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Medicare plans in Onondaga County, New York
2027 plans. Other years: 2026 · 2027
Where to start
This page lists every Medicare plan sold in Onondaga County for 2027, sorted from the lowest cost each month. They're in four tables below, by the kind of coverage. Jump to the one that fits you. Under each table, Compare these plans opens the same plans in our plan list, where you can add your prescriptions, narrow the list and compare plans side by side.
- Medicare Advantage with drug coverage (18 plans)
- Part D drug plans (9 plans)
- Special needs plans (20 plans)
- Medicare Advantage without drug coverage (6 plans)
- Medigap (Medicare Supplement) prices
Not sure which you need? Most people choose either a Medicare Advantage plan, which usually includes drug coverage, or Original Medicare with a Part D drug plan and often a Medigap policy to pay what Medicare leaves.
What would these plans cost you? Try the calculator → It's set to Onondaga County. Add your age, health and drugs to see what each kind of plan would cost you next year and over the years ahead.
The best plan here for…
- A low monthly premium
- Money back on your Part B premium
- The lowest cost in a bad year
- Dental coverage
- A high star rating
- Seeing doctors outside a network
- The lowest-priced Medigap Plan G
No plan is best for everyone, so we pick one for each of these and explain why. All our picks in Onondaga County
At a glance
- 24 Medicare Advantage plans are open to anyone with Medicare here; 14 charge no monthly premium.
- 6 give back part of your Part B premium, up to $125 a month.
- The lowest yearly limit on what you pay for in-network care is $4,950.
- 9 Part D drug plans, from $37.30 to $238.30 a month.
Medicare Advantage plans with drug coverage 18
Medical and drug coverage in one plan, open to anyone with Medicare who lives here. This is what most people mean by a Medicare Advantage plan.
| Plan | Network | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Health Plan New York Cash Back (HMO) Trinity Health Plan New York · H9827-004-000 | HMO | $0/moGives back $70/mo of your Part B premium | $9,250 | 3.0★ |
| Wellcare Giveback Open (PPO) Wellcare · H2775-111-000 | PPO | $0/moGives back $37/mo of your Part B premium | $9,850 | 3.0★ |
| Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) Wellcare · H2775-106-000 | PPO | $0/mo | $9,850 | 3.0★ |
| Wellcare Assist Open (PPO) Wellcare · H2775-113-000 | PPO | $0/mo | $9,850 | 3.0★ |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO) Aetna Medicare · H3312-048-000 | HMO | $0/mo | $9,850 | 3.0★ |
| Medicare Blue Choice 024 (HMO) Excellus Health Plan, Inc · H3351-024-000 | HMO | $0/mo | $9,850 | 4.0★ |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) Aetna Medicare · H5521-077-000 | PPO | $0/mo | $9,850 | 4.0★ |
| Trinity Health Plan New York No Premium (HMO) Trinity Health Plan New York · H9827-001-000 | HMO | $0/mo | $7,900 | 3.0★ |
| VNS Health EasyCare (HMO) VNS Health Medicare · H5549-012-000 | HMO | $25/mo | $9,850 | 4.0★ |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NY-0006 (HMO-POS) UnitedHealthcare · H3379-039-000 | HMO-POS | $54/mo | $8,900 | 3.5★ |
| Aetna Medicare Elite (PPO) Aetna Medicare · H5521-740-000 | PPO | $54/mo | $9,850 | 4.0★ |
| Aetna Medicare Premier (PPO) Aetna Medicare · H5521-340-000 | PPO | $60/mo | $9,250 | 4.0★ |
| HumanaChoice H5970-029 (PPO) Humana · H5970-029-000 | PPO | $65/mo | $9,250 | 3.0★ |
| MVP Medicare WellValue with Part D (HMO-POS) MVP HEALTH CARE · H3305-038-000 | HMO-POS | $71/mo | $9,850 | 3.5★ |
| Medicare Blue Choice 025 (HMO-POS) Excellus Health Plan, Inc · H3351-025-000 | HMO-POS | $75.30/mo | $8,500 | 4.0★ |
| Medicare Blue Choice 026 (HMO-POS) Excellus Health Plan, Inc · H3351-026-000 | HMO-POS | $115.30/mo | $7,500 | 4.0★ |
| MVP Medicare Secure Plus with Part D (HMO-POS) MVP HEALTH CARE · H3305-022-000 | HMO-POS | $165/mo | $6,000 | 3.5★ |
| MVP Medicare Secure Plus Choice with Part D (PPO) MVP HEALTH CARE · H9615-025-000 | PPO | $256/mo | $7,500 | 3.5★ |
Part D drug plans 9
Standalone drug coverage, for people who keep Original Medicare (often with a Medigap policy). Drug plans are sold for a whole region, so the same plans are sold throughout New York.
