Select Health Medicare Essential (HMO)
Available to residents of Pueblo County, CO for 2026. Contract H1994, plan 027, 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) | $1.00 a month?You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium. |
| Health plan deductible (in-network) | None |
| In-network out-of-pocket maximum | $4,900.00? |
| Drug deductible | $0.00 |
| Drug out-of-pocket threshold | $2,100.00 |
| Plan type | HMO? |
| Contract / plan | H1994-027-0 |
| Offered by | Select Health |
| Parent organization | Intermountain Health Care, Inc. |
| Formulary drugs | 3,859 |
| Formulary exception tier | 4? |
| Pharmacy search | www.selecthealth.org/medicare |
| Member services | (855)442-9940TTY (800)346-4128 |
CMS star ratings
- Overall
- 4.5 out of 5 stars for Overall
- Health plan (Part C)
- 4 out of 5 stars for Health plan (Part C)
- Drug plan (Part D)
- 3 out of 5 stars for Drug plan (Part D)
Published per contract — every plan under contract H1994 shares this rating.
Plan health benefits
| Service | In-network |
|---|---|
| Doctor visits | |
| Primary care doctor | $0 copay |
| Specialist | $35 copay |
| Other health care professional | $0–$35 copay |
| Additional telehealth services | $0–$35 copay |
| Preventive care | |
| Medicare-covered preventive services | $0 copay |
| Annual physical exam | $0 copay |
| Kidney disease education | $0 copay |
| Glaucoma screening | $0 copay |
| Diabetes self-management training | $0 copay |
| Diagnostic tests, labs and imaging | |
| Diagnostic tests and procedures | $0–$35 copay; 0%–20% coinsurance(authorization required) |
| Lab services | $0 copay(authorization required) |
| Diagnostic radiology (e.g. MRI, CT) | $0–$100 copay(authorization required) |
| Therapeutic radiology | $85 copay(authorization required) |
| Outpatient x-rays | $0 copay(authorization required) |
| Emergency and urgent care | |
| Emergency room | $130 copay |
| Urgent care | $35 copay |
| Worldwide emergency coverage | $130 copay |
| Worldwide urgent care | $35 copay |
| Worldwide emergency transportation | $350 copay |
| Hospital care | |
| Inpatient hospital stay | $375 per day for days 1–5; $0 per day for days 6–90(authorization required) |
| Outpatient hospital services | $0–$200 copay; 20% coinsurance(authorization required) |
| Outpatient observation | $200 copay |
| Ambulatory surgical center | $100 copay(authorization 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 21–55; $0 per day for days 56–100(authorization required) |
| Home health care | $0 copay(authorization required) |
| Kidney dialysis | 20% coinsurance |
| Rehabilitation | |
| Occupational therapy | $45 copay(authorization required) |
| Physical therapy and speech-language therapy | $50 copay(authorization required) |
| Cardiac rehabilitation | $20 copay(authorization required) |
| Pulmonary rehabilitation | $15 copay(authorization required) |
| Mental health and substance use | |
| Inpatient psychiatric hospital stay | $375 per day for days 1–5; $0 per day for days 6–90(authorization required) |
| Outpatient mental health, individual session | $25 copay |
| Outpatient mental health, group session | $15 copay |
| Psychiatrist, individual session | $25 copay |
| Psychiatrist, group session | $15 copay |
| Partial hospitalization | $140 copay(authorization required) |
| Intensive outpatient program | $140 copay(authorization required) |
| Outpatient substance use, individual session | $25 copay(authorization required) |
| Outpatient substance use, group session | $15 copay(authorization required) |
| Opioid treatment program | $0 copay(authorization required) |
| Ambulance and transportation | |
| Ground ambulance | $350 copay(authorization required) |
| Air ambulance | $350 copay(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) | 20% coinsurance(authorization required) |
| Medical supplies | 20% coinsurance(authorization required) |
| Diabetes supplies | $0 copay(authorization required) |
| Diabetic therapeutic shoes or inserts | 20% coinsurance(authorization required) |
| Chiropractic, acupuncture and foot care | |
| Chiropractic (Medicare-covered) | $15 copay(authorization required) |
| Routine chiropractic care | Not covered |
| Acupuncture | Not covered |
| Foot exams and treatment (Medicare-covered) | $35 copay |
| Routine foot care | $35 copay(limits apply) |
| Dental? | |
| Medicare-covered dental services | $35 copay(authorization required) |
| Preventive dental plan limit | $2,500 plan limit every year |
| Oral exams | $0 copay(authorization required, limits apply) |
| Cleanings | $0 copay(authorization required, limits apply) |
| Fluoride treatment | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Dental x-rays | $0 copay(authorization required, limits apply) |
| Other diagnostic dental services | $0 copay(authorization required, limits apply) |
| Other preventive dental services | $0 copay(authorization required, limits apply) |
| Restorative services (fillings, crowns) | $0 copay |
| Endodontics (root canals) | $0 copay |
| Periodontics (gum disease) | $0 copay |
| Dentures and other removable prosthodontics | $0 copay |
| Maxillofacial prosthetics | Not covered |
| Implants | Not covered |
| Bridges and other fixed prosthodontics | $0 copay |
| Oral and maxillofacial surgery | $0 copay |
| Orthodontics | Not covered |
| Adjunctive general services | $0 copay |
| Vision? | |
| Eye exam (Medicare-covered) | $35 copay |
| Routine eye exam | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Eyewear after cataract surgery (Medicare-covered) | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Eyewear plan limit | $300 plan limit every year |
| Contact lenses | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| 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) | $35 copay |
| Routine hearing exam | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Hearing aid fitting and evaluation | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Hearing aids (all types) | $325–$1,799 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, step therapy may apply) |
| Chemotherapy and radiation drugs | 0%–20% coinsurance(authorization required, step therapy may apply) |
| Other Part B drugs | 0%–20% coinsurance(authorization required, step therapy may apply) |
| Other extra benefits? | |
| Over-the-counter (OTC) allowance | $545 allowance every year |
| Meals after a hospital stay or for a chronic condition | $0 copay(authorization required) |
| Fitness benefit | $0 copay |
| Health education | Not covered |
| 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 | $0 copay |
| 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 | $0 copay |
| 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 | $6.00 |
| Tier 3 | $47.00 |
| Tier 4 | $100.00 |
| Tier 5 | 33% |
Rx cost-sharing by coverage phase
| Tier | 30-day supply | 90-day supply | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred | Standard | Mail Order | Preferred | Standard | Mail Order | |
| Initial coverage phase | ||||||
| Tier 1: Preferred Generic | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tier 2: Generic | $6.00 | $6.00 | $0.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $0.00 |
| Tier 3: Preferred Brand | $47.00 | $47.00 | $47.00 | $141.00 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Tier 4: Non-Preferred Drug | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Tier 5: Specialty Tier | 33% | 33% | 33% | 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 15 other CO counties
Benefits in plain text
Select Health Medicare Essential (HMO) (H1994-027-0) is a 2026 HMO Medicare Advantage plan offered by Select Health, available to residents of Pueblo County, CO.
The monthly premium is $0.00 (Part C and Part D together).
The plan reduces the member's Medicare Part B premium by $1.00 a month (a "giveback"); the Part B premium itself must still be paid.
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 $4,900.00.
The drug deductible is $0.00.
The plan's formulary lists 3,859 drugs.
At a preferred pharmacy in the initial coverage phase, a 30-day supply costs tier 1: $0.00; tier 2: $6.00; tier 3: $47.00; tier 4: $100.00; tier 5: 33%.
CMS gives the plan's contract (H1994) an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Email a copy of the plan benefit details
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.