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Kansas Medicare Part D Plans (PDP) 2018 Prescription Drug Plans for People with Medicare

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Kansas seniors, your Medicare Part D plan (PDP) choices are fewer this year. Fortunately, 2018 monthly premiums are about the same, however, the maximum deductible is now $405 per year, one of the lowest annual increases we've seen.

Don't make a PDP decision on the premium and deductible alone. It's critical that you verify that your medications are covered. You find this information, and the co-payment tiers, in the formulary. On each PDP page (above) we post links to the formulary and pharmacy web pages, and the phone numbers to contact the plan.

2018 Medicare Part D Donut Hole

Are you aware that the Medicare Part D coverage gap (aka, donut hole) is still with us? The good news is that the coverage gap is shrinking, and soon it will be gone completely. Until then you can save money on your uninsured prescriptions in Kansas by using a Prescription Savings Card or coupons. Pick one up at GoodRx.com.

$22.60
Express Scripts Medicare - Saver (PDP) ({planid}) CMS 5-Star Rating
Express Scripts Medicare - Saver (PDP)
$24.50
SilverScript Choice (PDP) ({planid}) CMS 5-Star Rating
SilverScript Choice (PDP)
$46.50
Express Scripts Medicare - Value (PDP) ({planid}) CMS 5-Star Rating
Express Scripts Medicare - Value (PDP)
$65.80
Blue MedicareRx Value (PDP) ({planid}) CMS 5-Star Rating
Blue MedicareRx Value (PDP)
$72.20
SilverScript Plus (PDP) ({planid}) CMS 5-Star Rating
SilverScript Plus (PDP)
$85.00
AARP MedicareRx Preferred (PDP) ({planid}) CMS 5-Star Rating
AARP MedicareRx Preferred (PDP)
$94.50
Express Scripts Medicare - Choice (PDP) ({planid}) CMS 5-Star Rating
Express Scripts Medicare - Choice (PDP)
$101.30
Blue MedicareRx Plus (PDP) ({planid}) CMS 5-Star Rating
Blue MedicareRx Plus (PDP)
$155.60
Blue MedicareRx Premier (PDP) ({planid}) CMS 5-Star Rating
Blue MedicareRx Premier (PDP)
$20.40
Humana Walmart Rx Plan (PDP) ({planid}) CMS 5-Star Rating
Humana Walmart Rx Plan (PDP)
$26.70
AARP MedicareRx Walgreens (PDP) ({planid}) CMS 5-Star Rating
AARP MedicareRx Walgreens (PDP)
$27.50
Aetna Medicare Rx Saver (PDP) ({planid}) CMS 5-Star Rating
Aetna Medicare Rx Saver (PDP)
$29.10
Humana Preferred Rx Plan (PDP) ({planid}) CMS 5-Star Rating
Humana Preferred Rx Plan (PDP)
$63.30
AARP MedicareRx Saver Plus (PDP) ({planid}) CMS 5-Star Rating
AARP MedicareRx Saver Plus (PDP)
$74.90
Humana Enhanced (PDP) ({planid}) CMS 5-Star Rating
Humana Enhanced (PDP)
$47.20
EnvisionRxPlus (PDP) ({planid}) CMS 5-Star Rating
EnvisionRxPlus (PDP)
$48.40
Symphonix Value Rx (PDP) ({planid}) CMS 5-Star Rating
Symphonix Value Rx (PDP)
$56.20
First Health Part D Value Plus (PDP) ({planid}) CMS 5-Star Rating
First Health Part D Value Plus (PDP)
$96.70
First Health Part D Premier Plus (PDP) ({planid}) CMS 5-Star Rating
First Health Part D Premier Plus (PDP)
$28.10
WellCare Classic (PDP) ({planid}) CMS 5-Star Rating
WellCare Classic (PDP)
$78.90
WellCare Extra (PDP) ({planid}) CMS 5-Star Rating
WellCare Extra (PDP)
$47.90
Cigna-HealthSpring Rx Secure-Extra (PDP) ({planid}) CMS 5-Star Rating
Cigna-HealthSpring Rx Secure-Extra (PDP)
$56.60
Cigna-HealthSpring Rx Secure (PDP) ({planid}) CMS 5-Star Rating
Cigna-HealthSpring Rx Secure (PDP)

The 2018 Initial Coverage Limit (ICL) is $3,750. The Coverage Gap (donut hole) starts when you reach the ICL ($3,750) and ends when you spend a total of $4,950. This year, Part D enrollees will get a 60% discount on the total cost of brand-name drugs purchased while in the donut hole. A 50% discount, paid by the brand-name drug manufacturer, applies to getting out of the donut hole. But, the additional 10% paid by your PDP does not count toward your True Out-of-Pocket (TrOOP) costs.