| Plan | Premium | Drug deductible | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellcare Value Script (PDP) Wellcare · S4802-138-000 | $37.30/mo | $700 | 3★ |
| Wellcare Classic (PDP) Wellcare · S4802-077-000 | $40.30/mo | $700 | 3★ |
| HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IL, NM, OK, TX · S5715-024-000 | $40.50/mo | $700 | 2.5★ |
| SilverScript Choice (PDP) Aetna Medicare · S5601-006-000 | $166.60/mo | $700 | 2.5★ |
| Humana Premier Rx Plan (PDP) Humana · S5884-217-000 | $169.30/mo | $350 | 4.5★ |
| Humana Basic Rx Plan (PDP) Humana · S5884-216-000 | $169.60/mo | $700 | 4.5★ |
| AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHC (PDP) UnitedHealthcare · S5921-379-000 | $174.50/mo | $700 | 3★ |
| Humana Value Rx Plan (PDP) Humana · S5884-218-000 | $177.20/mo | $687 | 4.5★ |
| AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC (PDP) UnitedHealthcare · S5921-382-000 | $238.30/mo | $300 | 3★ |
Special needs plans 20
Medicare Advantage plans built for people with particular needs, and open only to people who have them. If one of the three below describes you, these are often worth a look before a general plan. Each row says who can join.
Who special needs plans are for
- D-SNP: you have Medicaid as well as Medicare (sometimes called "dual eligible" or "Medi-Medi").
- C-SNP: you have a chronic condition the plan is built around, such as diabetes, heart failure, chronic lung disease or dementia. The plan checks with your doctor.
- I-SNP: you live in a nursing home or similar facility, or need that level of care at home.
Why people choose them
- Care built around you. Most assign a care coordinator, and many run clinical programs for the condition they serve: diabetes education and supplies, heart or lung monitoring, medication reviews, or doctors who visit you in a facility.
- Often more generous extras. Many offer larger allowances than general plans for groceries, over-the-counter items, transportation, meals or utilities. Compare the figures; they vary widely from plan to plan.
- Lower costs for many members. With full Medicaid, a D-SNP member usually pays nothing for care Medicare covers.
The catch: you have to qualify, and the plan will check, for example your Medicaid status or a doctor's confirmation of your condition. If you're not sure, your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives free, unbiased advice.
| Plan | Network | Who can join | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellcare Dual Access Open (PPO D-SNP) Wellcare · H2775-112-000 | PPO | Only for people who have Medicaid as well as Medicare | $0/mo | $9,850 | 3.0★ |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual (HMO D-SNP) Aetna Medicare · H3312-070-000 | HMO | Only for people who have Medicaid as well as Medicare | $0/mo | $9,850 | 3.0★ |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care Total (HMO C-SNP) Aetna Medicare · H3312-112-000 | HMO | Only for people with certain chronic conditionsDiabetes, Heart | $0/mo | $9,850 | 3.0★ |
| UHC Complete Care NY-31 (HMO-POS C-SNP) UnitedHealthcare · H3379-054-000 | HMO-POS | Only for people with certain chronic conditionsDiabetes, Heart | $0/mo | $8,900 | 3.5★ |
| UHC Dual Complete NY-Q001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) UnitedHealthcare · H3387-015-001 | HMO-POS | Only for people who have Medicaid as well as Medicare | $0/mo | $9,850 | 4.0★ |
| Wellcare Fidelis Dual Liberty Sync (HMO D-SNP) Wellcare · H5599-014-000 | HMO | Only for people who have Medicaid as well as Medicare | $0/mo | $9,850 | 3.0★ |
| Wellcare Fidelis Dual Access (HMO D-SNP) Wellcare · H5599-016-000 | HMO | Only for people who have Medicaid as well as Medicare | $0/mo | $9,850 | 3.0★ |
| Medicare Blue Dual Secure (HMO D-SNP) Excellus Health Plan Community Care LLC · H7524-004-000 | HMO | Only for people who have Medicaid as well as Medicare | $0/mo | $9,850 | 3.0★ |
