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What you need to know about the 2024 California Part D Plans:

  • In 2024 there 23 different Part D Plans to choose from.
  • All the 2024 California Part D Plans that are available today were available in 2023.

What you need to know about the Costs of the 2024 California Part D Plans:

  • Premiums, on average, will increase by 44.03% from 2023.
  • Wellcare’s Value Script Part D Plan will experience the biggest drop in monthly premium..
  • UnitedHealthcare’s AARP Medicare Rx Walgreens  Part D Plan will have the largest increase in monthly premiums.
  • Total Cost (monthly premium + deductible for the month), on average, will increase by 23.67%.

Please note: when selecting any Medicare California Part D Plans, the number one factor is ensuring that your medications are covered.

The Center for Medicare Services (CMS) also provides a fantastic website, Medicare’s Plan Finder, that can walk you through the process of finding the best Part D Plan for you.

For more information on Medicare Part D Plans or if you have any questions about IRMAA, please contact your local IRMAA Certified Professional.

Here is a list of every Medicare Part D Plan available in California:

Company Plan Name Contract ID Plan ID Annual Deductible Monthly Premium  Premium Change from 2023
Blue Shield of California Blue Shield Rx Plus  S2468 3 $545.00 $168.90 75.03%
Blue Shield of California Blue Shield Rx Enhanced  S2468 4 $0.00 $188.40 9.22%
Wellcare Wellcare Classic  S4802 94 $545.00 $35.90 23.79%
Wellcare Wellcare Value Script  S4802 163 $545.00 $0.40 -95.18%
Wellcare Wellcare Medicare Rx Value Plus  S4802 235 $0.00 $82.60 15.85%
Anthem Blue Cross MediBlue Rx (PDP) Anthem Blue Cross MediBlue Rx Standard  S5596 87 $545.00 $100.60 11.04%
Anthem Blue Cross MediBlue Rx (PDP) Anthem Blue Cross MediBlue Rx Plus  S5596 88 $0.00 $132.70 40.42%
Aetna Medicare SilverScript Choice  S5601 64 $545.00 $55.20 86.49%
Aetna Medicare SilverScript Plus  S5601 65 $200.00 $116.00 67.87%
Aetna Medicare SilverScript SmartSaver  S5601 207 $280.00 $18.60 313.33%
Cigna Cigna Secure Rx  S5617 158 $545.00 $34.50 21.48%
Cigna Cigna Extra Rx  S5617 277 $145.00 $105.90 56.43%
Cigna Cigna Saver Rx  S5617 382 $545.00 $15.80 24.41%
UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Rx Preferred   S5820 31 $0.00 $121.60 -0.73%
Humana  Basic Rx Plan  S5884 114 $545.00 $75.20 43.79%
Humana  Premier Rx Plan  S5884 178 $0.00 $129.20 37.89%
Humana  Walmart Value Rx Plan  S5884 211 $545.00 $59.00 32.58%
UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Rx Saver   S5921 376 $545.00 $89.80 77.12%
UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Rx Walgreens   S5921 413 $410.00 $80.40 128.41%
Clear Spring Health  Value Rx  S6946 27 $545.00 $22.70 -12.02%
Mutual of Omaha Rx  Plus  S7126 31 $545.00 $112.30 7.36%
Mutual of Omaha Rx  Premier  S7126 101 $349.00 $100.30 22.77%
Mutual of Omaha Rx  Essential  S7126 134 $545.00 $25.70 25.37%

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