Blue Shield TotalDual Plan (HMO D-SNP)
Available to residents of San Diego County, CA for 2026. Contract H2819, plan 001, segment 0.
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Renewed for 2026. CMS carries this plan forward from 2025.
Plan details
| Monthly premium (Part C + D) | $7.00 |
|---|---|
| — medical (Part C) part | $0.00 |
| — drug (Part D) part | $7.00? |
| Drug premium in CMS's quarterly plan file | $0.00The CMS Landscape file above lists $7.00 for the drug part; the two CMS files differ for this plan. |
| Monthly premium with full Extra Help (LIS) | $0.00? |
| Part B premium reduction (giveback) | None |
| Health plan deductible (in-network) | None |
| In-network out-of-pocket maximum | $9,250.00? |
| Drug deductible | $615.00Tier 1 and 2 exempt |
| Drug out-of-pocket threshold | $2,100.00 |
| Plan type | HMO D-SNP? |
| Special needs plan | Dual-eligible SNP |
| Contract / plan | H2819-001-0 |
| Offered by | Blue Shield of California |
| Parent organization | California Physicians' Service |
| Formulary drugs | 3,332 |
| Formulary exception tier | 4? |
| Pharmacy search | blueshieldca.com/medpharmacy2026 |
| Member services | (888)534-4263TTY 711 |
CMS star ratings
- Overall
- 3.5 out of 5 stars for Overall
- Health plan (Part C)
- 3.5 out of 5 stars for Health plan (Part C)
- Drug plan (Part D)
- 4 out of 5 stars for Drug plan (Part D)
Published per contract — every plan under contract H2819 shares this rating.
Plan health benefits
| Service | In-network |
|---|---|
| Doctor visits | |
| Primary care doctor | 20% coinsurance |
| Specialist | 0%–20% coinsurance(referral required) |
| Other health care professional | 20% coinsurance(referral required) |
| Additional telehealth services | $0 copay |
| Preventive care | |
| Medicare-covered preventive services | $0 copay |
| Annual physical exam | $0 copay |
| Kidney disease education | 20% coinsurance(referral required) |
| Glaucoma screening | $0 copay(referral required) |
| Diabetes self-management training | $0 copay(referral required) |
| Diagnostic tests, labs and imaging | |
| Diagnostic tests and procedures | 20% coinsurance(referral required) |
| Lab services | 20% coinsurance(referral required) |
| Diagnostic radiology (e.g. MRI, CT) | 20% coinsurance(referral required) |
| Therapeutic radiology | 20% coinsurance(referral required) |
| Outpatient x-rays | 20% coinsurance(referral required) |
| Emergency and urgent care | |
| Emergency room | 20% coinsurance |
| Urgent care | 20% coinsurance |
| Worldwide emergency coverage | 20% coinsurance |
| Worldwide urgent care | 20% coinsurance |
| 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(referral required) |
| Ambulatory surgical center | 20% coinsurance(authorization and referral required) |
| Outpatient blood services | 20% coinsurance(referral required) |
| Skilled nursing and home health | |
| Skilled nursing facility | Original Medicare cost-sharing(authorization and referral required) |
| Home health care | $0 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Kidney dialysis | 20% coinsurance(authorization and referral required) |
| Rehabilitation | |
| Occupational therapy | 20% coinsurance(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 | 20% coinsurance(authorization and referral required) |
| Outpatient mental health, group session | 20% coinsurance(authorization and referral required) |
| Psychiatrist, individual session | 20% coinsurance(authorization and referral required) |
| Psychiatrist, group session | 20% coinsurance(authorization and referral required) |
| Partial hospitalization | 20% coinsurance(authorization and referral required) |
| Intensive outpatient program | 20% coinsurance(authorization and referral required) |
| Outpatient substance use, individual session | 20% coinsurance(authorization and referral required) |
| Outpatient substance use, group session | 20% coinsurance(authorization and referral required) |
| Opioid treatment program | 20% coinsurance(authorization and referral required) |
| Ambulance and transportation | |
| Ground ambulance | 20% coinsurance(authorization required) |
| Air ambulance | 20% coinsurance(authorization required) |
| Transportation to plan-approved locations | $0 copay(authorization required, limits apply) |
| Medical equipment and supplies | |
| Durable medical equipment (e.g. wheelchairs, oxygen) | 0%–20% coinsurance(authorization required) |
