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Written by David Bynon [3], Medicare Analyst since 2012.  Last updated September 7, 2025

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Medica Advantage Solution H8889-009

Medica Advantage Solution H8889-009 (PPO) – H8889-009-0

⭐  Rating : CMS uses a 5-star system to rate Medicare Advantage plans based on quality, member experience, and service. ☆☆☆☆☆ (3.5 out of 5 stars from CMS)*
Medica logo, a registered trademark of Medica
Premium: Monthly premium you pay in addition to your Medicare Part B premium. 0.00/mo + Part B premium
Deductible: The amount you must pay before your health plan coverage begins. Does not include the prescription plan deductible, if any. $0.00
MOOP: Maximum Out-of-Pocket cost for in-network services per year. $4,900.00 /yr
Giveback: Monthly credit applied toward your Part B premium, if applicable. $0.00/mo
Prescriptions: Summary of drug plan coverage and deductible. Not Included
Availability: County or region where this plan is offered. See List
Supplemental: Common additional benefits offered, including dental, vision, and hearing. Vision, Hearing
Insured by: The organization marketing the plan. Click for contact details. Medica

This page provides coverage, cost, and availability details for Medica’s H8889-009-0 Medicare Advantage plan for CY2025.

Is Medica Advantage Solution H8889-009 (PPO) not the plan you want? See all Medicare Advantage Plans in Wabasha County, Minnesota.
* Every year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system. The Medica logo is a registered trademark. [2] Its use by MedicareWire is strictly for editorial purposes. This is not a solicitation of insurance.

Plan Availability

Medica Advantage Solution H8889-009 (H8889-009-0) is available in the following locations (click to open):

Harrison
Mills
Pottawattamie
Anoka
Becker
Beltrami
Benton
Big Stone
Blue Earth
Brown
Carver
Cass
Chippewa
Chisago
Clay
Clearwater
Cottonwood
Crow Wing
Dakota
Dodge
Douglas
Faribault
Fillmore
Freeborn
Grant
Hennepin
Houston
Hubbard
Isanti
Jackson
Kandiyohi
Kittson
Lac qui Parle
Lake of the Woods
Lincoln
Lyon
Mahnomen
Marshall
Martin
Morrison
Mower
Murray
Nicollet
Nobles
Norman
Olmsted
Otter Tail
Pennington
Polk
Pope
Ramsey
Red Lake
Redwood
Renville
Roseau
Scott
Sherburne
Stearns
Steele
Swift
Todd
Wabasha
Wadena
Waseca
Washington
Watonwan
Wilkin
Winona
Wright
Adams
Antelope
Boone
Buffalo
Butler
Cedar
Cuming
Custer
Dixon
Franklin
Frontier
Furnas
Garfield
Gosper
Greeley
Hall
Hamilton
Harlan
Holt
Howard
Jefferson
Kearney
Knox
Lancaster
Madison
Merrick
Nance
Nemaha
Nuckolls
Pawnee
Phelps
Pierce
Platte
Sarpy
Saunders
Sherman
Stanton
Thayer
Thurston
Valley
Wayne
Webster
Wheeler
Burleigh
Grand Forks
Morton
Stutsman
Brookings
Clark
Codington
Davison
Day
Deuel
Hamlin
Kingsbury
Roberts
Sanborn
Spink

📄 Plan Contact Information

Helpful Links and Contact Information for Medica
Website: Medica Plan Page (opens in new tab)
Providers: Medica Providers Page (opens in new tab)
New Member Health Plan Help: (800)906-5432
New Member TTY: 711

🛡️ Official Medicare Enrollment Resources

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.

Health Plan Costs

💰 Monthly Premium, Deductible, Max Out-of-Pocket & Giveback

Monthly Premium: The total monthly premium is $0.00, including drug coverage. You must also pay your standard Medicare Part B premium.

Health Plan Deductible: Some health plans have a deductible (amount you pay before cost-sharing begins). This plan's deductible is $0.00.

