers a $0.00 premium obligation if you receive a full low-income subsidy (LIS) assistance. And the payment is $5.80 for 75% low income subsidy $11.70 for 50% and $17.50 for 25%.
| Part D Basic Premium: | $23.40 |
|---|---|
| Benchmark: | below the regional benchmark |
| Part D Supplemental Premium | $0.00 |
| Benefit Type: | Actuarially Equivalent Standard |
| Total Part D Premium: | $23.40 |
| $0 Premium with Full LIS: | Yes |
| Full LIS Premium: | $0.00 |
| 75% LIS Premium: | $5.80 |
| 50% LIS Premium: | $11.70 |
| 25% LIS Premium: | $17.50 |
Gap Coverage
In 2014 once you and your plan provider have spent $2,850 on covered drugs. (combined amount plus your deductible) You will be in the coverage gap. (AKA "donut hole") You will be require to pay 47.5% of the plans cost for covered brand-name prescription drugs and 72% of the cost for generic drugs unless your plan offers additional coverage. This UnitedHealthcare plan covers No Gap Coverage through the gap. No Gap Coverage means 0% of formulary drugs are covered through the gap or 15 or less brand name products are covered through the gap.
Star Ratings for AARP MedicareRx Saver Plus (PDP) S5921
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| Members Choosing to Leave Plan | ||
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| Getting Needed Meds | ||
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| Diabetes Treatment | ||
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| Appeals Upheld |
Source: CMS.
Plans as of September 3, 2013.
Plans are subject to change as contracts are finalized.
Includes 2014 approved contracts/plans. Employer sponsored 800 series plans and plans under sanction are excluded.
Star Rating as of September 27, 2013.
For More Information on Ratings Please See the CMS Tech Notes Here.
