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Premier Care (HMO I-SNP)

Benefits Summary and Overview

This page is a benefits summary and overview of key plan information for Premier Care (HMO I-SNP). The information on this page is a summary only.

For a complete listing of all available benefits and cost information on Premier Care (HMO I-SNP) in 2026, please refer to our full plan details page.

Premier Care (HMO I-SNP) is a HMO I-SNP plan offered by Curana Health Holdings, LLC available for enrollment in 2025 to people living in California partial. The overall rating for this plan is not yet available for 2026.

It's important to know that Premier Care (HMO I-SNP) is a Medicare Advantage (MA) Plan with drug coverage. That means that this plan covers both medical services and prescription drugs.

Important:

Premier Care (HMO I-SNP)is a Special Needs Type (SNP) plan. This means you can only enroll in this plan if you meet specific criteria. See our full plan details page for more information.

Overview IconKey Plan Facts

Below are a few key facts and commonly-asked questions about Premier Care (HMO I-SNP).

Plan Costs:

The cost of a Medicare Advantage Plan is made up of four main parts.

  • First, the monthly premium — the amount you pay every month.
  • Second, the deductible — the amount you pay out of pocket for covered services before the plan starts paying.
  • Third, the copayments and coinsurance — the amounts you pay out of pocket for covered services, usually after meeting the deductible (if applicable). Copays are fixed dollar amounts; coinsurance is a percentage of the cost.
  • Fourth, the Out-of-Pocket Maximum — the maximum amount you could have to pay out of pocket in a year. This may be different for in-network and out-of-network services.

For Premier Care (HMO I-SNP), 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 $1900.00 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.

Common Services:

Doctor Visits:

Regular visits to your primary care doctor are covered and will have a copay of and coinsurance of 0% (no coinsurance).

Specialist Visits:

Visits to specialists are covered and will have a copay of and coinsurance of 0% (no coinsurance). Specialist visits may require a referral from your primary care doctor or prior authorization.

Emergency Room:

Trips to the Emergency Room are covered, and will have a copay of and coinsurance of 0% (no coinsurance). Coverage may vary for in-network and out-of-network hospitals.

Urgent Care:

Trips to Urgent Care arecovered and will have a copay of and coinsurance of 0% (no coinsurance). Coverage may vary for in-network and out-of-network hospitals.

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Drug Coverage IconDrug Coverage

The Premier Care (HMO I-SNP) Medicare plan offers an Enhanced Alternative drug benefit with no prescription drug deductible. During the initial coverage phase, you will pay a $10 copay for preferred generics, a $45 copay for standard generics, and a $95 copay for preferred brand drugs at standard pharmacies or through standard mail. This initial phase continues until your total drug costs reach $2,100. For non-preferred drugs, you will pay a 33% coinsurance, and individuals qualifying for the full Low-Income Subsidy will have no Part D premium. Once your yearly out-of-pocket drug costs reach $2,100, you enter the catastrophic coverage phase and pay nothing for Medicare Part D covered drugs.

Additional Benefits IconAdditional Benefits

The Premier Care (HMO I-SNP) plan offers comprehensive medical coverage with many services requiring no copay, including acute inpatient hospital stays, home health services, and skilled nursing facility care for up to 100 days. For outpatient services, emergency care, and ground ambulance transportation, you will generally pay fixed copays ranging from $40 to $225 with no coinsurance. Other essential treatments, such as dialysis, partial hospitalization, and diagnostic radiological services, are covered with a 20% coinsurance and no copay. Specialty services under this plan also feature a mix of copays and coinsurance, such as a 20% coinsurance with no copay for vision exams, eyewear up to $225 annually, and Medicare-covered dental care. Additionally, members can access covered over-the-counter items and OTC hearing aids with no copay, alongside up to 24 one-way non-emergency health transportation trips per year. Many of these benefits, including durable medical equipment and home infusion services, require prior authorization before receiving care.

Inpatient Hospital See details

Inpatient Hospital benefits are partially covered by Premier Care (HMO I-SNP), featuring no copay or coinsurance for acute stays and varying copays with no coinsurance for psychiatric stays. Prior authorization is required, and uncovered services include acute stay upgrades, as well as additional days and non-Medicare-covered stays for psychiatric care.

Outpatient Services See details

Premier Care (HMO I-SNP) covers outpatient hospital services with no copay to a $225 copay and no coinsurance, and observation services with a $100 copay per stay and no coinsurance. Ambulatory surgical center, outpatient substance abuse, and outpatient blood services are covered with 20% coinsurance and no copay, with prior authorization required for most of these services.

