Medicare Advantage PPO plans in Pennsylvania
There are 142 Medicare Advantage PPO plans in Pennsylvania from 13 carriers, averaging 4.28 out of 5 stars across the 139 plans CMS has rated. Nearly all charge no monthly plan premium, so what separates them is network, drug coverage and how much you could owe in a bad year.
Pennsylvania PPO plans rate well above the national average.
Averaged across the 139 rated plans here, PPO coverage in Pennsylvania scores 4.28 stars against a national median of 3.81 for this plan type — 1st highest of 51 states. Star ratings measure the contract's performance on care quality, member experience and complaints.
Most PPO plans in Pennsylvania rate 4 stars or better.
116 of 142 plans here carry an overall rating of at least 4 stars. Where ratings cluster this high they stop being a useful way to sort plans — network, drug coverage and out-of-pocket limits will separate these more than the star count will.
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Top-rated PPO plans in Pennsylvania
| Plan | Stars | Out-of-pocket max | Premium / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC PA-0015 (PPO)UnitedHealthcare | 4.5★ | — | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra Premier (PPO)Aetna Medicare | 4.5★ | — | $1 |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra Signature (PPO)Aetna Medicare | 4.5★ | — | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra Signature Giveback (PPO)Aetna Medicare | 4.5★ | — | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Enhanced (PPO)Aetna Medicare | 4.5★ | — | $8 |
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PPO plans by carrier
| Carrier | Plans | Avg stars | SNPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue SHighmark Health | 43 | 4.5 | — |
| Capital Blue CrossCAPITAL BLUE CROSS | 23 | 4.5 | — |
| HumanaHumana Inc. | 16 | 3.6 | 2 |
| Aetna MedicareCVS Health Corporation | 14 | 4.5 | — |
| UPMC for LifeUPMC Health System | 14 | 4.5 | — |
| UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 8 | 4.1 | 1 |
| Devoted HealthDevoted Health, Inc. | 6 | 3.5 | — |
| Geisinger GoldRisant Health, Inc. | 5 | 4.5 | — |
| Independence Blue CrossIndependence Health Group, Inc. | 5 | 4.0 | — |
| Jefferson Health PlansThomas Jefferson University | 3 | — | — |
| Cigna HealthCareHealth Care Service Corporation | 2 | 3.0 | — |
| Peak HealthWest Virginia United Health System, Inc. | 2 | 4.5 | — |
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