Texas Independence Health Plan, Inc. (I-SNP) Plan Details for Aransas County, TX
CMS rated this Texas Independence Health Plan plan 4.0 (Good) out of 5 stars.
Texas Independence Health Plan, Inc. (I-SNP HMO) is a Medicare Special Needs Plan (SNP). Enrollment for 2025 starts Oct 15. Get notified.
This Texas Independence Health Plan HMO plan is required to provide all of the same benefits as Original Medicare, but out-of-pocket costs are different. This private health insurance option may include extra benefits not covered by Medicare Part A or Part B.
Eligible individuals must meet all qualification requirements to join this Texas Independence Health Plan plan.
2025 Texas Independence Health Plan, Inc. Cost and Coverage Notification
The 2025 cost and coverage information for Texas Independence Health Plan, Inc. will not be available until early October. We'll notify you when it is available from CMS.
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Plan Basics | |
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Plan ID: | H5015-001-0 |
Plan Type: | HMO |
Plan Year: | 2024 |
Premium: | $28.40/mo Plus your Part B premium. |
Health Plan Deductible: | $0.00 |
Out-of-Pocket Maximum: | /yr |
Part B Reduction: | $0.00/mo |
Drug Plan Benefit: | Basic $545.00 deductible |
Supplemental Benefits: | Vision, Hearing |
Availability: | Aransas County, TX |
Insured By: | Texas Independence Health Plan |
Summary of Benefits |
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Health Plan Cost Sharing & Benefits
Texas Independence Health Plan, Inc. is a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plan. HMO I-SNP plan members usually receive health care services through the plan’s local network of providers. Referrals are almost always required to see a specialist and other providers. However, Texas Independence Health Plan, Inc. does allow out-of-network care for emergencies and out-of-area dialysis.
The following table is a summary of the most common out-of-pocket costs you will incur if you join this Texas Independence Health Plan plan:
Healthcare Service | Member Cost |
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Doctor Visits (In-Network) | |
Primary: | 20% Coinsurance |
Specialist: | 20% Coinsurance |
Wellness programs (e.g., fitness, nursing hotline): | |
Preventive care: | $0 |
Foot Care (In-Network) | |
Foot exams and treatment (Medicare-covered): | 20% Coinsurance |
Routine foot care: | $0 |
Chiropractic Care (In-Network) | |
Medicare-covered chiropractic care: | 20% Coinsurance |
Routine chiropractic care: | $0 |
Emergency Care / Urgent Care | |
Emergency room care: | 20% Coinsurance |
Urgent care: | 20% Coinsurance |
Ground ambulance: | 20% Coinsurance |
Inpatient hospital coverage: | |
Outpatient hospital coverage: | 20% Coinsurance |
Skilled Nursing Facility: | Unknown |
Optional supplemental benefits: | Not Covered |
Mental Health Services (In-Network) | |
Outpatient individual therapy visit with a psychiatrist: | 20% Coinsurance |
Outpatient group therapy visit with a psychiatrist: | 20% Coinsurance |
Inpatient hospital - psychiatric: | |
Outpatient group therapy visit: | 20% Coinsurance |
Outpatient individual therapy visit: | 20% Coinsurance |
Rehabilitation Services (In-Network) | |
Physical therapy and speech and language therapy visit: | $0 |
Occupational therapy visit: | $0 |
Medical Equipment / Supplies (In-Network) | |
Diabetes supplies: | 20% Coinsurance |
Durable medical equipment (e.g., wheelchairs, oxygen): | 20% Coinsurance Prior Authorization Required |
Prosthetics (e.g., braces, artificial limbs): | 20% Coinsurance |
Diagnostic Procedures / Lab Services / Imaging (In-Network) | |
Diagnostic radiology services (e.g., MRI): | 20% Coinsurance Prior Authorization Required |
Lab services: | $0 |
Outpatient x-rays: | 20% Coinsurance Prior Authorization Required |
Diagnostic tests and procedures: | 20% Coinsurance Prior Authorization Required |
Medicare Part B Drugs (In-Network) | |
Chemotherapy: | 20% Coinsurance |
Other Part B drugs (Medicare-covered) | 20% Coinsurance |
Feel free to download our Texas Independence Health Plan, Inc. Summary of Benefits information.
