Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Value Rx (HMO)
Available to residents of Barnstable County, MA for 2027. Contract H2256, plan 018, segment 7.
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2027 drug-by-drug coverage is not published by CMS yet. The drug lookup covers 2026, whose formulary is live.
Plan details
| Monthly premium (Part C + D) | $185.00 |
|---|---|
| — medical (Part C) part | $125.10 |
| — drug (Part D) part | $59.90? |
| Monthly premium with full Extra Help (LIS) | $151.20?drug (Part D) part $26.10; Extra Help does not cover the medical (Part C) premium |
| Part B premium reduction (giveback) | None |
| Health plan deductible (in-network) | None |
| In-network out-of-pocket maximum | $4,200.00? |
| Drug deductible | $200.00Tier 1, 2 and 6 exempt |
| Drug out-of-pocket threshold | $2,400.00 |
| Plan type | HMO? |
| Contract / plan | H2256-018-7 |
| Offered by | Tufts Health Plan |
| Parent organization | Point32Health, Inc. |
| Formulary tiers | 6 |
| Formulary exception tier | 4? |
| Pharmacy search | www.thpmp.org/hmo-pharmacies |
| Member services | (877)218-4835TTY 711 |
CMS star ratings
- Overall
- 4 out of 5 stars for Overall
- Health plan (Part C)
- 4 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 H2256 shares this rating.
Plan health benefits
| Service | In-network |
|---|---|
| Doctor visits | |
| Primary care doctor | $10 copay |
| Specialist | $35 copay(referral required) |
| Other health care professional | $10–$35 copay(referral required) |
| Additional telehealth services | $0–$250 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| 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 | $10–$35 copay(authorization required) |
| Lab services | $0–$35 copay(authorization required) |
| Diagnostic radiology (e.g. MRI, CT) | $100 copay(authorization required) |
| Therapeutic radiology | $0 copay(authorization required) |
| Outpatient x-rays | $10–$35 copay(authorization required) |
| Emergency and urgent care | |
| Emergency room | $130 copay |
| Urgent care | $30 copay |
| Worldwide emergency coverage | $130 copay |
| Worldwide urgent care | $30 copay |
| Worldwide emergency transportation | $225 copay |
| Hospital care | |
| Inpatient hospital stay | $300 per day for days 1–5; $0 per day for days 6–90(authorization required) |
| Outpatient hospital services | $0–$250 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Outpatient observation | $250 copay(authorization required) |
| Ambulatory surgical center | $0–$150 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; $150 per day for days 21–44; $0 per day for days 45–100(authorization required) |
| Home health care | $0 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Kidney dialysis | 20% coinsurance |
| Rehabilitation | |
| Occupational therapy | $20 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Physical therapy and speech-language therapy | $20 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Cardiac rehabilitation | $0 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Pulmonary rehabilitation | $0 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Mental health and substance use | |
| Inpatient psychiatric hospital stay | $200 per day for days 1–5; $0 per day for days 6–90 |
| Outpatient mental health, individual session | $0–$20 copay |
| Outpatient mental health, group session | $0–$20 copay |
| Psychiatrist, individual session | $0–$20 copay |
| Psychiatrist, group session | $0–$20 copay |
| Partial hospitalization | $55 copay |
| Intensive outpatient program | $55 copay |
| Outpatient substance use, individual session | $20 copay |
| Outpatient substance use, group session | $20 copay |
| Opioid treatment program | $25 copay |
| Ambulance and transportation | |
| Ground ambulance | $225 copay(authorization required) |
| Air ambulance | $225 copay(authorization required) |
| Transportation to plan-approved locations | $0 copay |
| Medical equipment and supplies | |
| Durable medical equipment (e.g. wheelchairs, oxygen) | 10% coinsurance(authorization required) |
| Prosthetics (e.g. braces, artificial limbs) | 10% coinsurance(authorization required) |
| Medical supplies | 0%–10% coinsurance(authorization required) |
| Diabetes supplies | $0 copay(authorization required) |
