Benefits Summary and Overview
This page is a benefits summary and overview of key plan information for Astiva Health Premier Plan - NorCal (HMO). The information on this page is a summary only.
For a complete listing of all available benefits and cost information on Astiva Health Premier Plan - NorCal (HMO) in 2026, please refer to our full plan details page.
Astiva Health Premier Plan - NorCal (HMO) is a HMO plan offered by Astiva Health Holdings Incorporated available for enrollment in 2025 to people living in Counties: SCL. This plan received an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars in 2026.
It's important to know that Astiva Health Premier Plan - NorCal (HMO) is a Medicare Advantage (MA) Plan with drug coverage. That means that this plan covers both medical services and prescription drugs.
Below are a few key facts and commonly-asked questions about Astiva Health Premier Plan - NorCal (HMO).
The cost of a Medicare Advantage Plan is made up of four main parts.
For Astiva Health Premier Plan - NorCal (HMO), the main costs are as follows:
Monthly Premium
The Monthly Premium for this plan is $0.00. This is the amount you must pay every month.
This plan does not come with a Part B Premium reduction. You must continue to pay your Part B premium.
Deductibles
This plan does not have a health deductible. Your insurance coverage on covered health services will start immediately.
This plan has no drug deductible. Your prescription medication coverage will start immediately.
Out-of-Pocket Maximums
This plan has a Maximum Out-Of-Pocket cost of $1500.00 for out-of-network services. You will pay copays, coinsurance, and deductibles toward this amount. Once your total out-of-pocket costs reach $0.00 for in-network covered services, the plan will pay 100% of in-network covered costs for the rest of the year.
You can see below for the coinsurance and specific copayments for in the Additional Benefits section below, or refer to our Plan Details page for more details.
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The Astiva Health Premier Plan - NorCal (HMO) offers an Enhanced Alternative drug benefit with no prescription drug deductible. During the initial coverage phase, you will pay no copay for Tier 1 preferred generic drugs or Tier 5 specialty tier drugs at standard pharmacies. Standard pharmacy costs for other tiers include a $35 copay for Tier 2 standard generics, a $95 copay for Tier 3 preferred brands, and a 33% coinsurance for Tier 4 non-preferred drugs. For standard mail order, Tier 1 drugs require a $5 copay, Tier 2 drugs require a $35 copay, and Tier 5 specialty drugs have no copay. Once your yearly out-of-pocket drug costs reach $2,100, you enter the catastrophic coverage phase and pay nothing for covered Part D drugs. Individuals who qualify for the low-income subsidy can also benefit from reduced premiums and costs.
The Astiva Health Premier Plan - NorCal (HMO) offers comprehensive medical coverage with predictable cost-sharing, including inpatient hospital stays and skilled nursing facility care for up to 100 days with no copay or coinsurance. Outpatient services feature low out-of-pocket costs, such as a $75 copay for ambulatory surgical center visits, no copay for urgent care, and an $85 copay for emergency services. Additionally, ground ambulance rides require a $150 copay, while up to 24 one-way health-related transportation trips are covered annually. For supplemental care, this plan provides valuable dental, vision, and hearing benefits with no deductibles. Members receive up to $875 in dental coverage every three months, a $300 eyewear allowance every two years, and up to $500 annually for prescription hearing aids alongside routine exams at no copay. Furthermore, Medicare-covered preventive services and durable medical equipment are available with no copays, though some medical supplies and dialysis require a 20% coinsurance.
Astiva Health Premier Plan - NorCal (HMO) partially covers inpatient hospital benefits, requiring prior authorization and a doctor referral for acute and psychiatric stays. Unlimited additional acute days and up to 60 additional psychiatric days are covered with no cost sharing on the day of discharge, though upgrades and non-Medicare-covered stays are not covered.
Astiva Health Premier Plan - NorCal (HMO) covers outpatient services, including ambulatory surgical center visits with a $75 copay and no coinsurance, and outpatient substance abuse sessions with a $40 copay and no coinsurance. Outpatient hospital, observation, and blood services are also covered with no deductible for blood services, though some services require prior authorization and referrals.
Partial hospitalization benefits are covered by the Astiva Health Premier Plan - NorCal (HMO) with a $50 copay and no coinsurance. Accessing this covered benefit requires both a doctor referral and prior authorization.
