Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Prime Rx (HMO) Plan Details for Barnstable County, MA
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*CMS rated this Tufts Health Plan plan (H2256-015-2) 4 (Good) out of 5 stars.
Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Prime Rx (HMO) is a Medicare Advantage plan with prescription benefits. Eligibility and enrollment periods apply. Online enrollment available.
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Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Prime Rx Basic Details
| Plan Basics | |
|---|---|
| Plan ID: | H2256-015-2 |
| Plan Type: | HMO |
| Plan Year: | 2025 |
| Premium: | $183.00/mo Plus your Medicare Part B premium. |
| Health Plan Deductible: | $0.00 |
| Out-of-Pocket Maximum: | 3,650.00 /yr (in-network) |
| Part B Reduction: | $0.00/mo |
| Drug Plan Benefit: | Enhanced, $0.00 deductible |
| Supplemental Benefits: | Vision, Hearing |
| Availability: | Barnstable County, MA |
| Insured By: | Tufts Health Plan |
| Summary of Benefits |
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Tufts Health Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs
This Tufts Health 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 H2256-015-2.
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: | $10 Copay |
| Specialist: | $15 Copay Referral Required |
Emergency, Urgent, and Inpatient Hospital Coverage
| Service | Enrollee Cost |
|---|---|
| Emergency room care: | $110 Copay |
| Urgent care: | $30 Copay |
| Ground ambulance: | $125 Copay |
| Inpatient hospital care: | $300.00 per stay |
| Skilled Nursing Facility: | $20.00 per day for days 1 through 20 $80.00 per day for days 21 through 44 $0.00 per day for days 45 and beyond |
Foot Care
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Foot Exams and Treatments (Medicare-covered): | $15 Copay Referral Required |
| Routine Foot Care: | Not Covered |
Chiropractic Care
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Medicare-covered chiropractic: | $15 Copay Prior Authorization Required, Referral Required |
| Routine chiropractic: | Not Covered |
Mental Health Services
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Outpatient individual therapy: | $10 Copay |
| Outpatient group therapy: | $10 Copay |
| Inpatient psychiatric hospital care: | $300.00 per stay |
Rehabilitation Services
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Physical therapy and speech and language therapy: | $15 Copay Prior Authorization Required, Referral Required |
| Occupational therapy: | $15 Copay Prior Authorization Required, Referral Required |
Medical Equipment and Supplies
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Diabetes supplies: | Not Covered |
| Durable medical equipment: | 10% Coinsurance Prior Authorization Required |
| Prosthetics: | 10% Coinsurance |
Diagnostics, Lab Services, and Imaging
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Diagnostic radiology services: | 20% Coinsurance Prior Authorization Required |
| Lab services: | $30 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
| Outpatient x-rays: | $30 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
| Diagnostic tests and procedures: | $30 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
Medicare Part B Drugs
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Chemotherapy: | Not Covered |
| Other Part B drugs (Medicare-covered): | Not Covered |
Dental Services
| Service | Member Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Medicare Covered Preventive Dental | $15 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
| Oral exam | Not Covered |
| Dental x-rays | Not Covered |
| Cleaning | Not Covered |
| 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 | $ to $15 Copay |
| Routine eye exam | $ to $15 Copay 1 Every year |
| Eyewear benefits | None |
Feel free to download our Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Prime Rx Summary of Benefits information.
Prescription Drug Costs & Benefits
Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Prime Rx includes an enhanced benefit Medicare Part D plan (PDP). Enhanced plans offer greater coverage than basic plans, typically providing lower cost-sharing, broader drug coverage, and additional benefits, such as covering drugs not included in the standard formulary. These plans usually have higher premiums due to the extra coverage and flexibility they provide, but they cover a larger percentage of overall drug costs.
As of 2023, approximately 75% of people on Medicare are enrolled in enhanced plans.
Part D Prescription Drug Premium
The table below outlines the Part D premium costs for this Tufts Health Plan plan, showing the monthly portion of the total premium dedicated to prescription drug coverage. While the Part D premium is included in the overall plan cost, some plans may have supplemental charges or offer assistance through the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program. Also known as Extra Help, LIS is a Social Security initiative that helps individuals with limited income and resources reduce or eliminate Part D expenses.
| Basic Part D Premium: | $17.70 |
| Supplemental Part D Premium: | $22.20 |
| Total Part D Premium: | $39.90 |
| Low Income Premium Subsidy: | $52.52 |
| Low Income Premium Subsidy CMS Pays: | $17.70 |
| Low Income Subsidy Premium: | $22.20 |
If you would like more information about the Extra Help program, you can refer to the Social Security Extra Help page.
Prescription Drug Plan Deductible
The Medicare Part D annual deductible with this plan is $0.00. You must pay this amount at the pharmacy before Tufts Health Plan begins paying its share.
Prescription Drug Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs
In addition to the plan's monthly premium and deductible, Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Prime Rx has out-of-pocket costs you must pay when you pick up your prescriptions.
| Drug Tier | Retail | Mail Order | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred Generic | $4.00 | $4.00 | |
| Generic | $8.00 | $8.00 | |
| Preferred Brand | 23.00% | 23.00% | |
| Non-Preferred Drug | 50.00% | 50.00% | |
| Specialty Tier | 33.00% | 33.00% | |
| Vaccines | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| *The Part D deductible does not apply. | |||
CMS 5-Star Rating Marks
The following table shows the quality ratings for this Tufts Health 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 Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Prime Rx .
| 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:
- Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Basic No Rx (HMO)
- Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Value No Rx (HMO)
- Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Value Rx (HMO)
- Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Smart Saver Rx (HMO)
- Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Prime No Rx (HMO)
- Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Prime Rx Plus (HMO)
- Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Prime No Rx (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 Tufts Health Plan
| Website: | Tufts Health Plan Plan Page |
|---|---|
| Providers: | Tufts Health Plan Providers Page |
| Formulary: | Tufts Health Plan Formulary Page |
| Pharmacy: | Tufts Health Plan Pharmacy Page |
| New Member Health Plan Help: | (877)218-4835 |
| New Member Health Plan TTY: | 711 |
| New Member Part D Help: | (877)218-4835 |
| New Member Part D TTY Users: | 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
- Tufts Health Plan, http://www.tuftsmedicarepreferred.org, Last Accessed February 20, 2024
- Medicare.gov, "Your health plan options", Last Accessed February 20, 2024
- Medicare.gov, "How Original Medicare Works", Last Accessed February 19, 2024
- Medicare.gov, "Medicare & You Handbook", Last Accessed February 19, 2024
- Medicare.gov, "What Medicare Covers", Last Accessed February 7, 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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