Partial Hospitalization See details

Premier Care (HMO I-SNP) covers partial hospitalization benefits with a 20% coinsurance and no copay. Prior authorization is required to receive these services.

Ambulance and Transportation Services See details

Ambulance and transportation services are covered by Premier Care (HMO I-SNP), though transportation is only partially covered since trips to plan-approved health-related locations are not covered. Ground ambulance services require a $125 copay and no coinsurance, air ambulance services require a 20% coinsurance and no copay, and up to 24 annual one-way trips to any health-related location are covered with no copay or coinsurance.

Emergency Services See details

Premier Care (HMO I-SNP) covers emergency services with a $90 copay and no coinsurance, and urgently needed services with a $40 copay and no coinsurance, with copays waived if admitted to the hospital within three days. Worldwide emergency coverage, worldwide urgent coverage, and worldwide emergency transportation are not covered.

Primary Care See details

Premier Care (HMO I-SNP) covers primary care benefits, offering telehealth services with no copay and psychiatric, podiatry, and other health professional services with a 20% coinsurance. Routine chiropractic care is covered with a $30 copay and 20% coinsurance, though mental health specialty services are not covered.

Preventive Services See details

Preventive services are partially covered by Premier Care (HMO I-SNP), with no copay and no coinsurance for Medicare-covered zero-dollar preventive services, kidney disease education, and select screenings. However, several sub-services are not covered, including annual physical exams, fitness benefits, health education, and weight management programs.

Hearing Services See details

Hearing Services are partially covered by Premier Care (HMO I-SNP), featuring covered OTC hearing aids with unlimited benefit coverage and no listed copay or coinsurance. For hearing exams and prescription hearing aids, some services are covered but routine hearing exams, fitting/evaluations, and prescription hearing aids are not covered in practice.

Vision Services See details

Premier Care (HMO I-SNP) covers annual routine eye exams and eyewear with a 20% coinsurance, no copay, and no deductible. Eyewear, including contacts, lenses, frames, and upgrades, is covered up to a combined maximum benefit of $225 every year.

Dental Services See details

Dental services are partially covered by Premier Care (HMO I-SNP), as maxillofacial prosthetics and orthodontics are not excluded from coverage. Medicare-covered dental services require no copay and a 20% coinsurance, while other covered services like exams, cleanings, and restorative care are available, with a $5,000 annual limit applying to select services.

Home Infusion bundled Services See details

Home Infusion bundled services are covered by Premier Care (HMO I-SNP) and require prior authorization. Medicare Part B insulin drugs carry a $35 copay and no coinsurance to 20% coinsurance, while other Part B chemotherapy, radiation, and miscellaneous drugs have no copay and no coinsurance to 20% coinsurance.

Dialysis Services See details

Premier Care (HMO I-SNP) covers dialysis services with a 20% coinsurance and no copay.

Medical Equipment See details

Premier Care (HMO I-SNP) partially covers medical equipment, requiring a 20% coinsurance and no copay for durable medical equipment, prosthetic devices, medical supplies, and diabetic therapeutic shoes. Diabetic supplies are not covered, and prior authorization is required for durable medical equipment and prosthetics.

Diagnostic and Radiological Services See details

Premier Care (HMO I-SNP) partially covers Diagnostic and Radiological Services with no copay and a 20% coinsurance, though prior authorization is required. Covered benefits include diagnostic procedures along with diagnostic and therapeutic radiological services, while lab services and outpatient x-ray services are not covered.

Home Health Services See details

Home Health Services are covered under the Premier Care (HMO I-SNP) plan, though prior authorization is required before receiving these services.

Cardiac Rehabilitation Services See details

Cardiac Rehabilitation Services are covered under Premier Care (HMO I-SNP) with prior authorization, but in practice, some services are covered while Cardiac Rehabilitation, Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, and SET for PAD services are not covered.

Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) See details

Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) benefits are partially covered by Premier Care (HMO I-SNP), requiring prior authorization but featuring no copay and no coinsurance for days 1 through 100. Additional days beyond the Medicare-covered limit are not covered.

Other Services See details

Premier Care (HMO I-SNP) offers partially covered Other Services, which exclude meal benefits and Dual Eligible SNPs with highly integrated services. Covered acupuncture services require a $30 copay and no coinsurance for up to 12 treatments per year, while Over-the-Counter (OTC) items are provided with no copay and no coinsurance.

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