Here are the 2009 premium increases for the 10 most popular Medicare Part D stand-alone drug plans. Open enrollment for 2009 coverage runs until December 31. Experts say this year's changes and big price increases make it worthwhile to carefully evaluate alternative plans.
| Plan | 2008 Enrollment | 2009 Premium | % Increase from 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AARP MedicareRx Preferred | 2,745,266 | $37.03 | 15.5% |
| Humana PDP Standard | 1,500,758 | 40.83 | 60.0 |
| Humana PDP Enhanced | 1,426,756 | 38.21 | 63.7 |
| Community CCRx Basic | 1,097,581 | 30.18 | 21.1 |
| AARP MedicareRx Saver | 829,585 | 28.69 | 8.0 |
| WellCare Classic | 616,255 | 28.93 | 16.8 |
| SilverScript Value | 489,785 | 27.86 | 34.9 |
| MedicareRx Rewards Value** | 293,818 | 33.99 | 34.0 |
| Prescriba Rx Bronze | 452,924 | 28.30 | 20.1 |
| Health Net Orange Option 1 | 448,512 | 27.31 | 41.6 |
| Top 10 Plans | 9,901,240 | 34.43 | 30.6 |
| All Plans | 16,138,643 | 37.10 | 24.1 |
*Actual monthly premiums differ within plans across geographic regions. Average premiums are weighted, or adjusted, to reflect plan enrollment sizes in these regions.
**Medicare Rx is discontinuing service to many geographic regions in 2009; its 2008 enrollment includes only customers in regions it will continue serving.
Source: Avalere Health LLC
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