For instance, if you reach the donut hole and purchase a brand-name medication with a retail cost of $100, you'll pay $40 for the prescription and get a $90 credit toward meeting your total out-of-pocket spending limit.

PDP enrollees pay a 51% co-pay (maximum ) on all generic drugs purchased while in the coverage gap. For example, if you fall in the Donut Hole in 2018, and your generic medication retails for $100, you'll pay only $51. This amount counts toward your TrOOP.

Some plans offer additional gap coverage, so look for it on the plan information pages.

Did you Know Most Kansas Medicare Advantage Plans Include Prescription Drug Coverage?

Your Medicare benefits are flexible, and there's more than one way to get prescription drug coverage. If you want to keep your Original Medicare, you can enroll in one of the stand-alone Part D plans listed above. The other way to get Part D is by enrolling in one of the Kansas Medicare Advantage Plans that include prescription coverage.

Combining a Medicare Supplement and Part D Plan Benefits

The new healthcare law did not change the coverage you get from Medicare for major medical. You are still responsible for paying the remaining 20 percent of all hospital and doctor bills. Even a brief hospital stay can cost you thousands. That's why we maintain a complete catalog of Kansas Medicare Supplement Insurance, also known as Medigap. We make it easy to find the best price on the plan you want. All Medigap plans are 100% compatible with the prescription drug plans listed above.

Kansas Medicaid and Your Medicare Part D

Kansas seniors who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid (aka, dual eligible or Medi-Medi) may be enrolled in a Kansas Medicare Prescription Drug Plan automatically, as well as Social Security's Extra Help program. The Extra Help program pays for most of your prescriptions, but only if you meet the strict eligibility requirements. If the dual eligible option does not meet your needs, you have the option to enroll in a Kansas Part D plan that does. If you are already receiving Medicaid, contact the your local Medicaid office for assistance in the transition to Medicare.

Related Information

  • Who Qualifies For Medicare Part D Coverage?
  • How Much Does Medicare Part D Cost?
  • When Should I Get Medicare Part D Coverage?
  • Can Changing My Medicare Part D Plan Lower My Drug Costs?

Best Kansas Medicare Part D Plans

Each year we highlight the Kansas PDP's with the lowest cost, most members, and the best ratings. Below are the best 2018 Medicare Part D plans based on these metrics.

Lowest Costs PDP

  • The cheapest Kansas Part D Plan with no deductible is $24.50
  • The cheapest Kansas Part D Plan with a deductible ($400.00/year) is $17.00

Most Popular Nation-Wide PDP

  • Symphonix Value Rx (PDP) (0 national members)
  • WellCare Classic (PDP) (0 national members)
  • WellCare Extra (PDP) (0 national members)

Most Popular Part D Plans in Kansas

  • Symphonix Value Rx (PDP) (0 regional members)
  • WellCare Classic (PDP) (0 regional members)
  • WellCare Extra (PDP) (0 regional members)

Most Popular Low-Income Subsidy Medicare Part D Plans

  • WellCare Classic (PDP) (0 national members)
  • SilverScript Choice (PDP) (0 national members)
  • Aetna Medicare Rx Saver (PDP) (0 national members)

PDP Eligibility and Availability

You are eligible to enroll in a Kansas PDP plan if:

  • You are a resident of the state,
  • You are enrolled in Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B, and
  • You are age 65+ or have Medicare due to a qualifying disability.

All plans on this page are available to beneficiaries in Wichita, Overland Park, Kansas City, Olathe, Topeka, Lawrence, Shawnee, Manhattan, Lenexa, Salina, and all rural areas of Kansas.

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Compare 2018 Medicare Part D plans in Kansas. Find PDPs with low premiums, deductibles, and copays. Understand 2017 Donut Hole coverage benefits in KS.

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