Compare Medicare Advantage Plans in Sitka Borough, AK

There are 2 Medicare Advantage plans available in Sitka Borough, Alaska for 2023.   See Plans

4 and 5-Star Medicare Advantage Plans available in Sitka Borough, AK

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3.5-Star and Below Medicare Advantage Plans available in Sitka Borough, AK

These are the Medicare Advantage plans in Sitka Borough rated 3.5 stars or lower by Medicare.

Sitka Borough, AK
Medicare Advantage Information

Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are a private insurance option for those who have Original Medicare. Sitka Borough has plan_count} MA plans available for 2023 (except Special Needs Plans). Medicare-approved companies must follow the Medicare rules to be eligible for coverage. MA plans (also known as Medicare Part C) may offer additional benefits that are not offered by Original Medicare.

Some Medicare Advantage plans offer prescription medication coverage (i.e. a Part D plan). These plans are also known as Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plans or MAPDs and offer comprehensive coverage to people who wish to lower their healthcare costs.

1 Medicare Plan Types to Choose

Medicare Advantage was created to give beneficiaries an alternative. HMO and PPO plans remain the most popular, but Medicare has created seven types of private health plans that offer more flexibility to carriers. These 1 plan types can be found in Sitka Borough:

Plan Type	Description
MSA	Medicare Medical Savings Account (MSA) plans are private companies that the Medicare program pays to manage a beneficiary's Medicare benefits. As with all types of Medicare Advantage plans, MSA plans must offer the same basic benefits included in Medicare Part A and Part B. However, benefits may have different rules, restrictions, and costs. Unlike other Medicare Advantage plans, MSAs have a high deductible health plan (HDHP) and a government-funded bank account for paying your medical costs.
SNP	Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are highly specialized and you must be qualified to join. For this reason, All Medicare organizes Medicare Advantage Special Needs plans for Sitka Borough, Alaska residents in their own directory.

Medicare Advantage without Part D

Some beneficiaries may also qualify to join a Medicare Part D plan, also known as a PDP. Alaska Part D plans can be used with Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage plans that do not include Part D benefits.

Medicare Supplements vs. Medicare Advantage

Medicare Advantage is one way to get full coverage healthcare. However, many people in the Sitka Borough area feel that Medicare Advantage plans have too many disadvantages. For these people, Original Medicare and a Medicare Supplement, also known as Medigap, are a better way to go.

If you don't know about Medicare Supplements and how they protect you from the high out-of-pocket costs in Original Medicare, take a look at our Medicare Supplement directory. You can compare plans, and costs, and even get a list of carriers in Alaska. All Medicare Supplements are standardized, so you can easily choose a plan based on coverage and price.

Medicare Advantage Plan Availability

The MA and MAPD plans listed on this page are available to individuals enrolled in both Medicare Part A and Part B who reside in Sitka, and all other areas of Sitka Borough, Alaska.

Individuals who are institutionalized, have a severe chronic illness, or have special financial needs are encouraged to look into the 2023 Medicare SNP Plans in Sitka Borough, Alaska.

The 2023 Medicare Part C plan information for Sitka Borough, Alaska was last updated by the All Medicare team on January 3, 2023.