CarePlus
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The bottom line: CarePlus Health Plans, a subsidiary of Humana, offers Medicare Advantage plans in Florida. All CarePlus plans offer $0 premiums, and unlike many competitors that put caps on dental benefits, some CarePlus plans include dental coverage with no annual maximum dollar amount. Jump to: Full Review
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$0-premium plans: All of CarePlus’ Medicare Advantage plans have a $0 premium.
Dental coverage: There are multiple CarePlus plans with no annual maximum on dental coverage.
Giveback benefits: Some CarePlus plans include a Giveback benefit that refunds some or all of your Medicare Part B premium.
Limited availability: CarePlus offers Medicare Advantage plans in one state only: Florida.
Only HMOs: CarePlus offers only HMO and HMO-POS plans, which generally provide the least flexibility when seeking medical care.
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CMS Star Rating
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3.82
CMS Star Rating
from UnitedHealthcare
3.63
CMS Star Rating
from Humana
» More options in our roundup of the best Medicare Advantage plans
Average star rating, weighted by enrollment: 4
CarePlus Medicare Advantage plans are rated very slightly above the industry average, with an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for 2025, weighted by enrollment.
For comparison, the average weighted star rating for plans from all providers is 3.92.
CMS maintains star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans on a 5-point scale, ranking plans from best (5 stars) to worst (1 star). The agency bases these ratings on plans’ quality of care and measurements of customer satisfaction, and ratings may change from year to year.
You can find a plan’s rating with the Medicare plan finding tool.
In 2025, all CarePlus Medicare Advantage plans, including special needs plans (SNPs), have a $0 premium. You'll still be responsible for paying your Medicare Part B premium, which is $174.70 per month in 2024 ($185 in 2025).
Most people pay this standard Part B amount, but if your income is above a certain threshold, you'll pay the income-related monthly adjustment amount (IRMAA). Some Medicare Advantage plans cover part or all of the Part B premium.
Requirements for copays, coinsurance and deductibles vary depending on your plan, location and the services you use. Other out-of-pocket costs to consider include:
Whether the plan covers any part of your monthly Medicare Part B premium.
The plan’s yearly deductibles and any other deductibles, such as a drug deductible.
Copayments and/or coinsurance for each visit or service. For instance, there may be a $10 copay for seeing your primary doctor and a $45 copay for seeing a specialist.
The plan’s in-network and out-of-network out-of-pocket maximums.
Whether your medical providers are in-network or out-of-network, or how often you may go out of network for care.
Whether you require extra benefits, and if the plan charges for them.
Here are examples of CarePlus Medicare Advantage costs for the most popular plans in a mid-range city:
CarePlus Medicare Advantage plan | Pricing |
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CareFree Giveback (HMO) | Monthly premium: $0. Deductible: None. Out-of-pocket max: $3,850 in-network. Copays:
Dental allowance: No annual maximum. |
CareOne Plus (HMO-POS) | Monthly premium: $0. Deductible: None. Out-of-pocket max: $2,750 combined in- and out-of-network. Copays:
Dental allowance: No annual maximum. |
CareFree Platinum Giveback (HMO) | Monthly premium: $0. Deductible: None. Out-of-pocket max: $3,300 in-network. Copays:
Dental allowance: No annual maximum. |
Selected plans are available in ZIP code 32789. * Inpatient hospital copay is per day for days 1-5. | |
Sources: |
To get a sense of costs, use Medicare’s plan-finding tool to compare information among available plans in your area. You can select by insurance carrier to see only CarePlus plans or compare across carriers.
CarePlus offers Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans as well as Medicare Advantage plans without drug coverage.
Plan offerings include the following types:
AM Best Financial Strength Rating: A (Excellent)
AM Best is a credit rating agency that specializes in the insurance industry. In September 2023, AM Best upgraded its Financial Strength Rating to A (Excellent) for the majority of health and dental insurance subsidiaries of Humana Inc., including CarePlus Health Plans.
An A rating in this category indicates that AM Best believes Humana has an excellent ability to meet its ongoing insurance obligations.
In its 2024 U.S. Medicare Advantage Study — the 10th it's done so far — J.D. Power measured member satisfaction with Medicare Advantage plans based on eight factors ranging from level of trust to how well a provider resolves problems or complaints. The study was fielded in the 10 biggest state Medicare markets, and here’s how CarePlus’s parent company, Humana, ranked out of all major providers:
California: 7th out of 8.
Florida: 5th out of 6.
Georgia: 2nd out of 4.
Illinois: 3rd out of 5.
Michigan: 4th out of 4.
New York: 5th out of 5.
North Carolina: 4th out of 4.
Ohio: 3rd out of 4.
Pennsylvania: 7th out of 7.
Texas: 2nd out of 6.
CarePlus offers Medicare Advantage plans in Florida only.
CarePlus' parent company, Humana, is the second-largest for-profit provider of Medicare Advantage plans in the country. CarePlus plans cover about 162,000 Medicare Advantage beneficiaries.
CarePlus Health Plans was incorporated in 1985 as Florida 1st Health Plans. The company changed its name to CarePlus Health Plans in 2002, and its headquarters are in Miami. Humana acquired CarePlus in 2005. CarePlus offers Medicare Advantage plans.
Here’s how CarePlus members can contact customer service:
Call Member Services at 800-794-5907 (TTY: 711). From Oct. 1 to March 31, services are open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. And from April 1 to Sept. 30, services are open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Email [email protected].
Get more information below about some of the major Medicare Advantage providers. These insurers offer plans in most states. The plans you can choose from will depend on your ZIP code and county.
It’s important to do your research before selecting a Medicare Advantage plan for yourself. Here are some questions to consider asking:
What are the plan’s costs? Do you understand what the plan’s premium, deductibles, copays and/or coinsurance will be? Can you afford them?
Is your doctor in-network? If you have a preferred medical provider or providers, make sure they participate in the plan’s network.
Are your prescriptions covered? If you’re on medication, it’s crucial to understand how the plan covers it. What tier are your prescription drugs on, and are there any coverage rules that apply to them?
Is there dental coverage? Does the plan offer routine coverage for vision, dental and hearing needs?
Are there extras? Does the plan offer any extra benefits, such as fitness memberships, transportation benefits or meal delivery?
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CMS Star Rating
CarePlus offers well rated $0-premium plans in Florida, some of which have dental coverage with no annual maximum.
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Members in high-rated plans
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