| UHC Nursing Home Plan NY-F001 (PPO I-SNP) UnitedHealthcare · H2292-001-000 | PPO | Only for people who live in a nursing home, or need that level of care at home | $4.20/mo | $9,850 | 5.0★ |
| Aetna Medicare Longevity (PPO I-SNP) Aetna Medicare · H5521-461-000 | PPO | Only for people who live in a nursing home, or need that level of care at home | $10.70/mo | $9,850 | 4.0★ |
| UHC Dual Complete NY-S001 (PPO D-SNP) UnitedHealthcare · H2001-063-001 | PPO | Only for people who have Medicaid as well as Medicare | $19.40/mo | $9,850 | 4.5★ |
| VNS Health EasyCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) VNS Health Medicare · H5549-011-000 | HMO | Only for people who have Medicaid as well as Medicare | $23.60/mo | $9,850 | 4.0★ |
| Medicare Blue Dual (HMO D-SNP) Excellus Health Plan Community Care LLC · H7524-003-000 | HMO | Only for people who have Medicaid as well as Medicare | $23.70/mo | $9,850 | 3.0★ |
| Nascentia Skilled Nursing Facility (HMO I-SNP) Nascentia Health Plus · H9066-002-000 | HMO | Only for people who live in a nursing home, or need that level of care at home | $25.40/mo | $9,850 | Not yet rated |
| Nascentia Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) Nascentia Health Plus · H9066-003-000 | HMO | Only for people who have Medicaid as well as Medicare | $27/mo | $9,850 | Not yet rated |
| Nascentia Medicaid Advantage Plus (HMO D-SNP) Nascentia Health Plus · H9066-001-000 | HMO | Only for people who have Medicaid as well as Medicare | $30.30/mo | $9,850 | Not yet rated |
| UHC Dual Complete NY-S002 (HMO-POS D-SNP) UnitedHealthcare · H3387-014-003 | HMO-POS | Only for people who have Medicaid as well as Medicare | $31.70/mo | $9,850 | 4.0★ |
| UHC Dual Complete NY-YL (HMO-POS D-SNP) UnitedHealthcare · H3387-013-000 | HMO-POS | Only for people who have Medicaid as well as Medicare | $40.50/mo | $9,850 | 4.0★ |
| VNS Health Total (HMO D-SNP) VNS Health Medicare · H5549-003-000 | HMO | Only for people who have Medicaid as well as Medicare | $40.50/mo | $0 | 4.0★ |
| Wellcare Fidelis Dual Align Unity (HMO D-SNP) Wellcare · H5599-003-000 | HMO | Only for people who have Medicaid as well as Medicare | $40.50/mo | $9,850 | 3.0★ |
PACE
PACE isn't a special needs plan, but it isn't open to everyone either: it is for people 55 and older who need a nursing-home level of care and can live safely at home with its help. Sold here: PACE CNY (PACE), PACE CNY (PACE).
Medicare Advantage plans without drug coverage 6
Medical coverage only. These suit people who get their drugs elsewhere, such as from the VA or an employer, since you generally can't add a separate Part D plan to them.
| Plan | Network | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NY-MA3 (HMO-POS) UnitedHealthcare · H3379-060-000 | HMO-POS | $0/moGives back $125/mo of your Part B premium | $7,150 | 3.5★ |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) Humana · H5970-016-000 | PPO | $0/moGives back $110/mo of your Part B premium | $4,950 | 3.0★ |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle Giveback (PPO) Aetna Medicare · H5521-323-000 | PPO | $0/moGives back $100/mo of your Part B premium | $9,850 | 4.0★ |
| Trinity Health Plan New York Glory No RX (HMO) Trinity Health Plan New York · H9827-003-000 | HMO | $0/moGives back $60/mo of your Part B premium | $6,300 | 3.0★ |
| MVP Medicare Preferred Gold without Part D (HMO-POS) MVP HEALTH CARE · H3305-020-000 | HMO-POS | $0/mo | $7,200 | 3.5★ |
| Medicare Blue Choice 027 (HMO-POS) Excellus Health Plan, Inc · H3351-027-000 | HMO-POS | $0/mo | $6,500 | 4.0★ |
Medigap (Medicare Supplement)
A Medigap policy pays some or all of what Original Medicare leaves you owing, and works with any doctor who takes Medicare. The coverage of each plan letter is the same whichever company sells it; only the price differs.
- Plan G: $265–$840/mo from 11 companies.
- Plan N: $269–$583/mo from 9 companies.
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