Medicare Advantage Plans in Kansas
Key Takeaways
- Medicare Advantage Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) is health insurance for Americans aged 65 and older that blends Medicare benefits with private health insurance. This typically includes a bundle of Original Medicare (Parts A and B) and Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D). is a private insurance product that expands on the essential services offered as part of Original Medicare Original Medicare is a fee-for-service health insurance program available to Americans aged 65 and older and some individuals with disabilities. Original Medicare is provided by the federal government and is made up of two parts: Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance). .
- Medicare Advantage plans can combine elements of Medicare Parts A, B, and D.
- Medicare Advantage plans in Kansas must offer the same services as Medicare Parts A and B, but additional covered services can vary.
- The cost of your Medicare Advantage plan in Kansas will depend on the services you choose and where you live.
When you’re shopping for a Medicare Advantage plan in Kansas, the costs and availability of Medicare Advantage plans will vary based on where you live. Still, Medicare Advantage is private health insurance that offers all the coverage of Original Medicare. Most Medicare Advantage plans provide additional services like fitness programs and prescription drug coverage. However, before enrolling in a Medicare Advantage plan in Kansas, you must be enrolled in Medicare Part A and Part B.
Keep reading to learn more about Medicare Advantage plans in Kansas.
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Kansas Medicare Advantage Plan Coverage
Medicare Advantage, also called Part C, is available to anyone who qualifies for Original Medicare and is required to provide at least the same coverages as Parts A and B. In 2024, 92 Medicare Advantage plans are offered in Kansas, and there’s a plan available to every Medicare-eligible resident. However, not the availability of specific plans differs based on your ZIP code.
All Medicare coverage and plans provide Part A and Part B benefits as a foundation. Medicare Part A covers inpatient services you receive in the hospital or nursing home. Medicare Part B covers outpatient care, which can include wellness visits, examinations in your doctor’s office and medically necessary therapy sessions.
A prescription drug plan — Medicare Part D — is an optional add-on. Most Medicare Advantage plans include Part D coverage and other services like:
- Dental care
- Hearing care
- Vision care
- Medical transportation
- Telehealth services
KS Medicare Advantage Plan Costs
The cost of Medicare Advantage plans in Kansas varies based on where you live and what coverage you want to have included. You can find plans in your area by entering your zip code at Medicare.gov, or you contact GoHealth. Our licensed insurance agents will research your options and offer the impartial guidance you need.
The average monthly premium for a Medicare Advantage plan in Kansas is $9.90 in 2024. Some people may also qualify for a $0-per-month premium. In Kansas, 100% of people with Medicare have access to a plan with a no-cost premium.
Many Medicare Advantage plans require you to receive care within a particular network of providers to get the maximum coverage.
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Medicare Advantage Plan Eligibility and Enrollment in Kansas
The federal government sets Medicare Advantage eligibility since Medicare is a federal public health insurance program.
Medicare is available to people who:
- Are over age 65.
- Have end-stage renal disease.
- Have amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
- Have disabilities and qualify for Social Security.
In addition to eligibility rules, Medicare also has set periods when you can enroll. You can sign up for Medicare during the month you turn 65, as well as the three months before and after. You can also enroll after you have been receiving disability benefits from the Social Security Administration for at least 24 months, regardless of your age.
Whether you opt to enroll in Original Medicare and add a Part D prescription plan (you can also add Medigap) or choose a Medicare Advantage plan with prescription coverage, it’s usually a good idea to start prescription drug coverage immediately. If you wait to sign up for a Part D plan, a late-enrollment penalty may be added to your Medicare premium for the rest of your life — a penalty based on how long you were eligible for a prescription plan but chose not to enroll.
To avoid penalties and get the most from Medicare benefits, here are important dates to remember for Medicare Advantage enrollment:
- Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period for all Medicare coverage: October 15-December 7
- Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment: January 1-March 31
Special Enrollment Periods are also available based on certain life events. These can include changes to your eligibility, moving and losing other coverage.
Are there Kansas Medicare Advantage Plans With Prescription Drug Coverage?
Whether or not you include prescription drug coverage in your Medicare Advantage plan is up to you. Most plans offer options with and without drug coverage.
Without a Part D plan added to your Medicare Advantage coverage, you should expect to pay the entire cost of your outpatient prescription medications. You may enroll in a plan with prescription drug coverage (or Part D) at certain times each year — but if you don’t sign up when you are first eligible, you will have to pay a penalty for the rest of your life. This penalty will be added to your regular monthly premium.
Medicare Learning Guides
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Sources
- FACT SHEET. CMS.gov.
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