| Prosthetics (e.g. braces, artificial limbs) | 20% coinsurance(authorization required) |
| Medical supplies | 20% coinsurance(authorization required) |
| Diabetes supplies | 20% coinsurance(authorization required) |
| Diabetic therapeutic shoes or inserts | 20% coinsurance(authorization required) |
| Chiropractic, acupuncture and foot care | |
| Chiropractic (Medicare-covered) | 20% coinsurance(referral required) |
| Routine chiropractic care | $0 copay(referral required, limits apply) |
| Acupuncture | Not covered |
| Foot exams and treatment (Medicare-covered) | 20% coinsurance(referral required) |
| Routine foot care | $0 copay(referral required) |
| Dental? | |
| Medicare-covered dental services | 20% coinsurance(referral required) |
| Oral exams | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Cleanings | Not covered |
| Fluoride treatment | Not covered |
| Dental x-rays | Not covered |
| Other diagnostic dental services | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Other preventive dental services | Not covered |
| Restorative services (fillings, crowns) | $0 copay(authorization and referral required, limits apply) |
| Endodontics (root canals) | Not covered |
| Periodontics (gum disease) | $0 copay(authorization and referral required, limits apply) |
| Dentures and other removable prosthodontics | $0 copay(authorization and referral required, limits apply) |
| Maxillofacial prosthetics | Not covered |
| Implants | Not covered |
| Bridges and other fixed prosthodontics | $0 copay(authorization and referral required, limits apply) |
| Oral and maxillofacial surgery | Not covered |
| Orthodontics | Not covered |
| Adjunctive general services | Not covered |
| Vision? | |
| Eye exam (Medicare-covered) | 20% coinsurance(referral required) |
| Routine eye exam | $0 copay(referral required, limits apply) |
| Eyewear after cataract surgery (Medicare-covered) | 20% coinsurance(referral required, limits apply) |
| Contact lenses | $0 copay(referral required, limits apply) |
| Eyeglasses (frames and lenses) | Not covered |
| Eyeglass lenses | $0 copay(referral required, limits apply) |
| Eyeglass frames | $0 copay(referral required, limits apply) |
| Eyewear upgrades | Not covered |
| Hearing? | |
| Hearing exam (Medicare-covered) | 20% coinsurance(referral required, limits apply) |
| Routine hearing exam | $0 copay(referral required, limits apply) |
| Hearing aid fitting and evaluation | $0 copay(referral required, limits apply) |
| Hearing aid plan limit | $1,500 plan limit every year |
| Hearing aids (all types) | $0 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%–20% coinsurance(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 | $120 allowance every three months |
| Meals after a hospital stay or for a chronic condition | $0 copay |
| Fitness benefit | $0 copay |
| Health education | $0 copay |
| 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 |
| Home and bathroom safety devices | Not covered |
| Counseling services | Not covered |
| In-home safety assessment | Not covered |
| Personal emergency response system (PERS) | Not covered |
| 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 | Not covered |
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% |
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 |
| 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% | 25% | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 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 |
Also available in 2 other CA counties
Benefits in plain text
Blue Shield TotalDual Plan (HMO D-SNP) (H2819-001-0) is a 2026 HMO D-SNP Medicare Advantage plan offered by Blue Shield of California, available to residents of San Diego County, CA.
The monthly premium is $7.00 (Part C and Part D together).
With full Extra Help (the Low-Income Subsidy), the total monthly premium is $0.00.
There is no in-network deductible for health services.
Its in-network out-of-pocket maximum is $9,250.00.
The drug deductible is $615.00. Tier 1 and 2 exempt.
It is a special needs plan (Dual-eligible SNP).
The plan's formulary lists 3,332 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%.
CMS gives the plan's contract (H2819) an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars.
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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.