For example, 38,740 members of BlueRx in Pennsylvania and West Virginia will see a $150 increase in their initial deductible and a $7.30 increase in their premium. Residents of Kansas and Missouri will see their 2011 Blue MedicareRx Value plan deductible increase from $150 to the standard deductible of $320 in 2012. Missouri’s premium will also increase by 9% to $39.20 while Kansas’s premium will decrease slightly to $40.20.
WellCare Classic members in NY, NJ, NC, NV, and HI will see their $310 deductible reduced to a $0 deductible. The WellCare Classic in all other states will continue to have the 2012 standard $320 deductible. New York will see the largest WellCare Classic premium increase (18%). New Jersey and Nevada will not only no longer have a deductible, but will see the largest WellCare Classic premium decrease (17%).
Medco Medicare Prescription Plan – Choice members will see their $250 deductible reduced to $150. <Alabama and Tennessee plan members will also see a 20% increase in premium, with the 2012 premium being $74.90. While Illinois members will see an 18% decrease in their premium ($90.70 in 2012).
The 1,048,876 people currently enrolled in the First Health Part D Premier (PDP) plan will see their 2011 initial deductible of $150 increase to $250 and some will see their monthly premium increase as much as 10% (AR). The majority will see their monthly premium decrease, with those in Alabama and Tennessee decreasing by $12.30 or 29% (see the Texas First Health Part D Premier plan changes here).
Across the nation, the MedicareRx Rewards Plus (PDP) members will see the largest premium increases. Residents of District of Columbia, Delaware, and Maryland will see a 110% increase in premium, Florida 107%, Hawaii 103%, and New Mexico members will see a 100% premium increase. Some of the larger premium increases are shown in the chart below:
| Largest Premium Increases | |||||
| Plan Name |
2011 Premium |
2012 Premium |
% |
$ Change |
States |
| MedicareRx Rewards Plus (PDP) | $50.40 | $105.80 | 110% | $55.40 | DC DE MD* |
| Blue Shield Medicare Rx Plan (PDP) | $62.70 | $108.20 | 73% | $45.50 | CA |
| CVS Caremark Value (PDP) | $31.40 | $50.60 | 61% | $19.20 | CO |
| CVS Caremark Value (PDP) | $25.70 | $40.50 | 58% | $14.80 | AZ |
| HealthSpring Prescription Drug Plan | $24.40 | $38.10 | 56% | $13.70 | NM |
*All MedicareRx Rewards Plus (PDP) members will see significant premium increases. The smallest of which is 46% for New York state residents.