Medicare Resources and Accepted Medicare Replacement Plans
With hundreds of available Medicare insurance plans that may change benefits or premiums each year, it is more complicated than ever to find Medicare insurance that matches your personal needs, preferences, and budget. This challenge is compounded because most health care providers don’t accept all Medicare plans, and provider participation may change over time. For these reasons, Saint Luke’s Health System makes available MedicareOnDemand, serviced by MedicareCompareUSA.
MedicareOnDemand Services
- Compare and Enroll in Medicare Plans: Use the Medicare Plan Quote Tool to compare and enroll in local, regional, and national Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), and Medicare Prescription plans.
- Speak with a Licensed Agent: Licensed and highly trained agents are available by phone and personal appointment.
- Confirm Plan Acceptance: View Medicare plans accepted by your physicians and hospital.
- Medicare Education: Conduct online research using the Medicare Education Center.
- Annual Medicare Plan Review: Review your Medicare coverage and insurance options each year during the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period.
If you do not work with a broker, consider visiting MedicareOnDemand or calling MedicareCompareUSA at 866-261-5915; TTY 711, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
MedicareOnDemand is a registered trademark of MedicareCompareUSA, an independent insurance agency not affiliated with the federal Medicare program. Calling the helpline will get you connected with a licensed insurance agent. All services are provided at no cost and without obligation; MedicareCompareUSA and affiliated agents are paid directly by the Medicare plan when enrollment occurs. Health care providers receive no financial benefit when patients use the service. MedicareCompareUSA does not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans MedicareCompareUSA represents in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all your options.
Additional Resources
Medicare
The official U.S. government site for Medicare. This site enables you to sign up or change plans, learn about Medicare coverage choices and more. Call 1-800-MEDICARE to reach Medicare by phone.
Missouri SHIP
Certified by the federal and state government, Missouri SHIP (MO SHIP) provides free, unbiased, and confidential Medicare services. MO SHIP is a non-profit organization that counsels people so you can understand Medicare and choose the right plan.
Social Security Administration
The United States Social Security Administration is an independent agency of the U.S. federal government that administers Social Security, a social insurance program consisting of retirement, disability, and survivor benefits. Call 1-800-772-1213 to reach Social Security by phone.
Medicare Advantage Plans
Effective Jan. 1, 2025, the following Medicare Advantage plans are accepted at Saint Luke's Hospital, Saint Luke's East Hospital, Saint Luke's North Hospital, and Saint Luke's South Hospital:
- Aetna
- Aetna Medicare Advantage Plans/KC Market
- Aetna Medicare Assure
- Aetna Medicare Core
- Aetna Medicare Eagle
- Aetna Medicare Elite
- Aetna Medicare Premier
- Aetna Medicare Premier Plus
- Aetna Medicare Smart Fit
- Aetna Medicare Smart Saver Elite
- Aetna Medicare Value Plus
- American Health Advantage of MO
- Devoted Health Medicare Advantage
- Humana
- Humana Medicare Advantage Plans/KC Market
- Humana Choice PPO
- Humana Gold Plus HMO and HMO-POS
- Humana Gold Plus HMO-SNP
- Humana Gold Plus Giveback HMO-POS
- Humana Choice Giveback PPO
- Kansas Superior Select, Inc. (KSSI)
- Provider Partners Health Plan
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare Medicare Advantage Plans/KC Market
- AARP Medicare Advantage
- AARP Medicare Advantage Extras
- AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials
- AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot
- UHC Dual Complete
- UHC Complete Care