Astiva Health Premier Plan - NorCal (HMO) covers ground ambulance services with a $150 copay and no coinsurance, and air ambulance services with a 20% coinsurance and no copay, both requiring prior authorization. Transportation services are partially covered, offering up to 24 one-way trips per year to any health-related location, while transportation to plan-approved health-related locations is not covered.
Emergency services are covered by Astiva Health Premier Plan - NorCal (HMO) with an $85 copay and no coinsurance, which is waived if you are admitted to the hospital within 48 hours. Urgently needed services require no copay or coinsurance, while worldwide emergency services are partially covered up to $50,000, as worldwide emergency transportation is not covered.
Primary Care benefits are partially covered by the Astiva Health Premier Plan - NorCal (HMO), with podiatry, routine chiropractic care, and mental health specialty sessions not covered. Covered psychiatric services require a $40 copay and no coinsurance, while opioid treatment services require a $25 copay and no coinsurance.
Preventive services are partially covered under the Astiva Health Premier Plan - NorCal (HMO) with no copay or coinsurance for Medicare-covered zero-dollar preventive services. Excluded services include annual physical exams, health education, in-home safety assessments, medical nutrition therapy, post-discharge medication reconciliation, readmission prevention, wigs, weight management, alternative therapies, therapeutic massage, adult day health, nutritional/dietary benefits, palliative care, in-home support, caregiver support, smoking cessation, disease management, telemonitoring, remote access, home modifications, and counseling. Covered benefits like kidney education, glaucoma screenings, and memory fitness are available, though some require referrals and prior authorization.
Hearing services are partially covered by Astiva Health Premier Plan - NorCal (HMO), which features one routine hearing exam and two fitting evaluations annually with no deductible. The plan provides up to a $500 annual coverage limit for prescription hearing aids, but over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids as well as inner ear, outer ear, and over-the-ear prescription models are not covered.
Vision services are partially covered by Astiva Health Premier Plan - NorCal (HMO), featuring no deductible, one routine eye exam every year, and a $300 combined maximum allowance every two years for eyeglasses and contact lenses, though eyewear upgrades are not covered.
Dental services are partially covered by the Astiva Health Premier Plan - NorCal (HMO), which offers up to $875 of coverage every three months with no copays or coinsurance specified. While most preventive, diagnostic, and restorative services are covered, maxillofacial prosthetics and orthodontics are not covered, and many services require prior authorization.
Home infusion bundled services are covered by Astiva Health Premier Plan - NorCal (HMO) with prior authorization, featuring no copay and no coinsurance to 20% coinsurance for chemotherapy, radiation, and other Part B drugs. Covered Part B insulin drugs require a $35 copay and no coinsurance to 20% coinsurance.
Dialysis Services are covered by the Astiva Health Premier Plan - NorCal (HMO) with 20% coinsurance and no copay. Prior authorization and a doctor referral are required to access this benefit.
Astiva Health Premier Plan - NorCal (HMO) covers medical equipment with no copays, though prior authorization is required. Durable medical equipment and diabetic supplies range from no coinsurance up to 20% coinsurance, while prosthetic devices, medical supplies, and diabetic therapeutic shoes require 20% coinsurance.
Astiva Health Premier Plan - NorCal (HMO) partially covers diagnostic and radiological services, though diagnostic procedures, lab services, and outpatient X-ray services are not covered. Covered diagnostic radiological services require no coinsurance and a copay ranging from no copay to $30, while therapeutic radiological services require a 20% coinsurance and no copay.
Home Health Services are covered under the Astiva Health Premier Plan - NorCal (HMO), requiring prior authorization and a doctor referral. Specific copay and coinsurance costs are not detailed in the plan's provided benefits.
Cardiac Rehabilitation Services are not covered under the Astiva Health Premier Plan - NorCal (HMO). In practice, none of the sub-services are covered, including cardiac, intensive cardiac, pulmonary, and SET for PAD rehabilitation services.
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) services are covered by Astiva Health Premier Plan - NorCal (HMO) with no copay and no coinsurance for days 1 through 100, requiring prior authorization and a doctor referral. This benefit is partially covered, as additional days beyond the Medicare-covered limit are not covered.
Other Services are partially covered under the Astiva Health Premier Plan - NorCal (HMO), which includes coverage for Over-the-Counter (OTC) items with no maximum benefit limit, though specific copay and coinsurance details are not specified. Acupuncture, meal benefits, and Dual Eligible SNPs with Highly Integrated Services are not covered.
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