| Diabetic therapeutic shoes or inserts | $0 copay(authorization required) |
| Chiropractic, acupuncture and foot care | |
| Chiropractic (Medicare-covered) | $15 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Routine chiropractic care | Not covered |
| Acupuncture | $0 copay |
| Foot exams and treatment (Medicare-covered) | $25 copay(referral required) |
| Routine foot care | Not covered |
| Dental? | |
| Medicare-covered dental services | $25 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Preventive dental plan limit | $1,000 plan limit every year |
| Cleanings | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Fluoride treatment | Not covered |
| Other diagnostic dental services | Not covered |
| Other preventive dental services | Not covered |
| Restorative services (fillings, crowns) | 50% coinsurance(limits apply) |
| Endodontics (root canals) | Optional supplemental benefit (extra premium) |
| Periodontics (gum disease) | 50% coinsurance(limits apply) |
| Dentures and other removable prosthodontics | Optional supplemental benefit (extra premium) |
| Maxillofacial prosthetics | Not covered |
| Implants | Not covered |
| Bridges and other fixed prosthodontics | Optional supplemental benefit (extra premium) |
| Oral and maxillofacial surgery | 50% coinsurance(limits apply) |
| Orthodontics | Not covered |
| Adjunctive general services | 50% coinsurance(limits apply) |
| Vision? | |
| Eye exam (Medicare-covered) | $0–$15 copay(referral required) |
| Routine eye exam | $15 copay(referral required, limits apply) |
| Eyewear after cataract surgery (Medicare-covered) | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Eyewear plan limit | $150 plan limit every year |
| Contact lenses | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Eyeglasses (frames and lenses) | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Eyeglass lenses | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Eyeglass frames | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Eyewear upgrades | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Hearing? | |
| Hearing exam (Medicare-covered) | $25 copay |
| Routine hearing exam | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Hearing aid fitting and evaluation | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Hearing aids (all types) | $250–$1,150 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 | $35 copay(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 | 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 | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| 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 | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| 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 | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Alternative therapies | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Therapeutic massage | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| 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, CY2027). 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 · Preferred Generic | $0.00 |
| Tier 2 · Generic | $4.00 |
| Tier 3 · Preferred Brand | 20% |
| Tier 4 · Non-Preferred Drug | 40% |
| Tier 5 · Specialty Tier | 27% |
| Tier 6 · Vaccines | $0.00 |
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 | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $8.00 |
| Tier 3: Preferred Brand | 20% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Tier 4: Non-Preferred Drug | 40% | 40% | 40% | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Tier 5: Specialty Tier | 27% | 27% | 27% | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Tier 6: Vaccines | $0.00 | $0.00 | n/a | $0.00 | $0.00 | n/a |
These are the initial coverage phase amounts, as the plan filed them in its benefit package. The deductible and post-threshold phases are not stated per tier in that filing, so they are not shown here rather than being inferred; the plan's annual out-of-pocket threshold is $2,400.00.
Star rating measures
| Measure | 2027 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Staying Healthy: Screenings, Tests and Vaccines | ||
| Breast Cancer Screening · C01 | 5 out of 5 stars for Breast Cancer Screening | 5 out of 5 stars for Breast Cancer Screening |
