Quick Facts: Landscape of Plans (2009)

Types of Plans

Fewer plans nationwide in 2009 (1,688) than 2008 (1,824)

Fewer plans per region in 2009 (49) than 2008 (53)

Fewer enhanced plans in 2009 (890) than 2008 (925) [NOTE: This is a decrease of 35 plans.]

Fewer basic plans in 2009 (899) than 2008 (798) [NOTE: This is a decrease of 101 plans.]

Plan Costs and Coverage

Fewer $0 deductible plans in 2009 (933) than 2008 (1,065)

Fewer plans with premium <$20 in 2009 (58) than 2008 (131)

Lowest cost plan higher in 2009 ($10.30) than 2008 ($9.80)

Highest cost plan higher in 2009 ($136.80) than 2008 ($107.50)

Fewer plans with any gap coverage in 2009 (416) than 2008 (529)

Fewer LIS qualified plans in 2009 (308) than in 2008 (495)