Central Health Valor Care Plan (HMO) Plan Details for Santa Clara County, CA
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*CMS rated this Central Health Medicare Plan plan (H5649-030-0) 2.5 (Below Average) out of 5 stars.
Central Health Valor Care Plan (HMO) is a Medicare Advantage plan with a prescription drug plan. The 2025 Annual Enrollment period starts October 15. Plan benefits begin January 1
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Central Health Valor Care Plan Basic Details
| Plan Basics | |
|---|---|
| Plan ID: | H5649-030-0 |
| Plan Type: | HMO |
| Plan Year: | 2025 |
| Premium: | $0.00/mo Plus your Medicare Part B premium. |
| Health Plan Deductible: | $0.00 |
| Out-of-Pocket Maximum: | 4,999.00 /yr (in-network) |
| Part B Reduction: | $0.00/mo |
| Drug Plan Benefit: | Not Included |
| Supplemental Benefits: | Vision, Hearing |
| Availability: | Santa Clara County, CA |
| Insured By: | Central Health Medicare Plan |
| Summary of Benefits |
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Central Health Medicare Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs
This Central Health Medicare Plan Part C plan has cost-sharing. These are costs you pay out-of-pocket when you use approved health services. The following table summarizes the most common in-network out-of-pocket costs in plan H5649-030-0.
NOTE: Certain preventive services are covered 100% by the plan as a Part B benefit.
Doctor's Office Visits
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Primary: | $0 Copay |
| Specialist: | $0 Copay Prior Authorization Required, Referral Required |
Emergency, Urgent, and Inpatient Hospital Coverage
| Service | Enrollee Cost |
|---|---|
| Emergency room care: | $125 Copay |
| Urgent care: | $0 Copay |
| Ground ambulance: | $275 Copay |
| Inpatient hospital care: | $285.00 per day for days 1 through 6 $0.00 per day for days 7 and beyond |
| Skilled Nursing Facility: |
Foot Care
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Foot Exams and Treatments (Medicare-covered): | $0 Copay Prior Authorization Required, Referral Required |
| Routine Foot Care: | Not Covered |
Chiropractic Care
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Medicare-covered chiropractic: | $0 Copay Prior Authorization Required, Referral Required |
| Routine chiropractic: | Not Covered |
Mental Health Services
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Outpatient individual therapy: | $0 Copay |
| Outpatient group therapy: | $0 Copay |
| Inpatient psychiatric hospital care: | $285.00 per day for days 1 through 6 $0.00 per day for days 7 and beyond |
Rehabilitation Services
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Physical therapy and speech and language therapy: | $0 Copay Prior Authorization Required, Referral Required |
| Occupational therapy: | $0 Copay Prior Authorization Required, Referral Required |
Medical Equipment and Supplies
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Diabetes supplies: | $0 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
| Durable medical equipment: | 20% Coinsurance Prior Authorization Required |
| Prosthetics: | 20% Coinsurance |
Diagnostics, Lab Services, and Imaging
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Diagnostic radiology services: | $100 Copay Prior Authorization Required, Referral Required |
| Lab services: | $0 Copay Prior Authorization Required, Referral Required |
| Outpatient x-rays: | $0 Copay Prior Authorization Required, Referral Required |
| Diagnostic tests and procedures: | $0 Copay Prior Authorization Required, Referral Required |
Medicare Part B Drugs
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Chemotherapy: | 20% Coinsurance |
| Other Part B drugs (Medicare-covered): | 20% Coinsurance |
Dental Services
| Service | Member Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Medicare Covered Preventive Dental | $0 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
| Oral exam | $0 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
| Dental x-rays | $0 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
| Cleaning | $0 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
| Periodontics | Not Covered |
| Endodontics | Not Covered |
| Restorative Services | Not Covered |
Hearing Aids and Services
| Service | Member Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Fitting/evaluation | Covered Limits may apply |
| Hearing aids | Not Covered |
| Hearing exam | Covered Limits may apply |
Vision Services
| Service | Member Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Medicare-covered eye exam | $0 Copay |
| Routine eye exam | $0 Copay 1 Every year |
| Eyewear benefits | Eyeglasses: No Contact Lenses: No Eyeglass Lenses: No Eyeglass Frames: No Eyewear Upgrades: No |
Maximum eyewear benefit: | $2.00 Every three years |
Feel free to download our Central Health Valor Care Plan Summary of Benefits information.
Prescription Drug Costs & Benefits
This plan does not include a Medicare Part D plan for prescriptions.
CMS 5-Star Rating Marks
The following table shows the quality ratings for this Central Health Medicare Plan plan. Each year CMS rates health plans (Part C) in five broad categories and drug plans (Part D) in four broad categories using a 5-star rating system. Here are the most recent ratings for Central Health Valor Care Plan .
| CMS Measure | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| 2025 Overall Rating | |
| Staying Healthy: Screenings, Tests, Vaccines | |
| Managing Chronic (Long Term) Conditions | |
| Member Experience with Health Plan | |
| Complaints and Changes in Plans Performance | |
| Health Plan Customer Service | |
| Drug Plan Customer Service | |
| Complaints and Changes in the Drug Plan | |
| Member Experience with the Drug Plan | |
| Drug Safety and Accuracy of Drug Pricing |
Additional Plan Options
The Medicare Part C program offers a myriad of HMO, PPO, and PFFS plan options, including these plans:
- Central Health Classic Care Plan I (HMO)
- Central Health Valor Care Plan (HMO)
- Central Health Part B Savings Plan (HMO)
- Central Health Savings Plan (HMO)
- Central Health Premier Plan I (HMO)
- Central Health Classic Care Plan II (HMO)
- Central Health San Mateo Medicare Plan (HMO)
If you are enrolled in a Part C plan with prescription drug coverage, you cannot be enrolled in a stand-alone Medicare Part D plan, regardless of your chosen insurance company.
You cannot be enrolled in a Part C health plan and simultaneously hold Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap). Medicare Supplement plans are only compatible with Medicare Parts A and B.
Contact Central Health Medicare Plan
| Website: | Central Health Medicare Plan Plan Page |
|---|---|
| Providers: | Central Health Medicare Plan Providers Page |
| New Member Health Plan Help: | (888)714-7550 |
| New Member Health Plan TTY: | 711 |
If you qualify for Medicare benefits but have not yet enrolled or verified your enrollment status, you can do so on the Social Security Administration website. You can learn more about the Medicare Part C program on www.medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE.
Citations & References
- Central Health Medicare Plan, http://www.centralhealthplan.com, Last Accessed February 20, 2024
- Medicare.gov, "Your health plan options", Last Accessed February 20, 2024
- Medicare.gov, "Your Medicare coverage choices", Last Accessed February 19, 2024
- Medicare.gov, "Medicare & You Handbook", Last Accessed February 19, 2024
- Medicare.gov, "Is Your Test, Item, or Service Covered?", Last Accessed June 3, 2023
- CMS.gov, Landscape Source Files, Last Accessed February 21, 2024
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance, Last Accessed February 21, 2024
- CMS.gov, Plan Benefits Package, Last Accessed February 21, 2024
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