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✦ Backed by 2024 real-world claims data

Your health plan,
finally clear.

Compare Medicare, Medicaid, Dual Enrollment, and Commercial plans side by side — on real cost, condition coverage, and how fast you get care.

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Your Best Match

Typical Cost Per Visit ?
Median — most representative
Average Cost Per Visit ?
Can be higher due to outliers
💊 2027 Drug Savings
15 drugs negotiated
Includes Ozempic & Wegovy · Savings start Jan 2027
⚡ Faster Approvals Coming
New federal rules
All plans must speed up prior auth by Jan 2027
📍 State Coverage
All 50 states
Filter by your state using the selector below
🏥 Care Settings
30 settings
Clinic, home health, hospital & more
🌎 National 📍 State 🏥 Care Setting
All states · all care settings
Medicare Advantage Medicare FFS Medicaid Dual Enrollment Commercial
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Qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid?

You may be eligible for a Dual Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) — built for people who have both. Lower out-of-pocket costs, better care coordination. Look for the Dual Enrollment row below.

How plans stack up

Ranked by median cost per claim · 2024 real-world data · filter by state or care setting above

The real cost of each plan type

Median cost is the more honest number — a small number of very expensive claims can pull the average way up
Plan TypeMedian CostAvg CostLow (P25)Typical (P75)High (P90)Cost / PatientPatients

Median vs. average — why it matters

A big gap means outliers are distorting the picture

Cost spread — what to expect

Narrower range = more predictable monthly costs

What each plan costs per person

Total billed charges ÷ unique patients — the closest thing to a true annual cost comparison

Search by your condition

Choose your condition below to see which plan type has the best cost and fastest approvals for patients like you.

How quickly will your care get approved?

This shows how many days it typically takes for your plan to approve a care request. Under 7 days is the goal. New federal rules starting Jan 2027 will require all plans to move faster.

How quickly are requests approved?

% of claims processed in each timeframe — more green means faster access

Delays over 2 weeks — by plan

When a claim takes 14+ days, patients often can't get the care they need

Browse specific plans

Sorted by patient volume · PA speed: Fast ≤7d OK 8–14d Slow >14d
Plan NameTypeStateClaimsPatientsAvg CostMedian CostPA LagConditionsServices

What's changing in 2027 — and what it means for you

Eight reforms hitting in 2026–2027. Here's what each one actually means for your plan choice.
IRA · 2027
Drug Price Negotiation
15 drugs negotiated including GLP-1s. ~$685M in projected patient savings. Check if your drug is on the list.
MAFFS
MA · 2027
MA Payment Pressure
Only 0.09% MA payment increase proposed. Risk of benefit reductions or plan exits. Verify your 2027 benefits Oct–Dec 2026.
MA
CMS · Oct 2026
GLOBE Pilot (Part B)
International price benchmarks for Part B drugs. Only a subset of drugs and providers participate — ask your doctor.
FFSMA
CMS · Jan 2027
GUARD Pilot (Part D)
Part D pricing pilot. Not broad enough to replace plan shopping — still compare formularies carefully.
MAFFS
AHIP · Jan 2027
e-Prior Authorization
Standardized electronic PA required across all plans. Expect faster approvals — ask your plan about their timeline.
All Plans
CMS · Medicaid
State Pricing Model
Optional state program aligning Medicaid prices with peer countries. Check your state's participation.
MedicaidDual
CMS · Medicaid
Cell & Gene Therapy
Outcomes-based access for sickle cell and rare diseases. State participation varies — ask if your condition qualifies.
MedicaidDual
Dual · 2027
D-SNP Coordination
Dual Special Needs Plans must improve care coordination by 2027. If you have both, ask about D-SNP options now.
Dual Enrollment

Medicare open enrollment checklist

Five questions to answer before locking in your 2027 plan
Q1 Is my drug on the 2027 negotiated list?
Q2 Should I stay in MA or switch to traditional Medicare + Part D?
Q3 Will my premium increase even if drug prices come down?
Q4 Which plan has the least prior auth friction for my therapy?
Q★ Do I qualify for Dual Enrollment (D-SNP)? Could I save more?

Medicaid & dual enrollment checklist

Five questions if you're on Medicaid or qualify for dual enrollment
Q7 Did my state join the new Medicaid drug-pricing model?
Q8 Will lower drug prices actually reduce my costs?
Q9 Will prior authorization get faster by 2027?
Q10 Does the gene therapy model apply to my condition?
Q★ Am I in a D-SNP? Is my plan improving care coordination for 2027?
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