Medicare statistical trends in North Dakota
In 2018 –
- Approximately 19% (or 23,825 individuals) of Medicare beneficiaries were enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans and other Health plans. 102,777 individuals were enrolled in Original Medicare Part A and/or Part B.
- 90,508 Medicare beneficiaries in North Dakota enrolled in Part D prescription drug coverage either from a stand-alone Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) or from a Medicare Advantage plan that included prescription drug coverage in its benefits (Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plan).
Some noteworthy points regarding Medicare and North Dakota in 2018 include:
- 6 Medicare Advantage plans are available in the state.
- 23 Medicare Prescription Drug Plans are available in the state.
- 79% of people with Medicare Part D have access to a plan with a lower premium than what they paid in 2017.
- 20% of people with Medicare Part D are eligible to receive Extra Help (also called the Low-Income Subsidy, or LIS).
- $20.40 is the lowest monthly premium for a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan. (Premiums may be lower for individuals who qualify for Extra Help or higher for individuals who pay a late-enrollment penalty.)
Statistical data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, “Medicare Enrollment Dashboard ” as of July 28, 2015; and “2018 MA Part D Landscape State-by-State Fact Sheet”