Supplemental Health Plan Benefits (H5015-001-0)
The following is a summary of the supplemental benefits Texas Independence Health Plan includes with this plan:
Supplemental Healthcare Service | Member Cost |
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Preventive Dental | |
Oral exam (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Fluoride treatment (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Dental x-ray(s) (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Cleaning (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Comprehensive Dental | |
Periodontics (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Non-routine services (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Diagnostic services (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Extractions (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Endodontics (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Restorative services (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Prosthodontics, other oral/maxillofacial surgery, other services (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Hearing | |
Fitting/evaluation (In-Network) | Covered Limits may apply |
Hearing aids (In-Network) | Covered Limits may apply |
Hearing exam (In-Network) | Covered Limits may apply |
Vision | Maximum vision benefit: | $150.00 Every year |
Eyeglasses (frames and lenses) (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Routine eye exam (In-Network) | Covered Limits may apply |
Contact lenses (In-Network) | Covered Limits may apply |
Additional Supplemental Benefits
None specified.
Prescription Drug Plan Costs & Benefits
Texas Independence Health Plan, Inc. includes an basic benefit Medicare Part D plan (PDP). This simply means that the plan covers the minimum amount required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, whereas enhanced benefit plans cover more.
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. The following table outlines the details of this plan's prescription drug plan premium.
Basic Part D Premium: | $28.40 |
Supplemental Part D Premium: | $0.00 |
Total Part D Premium: | $28.40 |
Part D Premium with Full LIS Assistance: | $0.00 |
The Social Security Extra Help page has more information about the low-income subsidy (LIS) and how to enroll in the program.
Prescription Drug Plan Deductible
The Medicare Part D annual deductible with this plan is $545.00. This is the amount you must pay at the pharmacy before Texas Independence Health Plan begins paying its share.
Prescription Drug Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs
In addition to the plan's monthly premium and deductible, Texas Independence Health Plan, Inc. has out-of-pocket costs that you must pay when you pick up your prescriptions. The following table shows you those costs.
Drug Tier | Preferred | Standard |
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$0 copay on all covered generic and brand-name prescriptions. |
CMS 5-Star Rating Marks
Each year Medicare rates I-SNP plans, using a 5-star rating system, in nine major categories. These ratings are designed to help you understand the quality of care and service you can expect if you qualify and choose to join Texas Independence Health Plan, Inc..
CMS Measure | Star Rating |
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2024 Overall Rating | |
Staying Healthy: Screenings, Tests, Vaccines | |
Managing Chronic (Long Term) Conditions | |
Member Experience with Health Plan | Not enough data available |
Complaints and Changes in Plans Performance | |
Health Plan Customer Service | Not enough data available |
Drug Plan Customer Service | |
Complaints and Changes in the Drug Plan | |
Member Experience with the Drug Plan | Not enough data available |
Drug Safety and Accuracy of Drug Pricing |
How to Qualify to Enroll in
Texas Independence Health Plan, Inc.
To be eligible to enroll in Texas Independence Health Plan, Inc., you must meet three requirements:
- You are eligible for Medicare;
- You live in Aransas County (the plan’s service area); and
- You require the level of care provided in an institutionalized setting, such as a long-term care nursing facility, for 90 days or more.
If you live at home and require an equivalent level of skilled care, you may be eligible for an Institutional Equivalent Special Needs Plan (IE-SNP).
Before joining Texas Independence Health Plan, Inc., consider these questions:
- Does the plan's provider network include my nursing home or home care provider?
- What costs should I expect with my coverage (premiums, deductibles, copayments)?
- Is there an annual limit on my out-of-pocket costs?
- Will I be able to use my doctors? Are they in the plan's network?
- Are the plan's in-network providers and facilities in convenient locations?
- Does the plan provide coverage for services I receive from out-of-network providers?
- Do I need a referral to see a specialist?
- Are my medications on the Part D plan's formulary?
- What special accommodations does the plan make for persons with disabilities?
- What special language and cultural accommodations does the plan make?
Additional I-SNP Plan Options
Here are some additional Medicare SNP plans that might be worth reviewing:
- None.
Contact Texas Independence Health Plan
Plan Website: | http://www.txindependencehealthplan.com |
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Formulay Information: | http://www.txindependencehealthplan.com |
Pharmacy Information: | Texas Independence Health Plan Pharmacy Page |
Prospective Members: | (800)405-9681 |
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
Special Needs Plans (SNPs) under Medicare Advantage typically do not work with other types of health insurance. If you have Medicare Part A or Part B and decide to join an SNP plan, you will be removed from Original Medicare. Furthermore, you cannot be enrolled in an SNP plan and hold Medicare Supplement Insurance at the same time.
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
- Texas Independence Health Plan, http://www.txindependencehealthplan.com, Last Accessed October 13, 2023
- Medicaid.gov, "Medicaid & CHIP in Texas", Last Accessed January 4, 2024
- CMS.gov, "Institutional Special Needs Plans (I-SNPs)", Last Accessed January 20, 2023
- CMS.gov, Landscape Source Files, Last Accessed January 2, 2024
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance, Last Accessed January 2, 2024
- CMS.gov, Plan Benefits Package, Last Accessed January 3, 2024
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