Humana Gold Plus H0028-053 (HMO)
Available to residents of Linn County, IA for 2026. Contract H0028, plan 053, segment 1.
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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) | $250.00 |
| In-network out-of-pocket maximum | $4,200.00? |
| Drug deductible | $615.00Tier 1 and 2 exempt |
| Drug out-of-pocket threshold | $2,100.00 |
| Plan type | HMO? |
| Contract / plan | H0028-053-1 |
| Offered by | Humana |
| Parent organization | Humana Inc. |
| Formulary drugs | 3,359 |
| Formulary exception tier | 4? |
| Pharmacy search | www.humana.com/pharmacy/ |
| Member services | (888)873-0686TTY 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)
- 3 out of 5 stars for Drug plan (Part D)
Published per contract — every plan under contract H0028 shares this rating.
Plan health benefits
| Service | In-network |
|---|---|
| Doctor visits | |
| Primary care doctor | $0 copay |
| Specialist | $40 copay(authorization required) |
| Other health care professional | $0–$40 copay(authorization required) |
| Additional telehealth services | $0–$65 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–$95 copay(authorization required) |
| Lab services | $0 copay(authorization required) |
| Diagnostic radiology (e.g. MRI, CT) | $0–$335 copay(authorization required) |
| Therapeutic radiology | $40–$50 copay(authorization required) |
| Outpatient x-rays | $0–$150 copay(authorization required) |
| Emergency and urgent care | |
| Emergency room | $150 copay |
| Urgent care | $65 copay |
| Worldwide emergency coverage | $150 copay |
| Worldwide urgent care | $150 copay |
| Worldwide emergency transportation | $150 copay |
| Hospital care | |
| Inpatient hospital stay | $395 per day for days 1–6; $0 per day for days 7–90; $0 per day for days 91–999 (additional days)(authorization required) |
| Outpatient hospital services | $0–$300 copay(authorization required) |
| Outpatient observation | $395 copay(authorization required) |
| Ambulatory surgical center | $0–$200 copay(authorization required) |
| Outpatient blood services | $0 copay(authorization required) |
| Skilled nursing and home health | |
| Skilled nursing facility | $10 per day for days 1–20; $218 per day for days 21–100(authorization required) |
| Home health care | $0 copay(authorization required) |
| Kidney dialysis | 20% coinsurance(authorization required) |
| Rehabilitation | |
| Occupational therapy | $30 copay(authorization required) |
| Physical therapy and speech-language therapy | $30 copay(authorization required) |
| Cardiac rehabilitation | $40 copay(authorization required) |
| Pulmonary rehabilitation | $20 copay(authorization required) |
| Mental health and substance use | |
| Inpatient psychiatric hospital stay | $380 per day for days 1–6; $0 per day for days 7–90(authorization required) |
| Outpatient mental health, individual session | $30 copay(authorization required) |
| Outpatient mental health, group session | $30 copay(authorization required) |
| Psychiatrist, individual session | $30 copay(authorization required) |
| Psychiatrist, group session | $30 copay(authorization required) |
| Partial hospitalization | $35 copay(authorization required) |
| Intensive outpatient program | $35 copay(authorization required) |
| Outpatient substance use, individual session | $30–$35 copay(authorization required) |
| Outpatient substance use, group session | $30–$35 copay(authorization required) |
| Opioid treatment program | $30–$35 copay(authorization required) |
| Ambulance and transportation | |
| Ground ambulance | $335 copay(authorization required) |
| Air ambulance | 20% coinsurance(authorization required) |
| Transportation to plan-approved locations | Not covered |
| Medical equipment and supplies | |
| Durable medical equipment (e.g. wheelchairs, oxygen) | $0 copay; 20% coinsurance(authorization required) |
| Prosthetics (e.g. braces, artificial limbs) | 20% coinsurance(authorization required) |
| Medical supplies | 20% coinsurance(authorization required) |
| Diabetes supplies | $0 copay; 10%–20% coinsurance(authorization required) |
| Diabetic therapeutic shoes or inserts | $10 copay(authorization required) |
| Chiropractic, acupuncture and foot care | |
| Chiropractic (Medicare-covered) | $20 copay(authorization required) |
| Routine chiropractic care | Not covered |
