Champion Connect (HMO-POS C-SNP)
Available to residents of Fresno County, CA for 2026. Contract H6170, plan 002, segment 0.
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Renewed for 2026. CMS carries this plan forward from 2025.
Plan details
| Monthly premium (Part C + D) | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| — medical (Part C) part | $0.00 |
| — drug (Part D) part | $0.00? |
| Monthly premium with full Extra Help (LIS) | $0.00? |
| Part B premium reduction (giveback) | None |
| In-network out-of-pocket maximum | $9,250.00? |
| In- and out-of-network out-of-pocket maximum | $9,250.00 |
| Drug deductible | $615.00Tier 1, 2 and 6 exempt |
| Drug out-of-pocket threshold | $2,100.00 |
| Plan type | HMO-POS C-SNP? |
| Special needs plan | Chronic-condition SNP |
| Contract / plan | H6170-002-0 |
| Offered by | Champion Heath Plan |
| Parent organization | Champion Health Plans-USA, LLC. |
| Formulary drugs | 3,250 |
| Formulary exception tier | 4? |
| Pharmacy search | www.championhmo.com |
| Member services | (800)885-8000TTY 711 |
CMS star ratings
- Overall
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- Health plan (Part C)
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- Drug plan (Part D)
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Published per contract — every plan under contract H6170 shares this rating.
Plan health benefits
| Service | In-network |
|---|---|
| Doctor visits | |
| Primary care doctor | $0 copay |
| Specialist | 20% coinsurance(authorization required) |
| Other health care professional | 20% coinsurance(authorization and referral required) |
| Additional telehealth services | $0 copay |
| Preventive care | |
| Medicare-covered preventive services | $0 copay |
| Annual physical exam | $0 copay(authorization required) |
| Kidney disease education | $0 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Glaucoma screening | $0 copay |
| Diabetes self-management training | $0 copay |
| Diagnostic tests, labs and imaging | |
| Diagnostic tests and procedures | 20% coinsurance(authorization and referral required) |
| Lab services | $0 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Diagnostic radiology (e.g. MRI, CT) | 20% coinsurance |
| Therapeutic radiology | 20% coinsurance |
| Outpatient x-rays | $0 copay |
| Emergency and urgent care | |
| Emergency room | $115 copay |
| Urgent care | $0 copay |
| Worldwide emergency coverage | $0 copay · $10,000 plan limit |
| Worldwide urgent care | $0 copay · $10,000 plan limit |
| Worldwide emergency transportation | Not covered |
| Hospital care | |
| Inpatient hospital stay | Original Medicare cost-sharing(authorization and referral required) |
| Outpatient hospital services | 20% coinsurance(authorization and referral required) |
| Outpatient observation | 20% coinsurance(authorization and referral required) |
| Ambulatory surgical center | $0 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Outpatient blood services | $0 copay |
| Skilled nursing and home health | |
| Skilled nursing facility | $0 per day for days 1–20; $218 per day for days 21–100(authorization and referral required) |
| Home health care | $0 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Kidney dialysis | $0 copay |
| Rehabilitation | |
| Occupational therapy | $0 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Physical therapy and speech-language therapy | 20% coinsurance(authorization and referral required) |
| Cardiac rehabilitation | 20% coinsurance(authorization and referral required) |
| Pulmonary rehabilitation | 20% coinsurance(authorization and referral required) |
| Mental health and substance use | |
| Inpatient psychiatric hospital stay | Original Medicare cost-sharing(authorization and referral required) |
| Outpatient mental health, individual session | $0 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Outpatient mental health, group session | $0 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Psychiatrist, individual session | $0 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Psychiatrist, group session | $0 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Partial hospitalization | $0 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Intensive outpatient program | $0 copay |
| Outpatient substance use, individual session | $0 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Outpatient substance use, group session | $0 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Opioid treatment program | 20% coinsurance(authorization and referral required) |
| Ambulance and transportation | |
| Ground ambulance | $0–$125 copay(authorization required) |
| Air ambulance | 20% coinsurance(authorization required) |
| Transportation to plan-approved locations | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Medical equipment and supplies | |
| Durable medical equipment (e.g. wheelchairs, oxygen) | 0%–20% coinsurance(authorization required) |
| Prosthetics (e.g. braces, artificial limbs) | 0%–20% coinsurance(authorization required) |
| Medical supplies | 0%–20% coinsurance(authorization required) |
| Diabetes supplies | $0 copay |
| Diabetic therapeutic shoes or inserts | $0 copay |
| Chiropractic, acupuncture and foot care | |
| Chiropractic (Medicare-covered) | $0 copay |
| Routine chiropractic care | Not covered |
| Acupuncture | Not covered |
| Foot exams and treatment (Medicare-covered) | 20% coinsurance(authorization and referral required) |
| Routine foot care | Not covered |
| Dental? | |
| Medicare-covered dental services | $0 copay |
| Preventive dental plan limit | $3,000 plan limit every year |
| Oral exams | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Cleanings | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Fluoride treatment | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Dental x-rays | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Other diagnostic dental services | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Other preventive dental services | $0 copay |
| Endodontics (root canals) | 20% coinsurance(authorization and referral required, limits apply) |
| Periodontics (gum disease) | 20% coinsurance(authorization and referral required) |
