Kansas Medicare

Some of the carriers we represent in the state of Kansas are Mutual of Omaha and UniCare. In Kansas 84% of people with Medicare have prescription drug coverage, including 61% with Part D. Each Medicare member in Kansas has access to a Medicare Advantage plan with maximum out-of-pocket cost limit less than or equal to $3,400.

There are 46 Medicare drug plans available in the state. The lowest monthly premium in 2009 was $19. There are 18 plans that have $0 deductibles. $65.30 is the lowest monthly premium for a prescription drug plan with any generic coverage in the coverage gap. There are also 9 plans in Kansas that have a premium of $0 for people who qualify for extra help.

State Assistance Programs

If you cannot afford to pay for your prescription medications, you may qualify for extra help. If you have an income less than $16,245 per year for individuals or $21,855 per year for a married couple. If you qualify for extra help, Medicare will pay for most of your prescription drug costs and you will automatically receive help paying premiums, deductibles, copays for your Medicare prescription drug coverage and you will not have a coverage gap.

For more information visit www.agingkansas.org