| Acupuncture | $40 copay(authorization required, limits apply) |
| Foot exams and treatment (Medicare-covered) | $40 copay(authorization required) |
| Routine foot care | Not covered |
| Dental? | |
| Medicare-covered dental services | $40 copay(authorization required) |
| Preventive dental plan limit | $2,500 plan limit every year |
| Oral exams | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Cleanings | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Fluoride treatment | Not covered |
| Dental x-rays | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Other diagnostic dental services | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Other preventive dental services | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Restorative services (fillings, crowns) | $0 copay(authorization required, limits apply) |
| Endodontics (root canals) | $0 copay(authorization required, limits apply) |
| Periodontics (gum disease) | $0 copay(authorization required, limits apply) |
| Dentures and other removable prosthodontics | $0 copay; 30% coinsurance(authorization required, limits apply) |
| Maxillofacial prosthetics | Not covered |
| Implants | Not covered |
| Bridges and other fixed prosthodontics | $0 copay; 30% coinsurance(authorization required, limits apply) |
| Oral and maxillofacial surgery | $0 copay(authorization required, limits apply) |
| Orthodontics | Not covered |
| Adjunctive general services | $0 copay(authorization required, limits apply) |
| Vision? | |
| Eye exam (Medicare-covered) | $0–$40 copay(authorization required) |
| Routine eye exam | $0 copay(authorization required, limits apply) |
| Eyewear after cataract surgery (Medicare-covered) | $0 copay(authorization required, limits apply) |
| Eyewear plan limit | $100 plan limit every year |
| Contact lenses | $0 copay(authorization required, limits apply) |
| Eyeglasses (frames and lenses) | $0 copay(authorization required, limits apply) |
| Eyeglass lenses | Not covered |
| Eyeglass frames | Not covered |
| Eyewear upgrades | Not covered |
| Hearing? | |
| Hearing exam (Medicare-covered) | $40 copay(authorization required) |
| Routine hearing exam | $0 copay(authorization required, limits apply) |
| Hearing aid fitting and evaluation | $0 copay(authorization required) |
| Hearing aids (all types) | $699–$999 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 | Covered (allowance not stated) |
| 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) | Not covered |
| 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 | $5.00 |
| Tier 3 | $47.00 |
| Tier 4 | 50% |
| 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tier 2: Generic | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $0.00 |
| Initial coverage phase | ||||||
| Tier 1: Preferred Generic | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tier 2: Generic | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $0.00 |
| Tier 3: Preferred Brand | $47.00 | $47.00 | $47.00 | $141.00 | $141.00 | $131.00 |
| Tier 4: Non-Preferred Drug | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| 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 48 other IA counties
- Benton
- Black Hawk
- Boone
- Bremer
- Buchanan
- Buena Vista
- Butler
- Cedar
- Cerro Gordo
- Cherokee
- Clinton
- Dallas
- Delaware
- Des Moines
- Dubuque
- Floyd
- Grundy
- Hamilton
- Hardin
- Henry
- Jackson
- Jasper
- Jefferson
- Jones
- Keokuk
- Lee
- Louisa
- Lyon
- Madison
- Mahaska
- Marion
- Marshall
- Mills
- Mitchell
- Muscatine
- Plymouth
- Polk
- Pottawattamie
- Poweshiek
- Scott
- Sioux
- Story
- Tama
- Warren
- Washington
- Winnebago
- Woodbury
- Worth
Benefits in plain text
Humana Gold Plus H0028-053 (HMO) (H0028-053-1) is a 2026 HMO Medicare Advantage plan offered by Humana, available to residents of Linn County, IA.
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.
The in-network deductible for health services is $250.00.
Its in-network out-of-pocket maximum is $4,200.00.
The drug deductible is $615.00. Tier 1 and 2 exempt.
The plan's formulary lists 3,359 drugs.
At a preferred pharmacy in the initial coverage phase, a 30-day supply costs tier 1: $0.00; tier 2: $5.00; tier 3: $47.00; tier 4: 50%; tier 5: 25%.
CMS gives the plan's contract (H0028) an overall rating of 3.5 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.