Rhode Island MedicareAdvantage Plans
HEALTH PLANS FOR SENIORS
Medicare Advantage Plans in Rhode Island
Medicare Advantage plans in Rhode Island are similar to an HMO and PPO and provide seniors with another Medicare insurance option for coverage.Rhode Island Medicare Advantage plans, also called Part C or MA Plans are offered by private companies approved by Medicare. You can join, switch, or drop a Medicare Advantage Plan at these times:
- When you first become eligible for Medicare (3 months before you turn age 65 to 3 months after the month you turn age 65). If you get Medicare due to a disability, you can join during the 3 months before to 3 months after your 25th month of disability.
- Between November 15 – December 31 each year. If you sign up during this period your coverage will begin on January 1 of the following year.
- Between January 1 – March 31 of each year. However, you can't join or switch to a plan with prescription drug coverage during this time unless you already have Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D). You also can't drop a plan with prescription drug coverage or join, switch, or drop a Medicare Medical Savings Account Plan during this period.
In most cases, you must stay enrolled for that calendar year starting the date your coverage begins. However, in certain situations, you may be able to join, switch, or drop a Medicare Advantage Plan at other times. Some of these situations include the following: If you move out of your plan's service area in Rhode Island, or if you have both Medicare and Medicaid.
Medicare Advantage Health Plans in Rhode Island
Below are Medicare Advantage plans available to residents of Rhode Island. 4 carriers offer 9 plans throughout the state of Rhode Island. Residents may choose plans from carriers such as Evercare® by UnitedHealthcare, SecureHorizons by UnitedHealthcare and Pace Organization Of Rhode Island. This data has been made available by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and is for informational purposes only. Some data may be inaccurate or incomplete. Please note that plans can vary by city, county, and state and all plans listed may not be available in all areas.
| Carrier | Plan Title | Plan Type |
|---|---|---|
| Evercare® by UnitedHealthcare | Evercare Plan IP (PPO SNP) (H2228-002) | Local Preferred Provider Organization |
| SecureHorizons by UnitedHealthcare | AARP MedicareComplete Plus (HMO-POS) (H4102-001) | HMO with POS Option |
| SecureHorizons by UnitedHealthcare | AARP MedicareComplete Essential (HMO) (H4102-025) | HMO |
| Pace Organization Of Rhode Island | PACE Organization of Rhode Island (PACE) (H4105-001) | National PACE |
| Pace Organization Of Rhode Island | PACE Organization of Rhode Island (PACE) (H4105-002) | National PACE |
| Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island | BlueCHiP for Medicare Core (HMO) (H4152-004) | HMO |
| Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island | BlueCHiP for Medicare Plus (HMO) (H4152-005) | HMO |
| Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island | BlueCHiP for Medicare Preferred (HMO-POS) (H4152-007) | HMO with POS Option |
| Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island | BlueCHiP for Medicare Standard with Drugs (HMO) (H4152-013) | HMO |