| Colorectal Cancer Screening · C02 | 5 out of 5 stars for Colorectal Cancer Screening | 5 out of 5 stars for Colorectal Cancer Screening |
| Annual Flu Vaccine · C03 | 5 out of 5 stars for Annual Flu Vaccine | 5 out of 5 stars for Annual Flu Vaccine |
| Improving or Maintaining Physical Health · C04 | 4 out of 5 stars for Improving or Maintaining Physical Health | 4 out of 5 stars for Improving or Maintaining Physical Health |
| Improving or Maintaining Mental Health · C05 | 2 out of 5 stars for Improving or Maintaining Mental Health | 3 out of 5 stars for Improving or Maintaining Mental Health |
| Monitoring Physical Activity · C06 | 3 out of 5 stars for Monitoring Physical Activity | 4 out of 5 stars for Monitoring Physical Activity |
| Managing Chronic (Long Term) Conditions | ||
| Osteoporosis Management in Women who had a Fracture · C10 | 2 out of 5 stars for Osteoporosis Management in Women who had a Fracture | 1 out of 5 stars for Osteoporosis Management in Women who had a Fracture |
| Diabetes Care – Eye Exam · C11 | 4 out of 5 stars for Diabetes Care – Eye Exam | 4 out of 5 stars for Diabetes Care – Eye Exam |
| Diabetes Care – Blood Sugar Controlled · C12 | 5 out of 5 stars for Diabetes Care – Blood Sugar Controlled | 4 out of 5 stars for Diabetes Care – Blood Sugar Controlled |
| Kidney Health Evaluation for Patients with Diabetes · C13 | 4 out of 5 stars for Kidney Health Evaluation for Patients with Diabetes | 4 out of 5 stars for Kidney Health Evaluation for Patients with Diabetes |
| Controlling High Blood Pressure · C14 | 3 out of 5 stars for Controlling High Blood Pressure | 4 out of 5 stars for Controlling High Blood Pressure |
| Reducing the Risk of Falling · C15 | 2 out of 5 stars for Reducing the Risk of Falling | 2 out of 5 stars for Reducing the Risk of Falling |
| Improving Bladder Control · C16 | 3 out of 5 stars for Improving Bladder Control | 2 out of 5 stars for Improving Bladder Control |
| Plan All-Cause Readmissions · C17 | 3 out of 5 stars for Plan All-Cause Readmissions | 2 out of 5 stars for Plan All-Cause Readmissions |
| Statin Therapy for Patients with Cardiovascular Disease · C18 | 4 out of 5 stars for Statin Therapy for Patients with Cardiovascular Disease | 4 out of 5 stars for Statin Therapy for Patients with Cardiovascular Disease |
| Transitions of Care · C19 | 4 out of 5 stars for Transitions of Care | 4 out of 5 stars for Transitions of Care |
| Follow-up after Emergency Department Visit for People with Multiple High-Risk Chronic Conditions · C20 | 3 out of 5 stars for Follow-up after Emergency Department Visit for People with Multiple High-Risk Chronic Conditions | 3 out of 5 stars for Follow-up after Emergency Department Visit for People with Multiple High-Risk Chronic Conditions |
| Member Experience with Health Plan | ||
| Getting Needed Care · C21 | 3 out of 5 stars for Getting Needed Care | 4 out of 5 stars for Getting Needed Care |
| Getting Appointments and Care Quickly · C22 | 3 out of 5 stars for Getting Appointments and Care Quickly | 4 out of 5 stars for Getting Appointments and Care Quickly |
| Customer Service · C23 | 3 out of 5 stars for Customer Service | 3 out of 5 stars for Customer Service |
| Rating of Health Care Quality · C24 | 4 out of 5 stars for Rating of Health Care Quality | 4 out of 5 stars for Rating of Health Care Quality |
| Rating of Health Plan · C25 | 4 out of 5 stars for Rating of Health Plan | 4 out of 5 stars for Rating of Health Plan |
| Care Coordination · C26 | 3 out of 5 stars for Care Coordination | 5 out of 5 stars for Care Coordination |
| Member Complaints and Changes in the Health Plan's Performance | ||
| Complaints about the Health Plan · C27 | 5 out of 5 stars for Complaints about the Health Plan | 5 out of 5 stars for Complaints about the Health Plan |
| Members Choosing to Leave the Plan · C28 | 5 out of 5 stars for Members Choosing to Leave the Plan | 5 out of 5 stars for Members Choosing to Leave the Plan |
| Health Plan Quality Improvement · C29 | 4 out of 5 stars for Health Plan Quality Improvement | 4 out of 5 stars for Health Plan Quality Improvement |
| Health Plan Customer Service | ||
| Plan Makes Timely Decisions about Appeals · C30 | 5 out of 5 stars for Plan Makes Timely Decisions about Appeals | 4 out of 5 stars for Plan Makes Timely Decisions about Appeals |
