Humana Achieve vs Humana Medicare Supplement

When comparing Humana Achieve vs Humana Medicare Supplement plans, it is important to look beyond the insurance premium alone.

Humana Achieve may have a lower monthly premium, while Humana’s standard Medicare Supplement option may include SilverSneakers fitness membership. In a recent Pennsylvania comparison, the difference was approximately $30 per month.

That additional premium could represent a very good value for someone who regularly uses a gym. Many fitness memberships now cost approximately $50 to $70 per month. If SilverSneakers replaces a separate gym membership, paying slightly more for the Medicare Supplement policy could actually reduce someone’s total monthly expenses.

What Is Humana Achieve?

Humana Achieve is a Medicare Supplement insurance policy offered by Humana.

It works alongside Original Medicare and helps pay certain out-of-pocket costs according to the Medicare Supplement plan selected.

Depending on availability, Humana Achieve may offer:

Competitive Medicare Supplement premiums
Standardized Medicare Supplement benefits
No traditional provider network
Coverage anywhere in the United States where Medicare is accepted
A household discount for eligible applicants

Humana Achieve generally does not include the SilverSneakers fitness benefit.

What Is Humana’s Standard Medicare Supplement Plan?

Humana also offers a standard Medicare Supplement product that may include additional services such as SilverSneakers.

When comparing the same Medicare Supplement plan letter, the required medical benefits are standardized.

For example, Humana Achieve Plan N and a standard Humana Medicare Supplement Plan N must both provide the standardized benefits required under Plan N.

The difference may be found in:

The monthly premium
Available household discounts
SilverSneakers eligibility
Other noninsurance services
The Humana underwriting company issuing the policy

For someone who will use SilverSneakers, the additional benefit may justify a somewhat higher monthly premium.

Does Humana Achieve Include SilverSneakers?

Humana Achieve generally does not include SilverSneakers.

Someone who chooses Humana Achieve and wants to use a local gym may need to purchase a separate fitness membership.

That separate cost should be considered when comparing Humana Achieve with another Humana Medicare Supplement policy that includes SilverSneakers.

Does Humana Medicare Supplement Include SilverSneakers?

Certain standard Humana Medicare Supplement policies may include SilverSneakers.

SilverSneakers can provide access to participating fitness centers, exercise classes, online workouts and other fitness resources.

Because participation can vary by policy and location, SilverSneakers availability should always be confirmed before enrolling.

It is also important to verify that the fitness center you plan to use participates in the SilverSneakers program.

Could Paying a Higher Premium Actually Save Money?

In a recent comparison I completed, the standard Humana Medicare Supplement policy was approximately $30 more per month than Humana Achieve.

At first glance, the lower-priced Humana Achieve policy might appear to be the obvious choice.

However, many gym and fitness memberships cost approximately $50 to $70 per month. Some memberships cost even more.

For someone who regularly uses a participating fitness center, paying approximately $30 more for a Humana Medicare Supplement policy that includes SilverSneakers could potentially eliminate the need for a separate $50 to $70 monthly gym membership.

Consider the following example:

Humana Achieve has the lower Medicare Supplement premium but does not include SilverSneakers.
The standard Humana Medicare Supplement policy costs approximately $30 more in this particular comparison and includes SilverSneakers.
A separate fitness membership might cost $50 to $70 per month.

In that situation, the Medicare Supplement policy with the higher premium could potentially save the individual approximately $20 to $40 per month in total expenses.

The exact premiums will vary by applicant, plan, ZIP code and available discounts. However, the comparison demonstrates why it is important to consider the total value of the policy rather than looking only at the Medicare Supplement premium.

Compare Your Total Monthly Cost

The lowest Medicare Supplement premium does not always result in the lowest overall monthly cost.

Someone comparing these Humana options should consider both the insurance premium and the cost of any services they would otherwise purchase separately.

The comparison may look something like this:

Lower Medicare Supplement premium plus a separate gym membership
Higher Medicare Supplement premium with SilverSneakers included

For someone who does not use a fitness center, Humana Achieve may provide the better value.

For someone already paying $50 to $70 per month for a participating gym, the Humana option with SilverSneakers could offer substantial savings.

The right answer depends on how the individual intends to use the policy and its additional benefits.

Are the Medicare Supplement Benefits the Same?

Medicare Supplement plans are standardized by plan letter.

This means a Plan G provides the standardized Plan G benefits, and a Plan N provides the standardized Plan N benefits, regardless of which insurance company issues the policy.

When comparing Humana Achieve with Humana’s standard Medicare Supplement product, the core medical benefits should therefore be the same when comparing the same plan letter.

SilverSneakers is an additional service. It does not change the standardized medical benefits provided by the Medicare Supplement policy.

Should I Choose Humana Achieve?

Humana Achieve may be the better choice when:

You want the lowest available Humana premium
You do not use a gym
You exercise at home
You already have an inexpensive fitness membership
Your preferred gym does not participate in SilverSneakers
You are unlikely to use the additional fitness benefits

There is little reason to pay more for a benefit you will not use.

Should I Choose the Humana Plan With SilverSneakers?

The standard Humana Medicare Supplement option may provide better overall value when:

You regularly use a gym
Your preferred fitness center accepts SilverSneakers
Your current gym membership costs $50 to $70 per month
You want access to participating locations while traveling
You intend to use SilverSneakers classes or online fitness resources

In these circumstances, paying approximately $30 more for the insurance policy could be less expensive than purchasing a gym membership separately.

Why the Premium Difference Can Vary

The approximately $30 monthly difference discussed on this page came from a recent comparison. It should not be interpreted as a guaranteed price difference for every applicant.

Medicare Supplement premiums can vary based on:

Age
Gender
ZIP code
Medicare Supplement plan letter
Tobacco use
Household discount eligibility
Requested coverage date
The specific Humana underwriting company

A personalized rate comparison is necessary to determine the actual premium difference for each applicant.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Humana Achieve and Humana Medicare Supplement?

Humana Achieve is generally a lower-priced Medicare Supplement option that does not include SilverSneakers. Certain standard Humana Medicare Supplement policies may include SilverSneakers but may have a higher monthly premium.

Is Humana Achieve a Medicare Supplement plan?

Yes. Humana Achieve is a Medicare Supplement policy that works with Original Medicare. It is not a Medicare Advantage plan.

Does Humana Achieve include SilverSneakers?

Humana Achieve generally does not include SilverSneakers.

Does Humana Medicare Supplement include SilverSneakers?

Certain standard Humana Medicare Supplement policies may include SilverSneakers. Availability should be verified for the specific policy and applicant.

Is SilverSneakers worth an additional $30 per month?

It may be. If SilverSneakers replaces a separate fitness membership costing approximately $50 to $70 per month, paying around $30 more for the Medicare Supplement policy could reduce the individual’s total monthly expenses.

Will everyone pay approximately $30 more?

No. The approximately $30 difference was found in a recent comparison. Actual premiums vary based on the applicant, location, selected plan and available discounts.

Are the medical benefits different?

When comparing the same Medicare Supplement plan letter, the standardized medical benefits are the same. SilverSneakers is an additional service and is not part of the standardized Medicare Supplement coverage.

Can I use any doctor with Humana Achieve?

You can generally use any doctor or hospital in the United States that accepts Medicare. Medicare Supplement policies do not use traditional provider networks.

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