| Dentures and other removable prosthodontics | 40% coinsurance(authorization and referral required) |
| Maxillofacial prosthetics | Not covered |
| Implants | Not covered |
| Bridges and other fixed prosthodontics | 40% coinsurance |
| Oral and maxillofacial surgery | 20% coinsurance(authorization and referral required, limits apply) |
| Orthodontics | Not covered |
| Adjunctive general services | Not covered |
| Vision? | |
| Eye exam (Medicare-covered) | $0 copay |
| Routine eye exam | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Eyewear after cataract surgery (Medicare-covered) | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Eyewear plan limit | $500 plan limit every year |
| Contact lenses | Not covered |
| Eyeglasses (frames and lenses) | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Eyeglass lenses | Not covered |
| Eyeglass frames | Not covered |
| Eyewear upgrades | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Hearing? | |
| Hearing exam (Medicare-covered) | $0 copay |
| Routine hearing exam | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Hearing aid fitting and evaluation | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Hearing aids (all types) | $149 copay(limits apply) |
| Hearing aids, inner ear | Not covered |
| Hearing aids, outer ear | Not covered |
| Hearing aids, over the ear | Not covered |
| Medicare Part B drugs | |
| Part B insulin | $0–$24 copay(authorization required) |
| Chemotherapy and radiation drugs | 0%–20% coinsurance(authorization required) |
| Other Part B drugs | 0%–20% coinsurance(authorization required) |
| Other extra benefits? | |
| Over-the-counter (OTC) allowance | Not covered |
| Meals after a hospital stay or for a chronic condition | Not covered |
| Fitness benefit | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Health education | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Nutritional / dietary benefit | Not covered |
| Extra smoking and tobacco cessation counseling | Not covered |
| Enhanced disease management | Not covered |
| Telemonitoring | Not covered |
| Remote access technologies (web/phone, nurse line) | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Home and bathroom safety devices | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Counseling services | Not covered |
| In-home safety assessment | Not covered |
| Personal emergency response system (PERS) | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Medical nutrition therapy | Not covered |
| Post-discharge in-home medication reconciliation | Not covered |
| Re-admission prevention | Not covered |
| Wigs for hair loss from chemotherapy | Not covered |
| Weight management programs | Not covered |
| Alternative therapies | Not covered |
| Therapeutic massage | Not covered |
| Adult day health services | Not covered |
| Home-based palliative care | Not covered |
| In-home support services | Not covered |
| Support for caregivers | $0 copay(limits apply) |
In-network cost-sharing as the plan filed it with CMS (CMS plan benefit package (PBP) files, CY2026). A range means the cost depends on the service or setting. Rows the filing does not state are left out rather than guessed. Contact the plan for the full Evidence of Coverage.
Drug tiers — preferred pharmacy, initial coverage
| Tier | Cost-sharing |
|---|---|
| Tier 1 | $0.00 |
| Tier 2 | $0.00 |
| Tier 3 | 25% |
| Tier 4 | 25% |
| Tier 5 | 25% |
| Tier 6 | $0.00 |
Rx cost-sharing by coverage phase
| Tier | 30-day supply | 90-day supply | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred | Standard | Mail Order | Preferred | Standard | Mail Order | |
| Initial deductible phase | ||||||
| Tier 1: Preferred Generic | $0.00 | $0.00 | n/a | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tier 2: Generic | $0.00 | $0.00 | n/a | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tier 6: Select Care Drugs | $0.00 | $0.00 | n/a | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Initial coverage phase | ||||||
| Tier 1: Preferred Generic | $0.00 | $0.00 | n/a | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tier 2: Generic | $0.00 | $0.00 | n/a | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tier 3: Preferred Brand | 25% | 25% | n/a | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Tier 4: Non-Preferred Drug | 25% | 25% | n/a | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Tier 5: Specialty Tier | 25% | 25% | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Tier 6: Select Care Drugs | $0.00 | $0.00 | n/a | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Catastrophic coverage phase | ||||||
| Tier 1: Preferred Generic | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tier 2: Generic | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tier 3: Preferred Brand | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tier 4: Non-Preferred Drug | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tier 5: Specialty Tier | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tier 6: Select Care Drugs | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Also available in 9 other CA counties
Benefits in plain text
Champion Connect (HMO-POS C-SNP) (H6170-002-0) is a 2026 HMO-POS C-SNP Medicare Advantage plan offered by Champion Heath Plan, available to residents of Fresno County, CA.
The monthly premium is $0.00 (Part C and Part D together).
With full Extra Help (the Low-Income Subsidy), the total monthly premium is $0.00.
Its in-network out-of-pocket maximum is $9,250.00.
The combined in- and out-of-network out-of-pocket maximum is $9,250.00.
The drug deductible is $615.00. Tier 1, 2 and 6 exempt.
It is a special needs plan (Chronic-condition SNP).
The plan's formulary lists 3,250 drugs.
At a preferred pharmacy in the initial coverage phase, a 30-day supply costs tier 1: $0.00; tier 2: $0.00; tier 3: 25%; tier 4: 25%; tier 5: 25%; tier 6: $0.00.
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Plan facts come from the CMS quarterly prescription drug plan public use files; the premium split, Extra Help premium, MOOP and plan type from the CMS Landscape file; the Part B giveback and health benefits from the CMS plan benefit package (PBP) files.