Comparing 2006 to 2007 Medicare Part D plans: A closer look at Florida and California

A Closer look at the Changes in 2007 Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans- the Florida and California Examples

We thought it may be useful to also take a look at actual examples of how the new 2007 Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans compare to 2006 Plans.  Below are details of the Florida and California 2007 Medicare Part D plans compared to the 2006 Part D plans. 

Florida – 2007 Compared to 2006

Total Number of Stand-alone Plans in Florida
2007 – 58
2006 – 43

Plans with Some Doughnut Hole Coverage
2007 – 15
2006 – 8

Average Monthly Premium Costs
2007 - $34.44
2006 – $40.02

Highest Costing Premium
2007 - $83.70
2006 – $104.89

Lowest Costing Premium
2007 - $10.20
2006 – $10.35

California – 2007 Compared to 2006

Total Number of Stand-alone Plans in California
2007 – 55
2006 – 47

Plans with Some Doughnut Hole Coverage
2007 – 14
2006 – 7

Average Monthly Premium Costs
2007 - $31.72
2006 – $31.95

Highest Costing Premium
2007 - $80.90
2006 – $66.08

Lowest Costing Premium
2007 - $9.70
2006 – $5.41