Medicare Advantage vs Original Medicare Cost Calculator
Medicare Advantage usually costs less in a healthy year; Original Medicare with a Medigap plan costs about the same every year. The question is where they cross. Enter a real Medicare Advantage plan’s figures and a Plan G quote to see your break-even.
Figures checked October 15, 2026 · free, no sign-up
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Fill in the form to see your estimate. It updates as you type.
Estimate only, using the published figures listed under Sources. It is not a quote, an eligibility decision or advice. Your inputs stay in your browser: nothing is sent or saved, and you never need to share contact details to see a result.
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Sources & methodology
- CMS — 2026 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles
- CMS — Prescription Drug Coverage: CY2026 and CY2027 MA / Part D Landscape Source Files (Downloads)
- Medicare.gov — When can I buy Medigap?
The calculation runs entirely in your browser with the year-labelled figures from the sources above, and updates as you type. We don’t send, store or log anything you enter. We check these figures against the sources whenever CMS, the IRS or HHS publishes a new year.
Compiled by the McDowell Business Resources Data Desk. Last reviewed: October 15, 2026.
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