| Reviewing Appeals Decisions · C31 | 4 out of 5 stars for Reviewing Appeals Decisions | 4 out of 5 stars for Reviewing Appeals Decisions |
| Call Center – Foreign Language Interpreter and TTY Availability · C32 | 5 out of 5 stars for Call Center – Foreign Language Interpreter and TTY Availability | 4 out of 5 stars for Call Center – Foreign Language Interpreter and TTY Availability |
| DD1: Drug Plan Customer Service | ||
| Call Center – Foreign Language Interpreter and TTY Availability · D01 | 5 out of 5 stars for Call Center – Foreign Language Interpreter and TTY Availability | 4 out of 5 stars for Call Center – Foreign Language Interpreter and TTY Availability |
| DD2: Member Complaints and Changes in the Drug Plan’s Performance | ||
| Complaints about the Drug Plan · D02 | 5 out of 5 stars for Complaints about the Drug Plan | 5 out of 5 stars for Complaints about the Drug Plan |
| Members Choosing to Leave the Plan · D03 | 5 out of 5 stars for Members Choosing to Leave the Plan | 5 out of 5 stars for Members Choosing to Leave the Plan |
| Drug Plan Quality Improvement · D04 | 2 out of 5 stars for Drug Plan Quality Improvement | 5 out of 5 stars for Drug Plan Quality Improvement |
| DD3: Member Experience with the Drug Plan | ||
| Rating of Drug Plan · D05 | 4 out of 5 stars for Rating of Drug Plan | 2 out of 5 stars for Rating of Drug Plan |
| Getting Needed Prescription Drugs · D06 | 4 out of 5 stars for Getting Needed Prescription Drugs | 3 out of 5 stars for Getting Needed Prescription Drugs |
| DD4: Drug Safety and Accuracy of Drug Pricing | ||
| MPF Price Accuracy · D07 | 5 out of 5 stars for MPF Price Accuracy | 5 out of 5 stars for MPF Price Accuracy |
| Medication Adherence for Diabetes Medications · D08 | 3 out of 5 stars for Medication Adherence for Diabetes Medications | 3 out of 5 stars for Medication Adherence for Diabetes Medications |
| Medication Adherence for Hypertension (RAS antagonists) · D09 | 4 out of 5 stars for Medication Adherence for Hypertension (RAS antagonists) | 4 out of 5 stars for Medication Adherence for Hypertension (RAS antagonists) |
| Medication Adherence for Cholesterol (Statins) · D10 | 4 out of 5 stars for Medication Adherence for Cholesterol (Statins) | 4 out of 5 stars for Medication Adherence for Cholesterol (Statins) |
| Statin Use in Persons with Diabetes (SUPD) · D11 | 3 out of 5 stars for Statin Use in Persons with Diabetes (SUPD) | 3 out of 5 stars for Statin Use in Persons with Diabetes (SUPD) |
| Concurrent Use of Opioids and Benzodiazepines (COB) · D12 | 3 out of 5 stars for Concurrent Use of Opioids and Benzodiazepines (COB) | new measure |
| Polypharmacy: Use of Multiple Anticholinergic Medications in Older Adults (Poly-ACH) · D13 | 4 out of 5 stars for Polypharmacy: Use of Multiple Anticholinergic Medications in Older Adults (Poly-ACH) | new measure |
Measures are paired between the two years by name, not by the C/D number: CMS reuses those numbers, and in 2027 nineteen of them refer to a different measure than they did in 2026. A measure introduced for 2027 has no 2026 score to show. Published per contract — every plan under H2256 shares it.
Also available in 4 other MA counties
Benefits in plain text
Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Value Rx (HMO) (H2256-018-7) is a 2027 HMO Medicare Advantage plan offered by Tufts Health Plan, available to residents of Barnstable County, MA.
The monthly premium is $185.00.
With full Extra Help (the Low-Income Subsidy), the total monthly premium is $151.20.
There is no in-network deductible for health services.
Its in-network out-of-pocket maximum is $4,200.00.
The drug deductible is $200.00. Tier 1, 2 and 6 exempt.
At a preferred pharmacy in the initial coverage phase, a 30-day supply costs tier 1 (Preferred Generic): $0.00; tier 2 (Generic): $4.00; tier 3 (Preferred Brand): 20%; tier 4 (Non-Preferred Drug): 40%; tier 5 (Specialty Tier): 27%; tier 6 (Vaccines): $0.00.
CMS gives the plan's contract (H2256) an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
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Plan facts come from the CMS plan Landscape file and the CMS plan benefit package (PBP) files.