Maximum Out-of-Pocket: All Medicare Advantage plans have an annual maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP) limit. This is the most you will pay for standard health services in a year before that plan begins paying all costs. This plan's MOOP is $4,900.00 for in-network services, excluding the cost of your Part D medications.

Part B Giveback: This plan offers a Part B premium giveback of $0.00.

Health Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs

🩺 Doctor’s Office Visits
  • Primary: Not Covered
  • Specialist: $35 Copay
  • NOTE: Certain preventive services are covered 100% by the plan as a Part B benefit.
🏥 Emergency, Urgent, and Inpatient Hospital Coverage
  • Emergency room care: $125 Copay
  • Urgent care: $45 Copay
  • Ground ambulance: $325 Copay
  • Inpatient hospital care: $350.00 per day for days 1 through 6
    $0.00 per day for days 7 and beyond
  • Skilled Nursing Facility: $0.00 per day for days 1 through 20
    $214.00 per day for days 21 through 43
    $0.00 per day for days 44 and beyond
🦶 Foot Care
  • Foot Exams and Treatments (Medicare-covered): $35 Copay
  • Routine Foot Care: Not Covered
💆 Chiropractic Care
  • Medicare-covered chiropractic: $20 Copay
  • Routine chiropractic: Not Covered
🧠 Mental Health Services
  • Outpatient individual therapy: $35 Copay
  • Outpatient group therapy: $25 Copay
  • Inpatient psychiatric hospital care: $350.00 per day for days 1 through 6
    $0.00 per day for days 7 and beyond
🏋️ Rehabilitation Services
  • Physical therapy and speech and language therapy: $35 Copay
  • Occupational therapy: $35 Copay
🧰 Medical Equipment and Supplies
  • Diabetes supplies: 20% Coinsurance
  • Durable medical equipment: 20% Coinsurance
    Prior Authorization Required
  • Prosthetics: 20% Coinsurance
🔬 Diagnostics, Lab Services, and Imaging
  • Diagnostic radiology services: $85 Copay
    Prior Authorization Required
  • Lab services: Not Covered
  • Outpatient x-rays: $20 Copay
    Prior Authorization Required
  • Diagnostic tests and procedures: $85 Copay
    Prior Authorization Required
💉 Medicare Part B Drugs
  • Chemotherapy: 20% Coinsurance
  • Other Part B drugs (Medicare-covered): 20% Coinsurance

Supplemental Benefits

🦷 Dental Services
  • Medicare Covered Preventive Dental: Not Covered
  • Oral exam: $0
  • Dental x-rays: $0
  • Cleaning: $0
  • Periodontics: Not Covered
  • Endodontics: Not Covered
  • Restorative Services: Not Covered
  • Maximum dental benefit
    $1,000.00 (Every year)
👂 Hearing Aids and Services
  • Fitting/evaluation: Covered
    Limits may apply
  • Hearing aids: Not Covered
  • Hearing exam: Covered
    Limits may apply
👓 Vision Services
  • Medicare-covered eye exam: $ to $35 Copay
  • Routine eye exam: Covered
    Limits may apply
  • Eyewear benefits: None

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 Medica 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 Medica Advantage Solution H8889-009.

CMS Ratings Breakdown – 2025

Health Plan Ratings

  • ☆☆☆☆☆
    Staying Healthy Includes screenings, tests, and vaccines to keep you well.
  • ☆☆☆☆☆
    Managing Chronic Conditions How well the plan helps members manage long-term health issues.
  • ☆☆☆☆☆
    Member Experience with Health Plan Reflects what members say about their health plan experience.
  • ☆☆☆☆☆
    Complaints and Changes in Plan Performance Tracks complaints and year-over-year performance changes.
  • ☆☆☆☆☆
    Health Plan Customer Service How well the plan handles appeals and customer help.

