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INDIANAPOLIS, IN, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- What is a zero-premium Medicare Advantage plan?

A zero-premium plan is a Medicare Advantage plan that has no monthly premium (other than the Medicare Part B premium). In other words, you don’t pay anything to the insurance company each month for your coverage. More than three-quarters of Medicare Advantage enrollees are in zero-premium plans. But across all Medicare Advantage plans with integrated Part D coverage (MA-PDs), the average premium is projected to be about $11.50/month in 2026

Extra Benefits: Many zero-premium plans add extra perks that Original Medicare does not cover, such as prescription drugs (Part D), routine dental care, vision, hearing aids, and gym memberships.

Will I still have other costs if I enroll in a zero-premium Medicare plan?
If you have a zero-premium plan, you pay $0/month to your Medicare Advantage insurer. But all enrollees pay the Part B premium ($202.90/month for most enrollees in 2026), unless they are also enrolled in Medicaid, a Medicare Savings Program, or a Medicare Advantage plan that pays some of the Part B premium on their behalf.

Who can buy a zero-premium plan?
Almost all Medicare Advantage enrollees (99%) had access to at least one zero-premium plan for 2025, and about three-quarters of Medicare Advantage enrollees select a zero-premium plan. But about 9% of 2025 Medicare Advantage enrollees were in plans with premiums of at least $50/month


Who is Eligible?

You can join a zero-premium plan if you meet these rules:
• You are age 65 or older (or qualify early due to a disability).
• You are enrolled in both Medicare Part A and Part B.
• You live in the plan's service zip code area.
• You sign up during an approved enrollment period, such as when you first turn 65 or during the annual fall open enrollment such as:
1. Initial Enrollment Period (around your 65th birthday)
2. Annual Enrollment Period (AEP): Oct. 15 – Dec. 7
3. Special Enrollment Periods for life changes like moving or losing other coverage
Those who are “dual-eligible” (Medicare + Medicaid) often find specialized $0 premium Special Needs Plans.


Understanding Prescription Drug Tiers
All Medicare Advantage plans, including $0 premium ones, use a tiered drug formulary:

Tier 1: Preferred generics – lowest copay

Tier 2: Other generics – slightly higher

Tier 3: Preferred brand-name – moderate copay

Tier 4: Non-preferred brand or specialty drugs – highest cost



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