Massachusetts Medicare Part D Plans

In 2006, a health care reform bill was passed in Massachusetts that requires residents of the state to purchase health care which would be regulated by the government. This includes all forms of Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance. Medicare Part D covers prescription drugs and there are many plans available to Massachusetts residents.

Medco Medicare Prescription Plan - Value (PDP)

• Medco Medicare Prescription Plan, offers services with a monthly premium of $33.70 and an annual deductible of $310. It is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by the website Medicare.gov. This company does waive the premium for individuals and families who qualify for the Full Low Income Subsidy but does not offer Medigap coverage.

SilverScript Value (PDP)

• This plan, SilverScript Value provided by the company of the same name, offers services with a monthly premium of $34.40 and an annual deductible of $310. It is rated 4 out of 5 stars by Medicare.gov. While they do waive the premium for individuals and families who qualify for the Full Low Income Subsidy SilverScript Value does not offer Medigap coverage.

CVS Caremark Complete (PDP)

• CVS Caremark Complete (PDP) also provided by SilverScript, offers services with a monthly premium of $59.30 and an annual deductible of $0. There are rated 4 out of 5 stars by Medicare.gov. This company does not waive the premium for individuals and families who qualify for the Full Low Income Subsidy. CVS Caremark Complete does offer Medigap coverage for many generic drugs.

CIGNA Medicare Rx Plan Three (PDP)

• CIGNA Medicare Rx Plan Three (PDP) provided by CIGNA, offers services with a monthly premium of $66.40 with no annual. Medicare.gov rated them a 3.5 out of 5 stars. CIGNA Medicare Rx Plan Three does not waive the premium for individuals and families who qualify for the Full Low Income Subsidy but does offer Medigap coverage for many generic drugs and a few non-generic ones.

First Health Part D - Secure (PDP)

• First Health Part D, offers services with a monthly premium of $10.80 and an annual deductible of $175. It is rated 3.5 out of 5 stars by the website Medicare.gov. This company does not waive the premium for individuals and families who qualify for the Full Low Income Subsidy and does not offer Medigap coverage.