Maricopa County, Arizona Medicare

Learning more about Medicare plans in Maricopa County can help you make the right decision that best fits your lifestyle, health needs, and budget.

On this page, we break down the Medicare plans available in Maricopa County, associated costs, and relevant resources to assist you in your search.

Maricopa County is the nation’s 4th largest county in terms of population and one of the fastest-growing in the United States. As people continue to move to Phoenix and other Maricopa County cities, there is a growing need to educate residents about their new Medicare options.

According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Maricopa County, Arizona has 1.3 million residents enrolled in either Medicare or Medicare Advantage as of December 2020.

Fifty-one Arizona insurance carriers provide Medigap coverage, now known as Medicare Supplement insurance in Maricopa County. This coverage includes plan types  A, B, C, D, F, G, K, L, M, and N, along with the high deductible versions of plans F and G. These plans cover the 20% of Medicare-approved services that Original Medicare does not cover.  

The top-selling Medicare supplement is Medigap Plan F, which covers most Medicare deductibles, copays, and coinsurance. This plan also covers Part B excess charges and has an option for foreign travel coverage. Plan names include AARP, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, Aetna, and Amerigroup to name a few.

There are over forty Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans that are offered in Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Glendale, Scottsdale, and throughout Maricopa County, Arizona by private insurance companies. Some of the  HMO Medicare Advantage plans offered in Maricopa County are:

• AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 2 (HMO)
• Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
• Humana Gold Plus (HMO)
• Aetna Prime Plus (HMO)
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• AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 1(HMO)

AARP MedicareRx Preferred, Humana Premier Rx Plan, and SilverScript Choice are 3 of the Medicare Part D plans in Maricopa County.

Finally, when it comes to Medicare Special Needs Plans in Maricopa County, there are 14 different plans to choose from. Some of the options are:

• Cigna Achieve Medicare with a 4-star rating
• UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete LP

You can use Connie Health’s plan comparison tool to see which plans are offered in your zip code.

Just over 1 million Arizona Medicare recipients are enrolled in some form of prescription drug plan in addition to their Medicare plan. Of those, 551,208 are enrolled in the Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug plan, while 477,886 are enrolled in other prescription drug plans. You can use our online tool to search which Medicare plan covers your prescriptions at the lowest cost. Keep in mind that Original Medicare and a Medicare Supplement plan allow you to see any doctor and/or hospital that accepts Medicare. There are some Medicare Supplement plans that require members to use a network of Medicare providers in a particular service area.

Medicare Advantage plans in Maricopa County are only offered by private insurance companies. Depending on what type of plan you select (HMO or PPO) you may have to visit doctors and hospitals within the company’s healthcare network. Connie Health’s online tool can help you find out which Medicare Advantage plans include your Maricopa County doctors.

Just over half a million Maricopa County residents are enrolled in some form of prescription drug plan in addition to their Medicare plan. Of those, 313,299 are enrolled in the Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug plan, while 252,824 are enrolled in other prescription drug plans. You can use our online tool to search which Medicare plan covers your prescriptions at the lowest cost.

Arizona Medicare Costs

Here are approximate amounts you can expect to pay each month for Medicare in Maricopa County:

• Medicare Part A is generally premium-free if you’ve contributed enough work credits. Part B will run about 148.50 each month for 2021.
• Original Medicare with Medigap (or Medicare Supplement) coverage in Maricopa County will cost around an additional $120 to $170 a month on top of your Part B premium.
• Original Medicare with Medigap (or Medicare Supplement) and prescription drug coverage (Part D) will run about $130 – $270 a month on top of your Part B premium.
• Adding a Medicare Advantage Plan will increase your costs anywhere from $0 to $114 each month on top of your Part B premium.

With over 50 companies offering Medigap coverage to Maricopa County, Arizona Medicare recipients, it’s important to shop around and compare pricing. Each plan is standardized, but prices may vary depending on the company you choose, where you live, and other factors.

All of the cost estimates provided above, as well as additional information, can be found through the following sources:

• Medicare.gov Plan Comparison
• Medicare.gov Medicare Costs at a Glance

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Arizona Medicare Guides & Resources

For more information on Maricopa County Medicare plans and Arizona Medicare plans in general, check out these helpful sites:

• Medicare.gov
• How to Compare Medigap Policies (medicare.gov) 
• Find Medicare Physician and Other Clinicians (medicare.gov)
• Compare Medigap Plans (medicare.gov)

Last updated: May 11, 2022