Alignment Health ESRD Balance (C-SNP) Plan Details for Orange County, CA
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*CMS rated this Alignment Health Plan plan (H3815-033-0) 4 (Good) out of 5 stars.
Alignment Health ESRD Balance (C-SNP) is a Chronic or Disabling Condition Special Needs Plan. The 2025 Annual Enrollment period starts October 15. Plan benefits begin January 1.
The delivery of healthcare services and costs by Alignment Health Plan is different than Original Medicare. This private health insurance option may include additional benefits that are not provided by Medicare Part A and Part B.
Only individuals who meet all Chronic or Disabling Condition SNP qualification requirements are eligible to join this C-SNP plan.
| Plan Basics | |
|---|---|
| Plan ID: | H3815-033-0 |
| Plan Type: | HMO C-SNP |
| Plan Year: | 2025 |
| Premium: | $0.00/mo Plus your Part B premium. |
| Health Plan Deductible: | $0.00 |
| Out-of-Pocket Maximum: | 1,499.00 /yr |
| Part B Reduction: | $0.00/mo |
| Drug Plan Benefit: | Enhanced $0.00 deductible |
| Supplemental Benefits: | Vision, Hearing |
| Availability: | Orange County, CA |
| Insured By: | Alignment Health Plan |
| Summary of Benefits |
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Health Plan Cost Sharing & Benefits
The following table is a summary of the most common out-of-pocket costs you will incur if you join this Alignment Health Plan plan:
Doctor's Office Visits
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Primary: | Not Covered |
| Specialist: | Not Covered |
Emergency, Urgent, and Inpatient Hospital Coverage
| Service | Enrollee Cost |
|---|---|
| Emergency room care: | $75 Copay |
| Urgent care: | Not Covered |
| Ground ambulance: | $100 Copay |
| Inpatient hospital care: | Coming Soon |
| Skilled Nursing Facility: | $0.00 per day for days 1 through 20 $50.00 per day for days 21 and beyond |
Foot Care
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Foot Exams and Treatments (Medicare-covered): | $5 Copay Prior Authorization Required, Referral Required |
| Routine Foot Care: | Not Covered |
Chiropractic Care
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Medicare-covered chiropractic: | Not Covered |
| Routine chiropractic: | Not Covered |
Mental Health Services
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Outpatient individual therapy: | $40 Copay |
| Outpatient group therapy: | $40 Copay |
| Inpatient psychiatric hospital care: | $120.00 per day for days 1 through 10 $0.00 per day for days 11 and beyond |
Rehabilitation Services
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Physical therapy and speech and language therapy: | Not Covered |
| Occupational therapy: | Not Covered |
Medical Equipment and Supplies
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Diabetes supplies: | Not Covered |
| Durable medical equipment: | 20% Coinsurance Prior Authorization Required |
| Prosthetics: | 20% Coinsurance |
Diagnostics, Lab Services, and Imaging
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Diagnostic radiology services: | Not Covered |
| Lab services: | Not Covered |
| Outpatient x-rays: | Not Covered |
| Diagnostic tests and procedures: | Not Covered |
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 | Not Covered |
| Oral exam | $0 |
| Dental x-rays | $0 |
| Cleaning | $0 |
| 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 (in-network) | |
| Routine eye exam (in-network) | Covered Limits may apply |
| Eyewear benefits | None |
Feel free to download our Alignment Health ESRD Balance Summary of Benefits information.
Prescription Drug Plan Costs & Benefits
Alignment Health ESRD Balance includes an enhanced benefit Medicare Part D plan (PDP). Enhanced plans have a higher actuarial value than basic plans. Actuarial value simply refers to the percentage of cost that's covered by the plan.
Prescription Drug Plan Premium
Although the prescription drug plan (Part D) premium is bundled with the total plan cost, some plans have supplemental costs and/or offer low-income subsidy (LIS) assistance. LIS, also known as Extra Help, is a Social Security program that helps people with limited income and resources lower or cut Part D costs.
The following table outlines the premium details of this prescription drug plan.
| Basic Part D Premium: | $0.00 |
| Supplemental Part D Premium: | $0.00 |
| Total Part D Premium: | $0.00 |
| Low Income Premium Subsidy: | $29.66 |
| Low Income Premium Subsidy CMS Pays: | $0.00 |
| Low Income Subsidy Premium: | $0.00 |
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 Alignment Health Plan begins paying its share.
Prescription Drug Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs
In addition to the plan's monthly premium and deductible, Alignment Health ESRD Balance has out-of-pocket costs you must pay when you pick up your prescriptions.
| Drug Tier | Retail | Mail Order | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred Generic | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| Generic | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| Preferred Brand | $40.00 | $40.00 | |
| Non-Preferred Drug | $100.00 | $100.00 | |
| Specialty Tier | 33.00% | 33.00% | |
| Select Care Drugs | $5.00 | $5.00 | |
| *The Part D deductible does not apply. | |||
CMS Rating Marks
Each year CMS rates Medicare Special Needs Plans in nine broad categories based on a 5-star system. The table below shows the quality ratings for this Alignment Health Plan 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 C-SNP Plan Options
Here are some additional Medicare SNP plans that might be worth reviewing:
- Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes Care
- Alignment Health L.A.
- Alignment Health Clarity
- Alignment Health ESRD Balance
- Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes
Contact Alignment Health Plan
| Website: | Alignment Health Plan Plan Page |
|---|---|
| Providers: | Alignment Health Plan Providers Page |
| Formulary: | Alignment Health Plan Formulary Page |
| Pharmacy: | Alignment Health Plan Pharmacy Page |
| New Member Health Plan Help: | (888)979-2247 |
| New Member Health Plan TTY: | 711 |
| New Member Part D Help: | (888)979-2247 |
| 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 Advantage program on www.medicare.gov.
Health Plan Compatibility
Medicare Advantage Special Need Plans are not compatible with most other forms of health insurance. If you have Medicare Part A and/or Medicare Part B and join a SNP plan, you will be disenrolled from Original Medicare. You cannot simultaneously enroll in an SNP plan and Medicare Supplement Insurance.
With a D-SNP, members keep the same Medicaid plan and Medicaid benefits. If you are a Veteran and have VA Health Benefits, you may be able to care from your local VA hospital.
Citations & References
- Alignment Health Plan, http://www.alignmenthealthplan.com, Last Accessed October 13, 2024
- Medicaid.gov, "Medicaid & CHIP in California", Last Accessed October 1, 2024
- CMS.gov, Landscape Source Files, Last Accessed October 2, 2024
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance, Last Accessed October 2, 2024
- CMS.gov, Plan Benefits Package, Last Accessed October 5, 2024
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