Drug Plan Ratings

  • ☆☆☆☆☆
    Drug Plan Customer Service Service quality specific to the Part D drug plan.
  • ☆☆☆☆☆
    Complaints and Changes in the Drug Plan How well the drug plan resolves issues and maintains quality.
  • ☆☆☆☆☆
    Member Experience with Drug Plan Satisfaction with drug coverage and related services.
  • ☆☆☆☆☆
    Drug Safety & Pricing Accuracy How accurate the plan is with pricing and safe medication practices.

* CMS uses a 5-star rating system to evaluate Medicare Advantage and Part D plans each year. Learn more at Medicare.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

📘 What does Medicare plan code H8889 009 mean?

Medica Advantage Solution H8889-009 is a Medicare Advantage plan by Medica. The code H8889 is the CMS contract ID, whereas 009 is its plan ID.

  • Plan Name: Medica Advantage Solution H8889-009
  • Plan Type: PPO
  • Premium: $0.00/mo + your monthly Part B premium
  • Out-of-Pocket Max: $4,900.00 (in-network)
  • Drug Coverage: Does not include Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage.
  • CMS Star Rating: 3.5 out of 5
  • Contract Year: 2025

This information is based on official CMS data and is provided for educational purposes. Always review your plan’s official documents or contact the provider directly before making enrollment decisions.

📋 What type of plan is H8889 009?

This plan is a PPO — specifically, it's an PPO plan with a Medicare Advantage contract that's offered by Medica. It comes with defined provider network rules you should be aware of.

  • Plan Marketing Name: Medica Advantage Solution H8889-009
  • Network Type: Preferred Provider Organization with in- and out-of-network coverage.
  • Referral Requirement: Referrals are generally not required, though some services may be exceptions. Refer to the plan’s coverage tables above.
  • Prescription Coverage: Does not include Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage.

Plan types like HMOs and PPOs determine whether you can go out-of-network or need referrals to see specialists.

📦 What benefits are included in H8889 009?

This plan covers all Medicare Part A and Part B services. Depending on the plan, it may also include valuable extras like dental, vision, and hearing benefits.

  • Medical Services: Hospital, doctor visits, preventive care
  • Prescription Drugs: Not Included
  • Dental: No — this plan does not include dental benefits.
  • Vision: Yes — vision benefits are included. Review the vision section above for copay and limit details.
  • Hearing: Yes — hearing benefits are included. See the coverage details above to learn what services are covered.

Benefit availability may vary by location and plan version. Confirm specific details in your plan's Evidence of Coverage (EOC).

📌 Additional Plan Options

The Medicare Part C program offers a myriad of HMO, PPO, and PFFS plan options, including these plans:

  1. Medica Advantage Solution H8889-003 (PPO)
  2. Medica Advantage Value (PPO)
  3. Medica Advantage Solution H8889-004 (PPO)
  4. Medica Advantage Select (PPO)
  5. Medica Advantage Value (PPO)
  6. Medica Advantage Solution H8889-001 (PPO)
  7. Medica Advantage Solution H8889-009 (PPO)

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.

📚 Citations & Research

  • Medica, http://medica.com, Last Accessed March 1, 2025
  • Medicare.gov, "Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans", Last Accessed January 21, 2024
  • Medicare.gov, "How Original Medicare Works", Last Accessed February 19, 2024
  • Medicare.gov, "Medicare & You Handbook", Last Accessed March 19, 2025
  • Medicare.gov, "What Medicare Covers", Last Accessed March 19, 2025
  • CMS.gov, Landscape Source Files, Last Accessed March 15, 2025
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance, Last Accessed March 15, 2025
  • CMS.gov, Plan Benefits Package, Last Accessed March 15, 2025

Research Note: This content is based on independent analysis of CMS data by David Bynon, Medicare analyst and founder of MedicareWire.

For details on how this plan was analyzed and constructed using CMS data, see our Medicare Plan Research Methodology.

Disclaimer: MedicareWire does not endorse or rank Medicare plans. Plan information is provided for educational and research purposes only and may not reflect the most current data available from CMS or the plan provider.

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