VNS Health EasyCare (HMO)
Available to residents of Nassau County, NY for 2027. Contract H5549, plan 012, segment 0.
2027 drug-by-drug coverage is not published by CMS yet. The drug lookup covers 2026, whose formulary is live.
Renewed for 2027. CMS carries this plan forward from 2026.
Plan details
| Monthly premium (Part C + D) | $25.00 |
|---|---|
| — medical (Part C) part | $0.00 |
| — drug (Part D) part | $25.00 |
| In-network out-of-pocket maximum | $9,850.00 |
| Drug deductible | $650.00Tier 1 and 6 exempt |
| Drug out-of-pocket threshold | $2,400.00 |
| Plan type | HMO |
| Contract / plan | H5549-012-0 |
| Offered by | VNS Health Medicare |
| Parent organization | Visiting Nurse Service of New York |
| Formulary tiers | 6 |
| Member services | (866)783-1444TTY 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 H5549 shares this rating.
Drug tiers — preferred pharmacy, initial coverage
| Tier | Cost-sharing |
|---|---|
| Tier 1 · Preferred Generic | $0.00 |
| Tier 2 · Generic | $20.00 |
| Tier 3 · Preferred Brand | $47.00 |
| Tier 4 · Non-Preferred Brand | $100.00 |
| Tier 5 · Specialty Tier | 26% |
| Tier 6 · Select Care Drugs | $0.00 |
Star rating measures
| Measure | 2027 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Staying Healthy: Screenings, Tests and Vaccines | ||
| Breast Cancer Screening · C01 | 4 out of 5 stars for Breast Cancer Screening | 4 out of 5 stars for Breast Cancer Screening |
| Colorectal Cancer Screening · C02 | 3 out of 5 stars for Colorectal Cancer Screening | 5 out of 5 stars for Colorectal Cancer Screening |
| Annual Flu Vaccine · C03 | 4 out of 5 stars for Annual Flu Vaccine | 4 out of 5 stars for Annual Flu Vaccine |
| Improving or Maintaining Physical Health · C04 | 3 out of 5 stars for Improving or Maintaining Physical Health | not enough data |
| Improving or Maintaining Mental Health · C05 | 2 out of 5 stars for Improving or Maintaining Mental Health | not enough data |
| Monitoring Physical Activity · C06 | 5 out of 5 stars for Monitoring Physical Activity | 4 out of 5 stars for Monitoring Physical Activity |
| Managing Chronic (Long Term) Conditions | ||
| Special Needs Plan (SNP) Care Management · C07 | 5 out of 5 stars for Special Needs Plan (SNP) Care Management | 4 out of 5 stars for Special Needs Plan (SNP) Care Management |
| Care for Older Adults – Medication Review · C08 | 5 out of 5 stars for Care for Older Adults – Medication Review | 4 out of 5 stars for Care for Older Adults – Medication Review |
| Care for Older Adults - Functional Status Assessment · C09 | 5 out of 5 stars for Care for Older Adults - Functional Status Assessment | new measure |
| Diabetes Care – Eye Exam · C11 | 4 out of 5 stars for Diabetes Care – Eye Exam | 3 out of 5 stars for Diabetes Care – Eye Exam |
| Diabetes Care – Blood Sugar Controlled · C12 | 3 out of 5 stars for Diabetes Care – Blood Sugar Controlled | 3 out of 5 stars for Diabetes Care – Blood Sugar Controlled |
| Kidney Health Evaluation for Patients with Diabetes · C13 | 3 out of 5 stars for Kidney Health Evaluation for Patients with Diabetes | 3 out of 5 stars for Kidney Health Evaluation for Patients with Diabetes |
| Controlling High Blood Pressure · C14 | 5 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 | 5 out of 5 stars for Reducing the Risk of Falling | 5 out of 5 stars for Reducing the Risk of Falling |
| Improving Bladder Control · C16 | 4 out of 5 stars for Improving Bladder Control | 3 out of 5 stars for Improving Bladder Control |
| Plan All-Cause Readmissions · C17 | 4 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 | 3 out of 5 stars for Transitions of Care | 3 out of 5 stars for Transitions of Care |
| Follow-up after Emergency Department Visit for People with Multiple High-Risk Chronic Conditions · C20 | 4 out of 5 stars for Follow-up after Emergency Department Visit for People with Multiple High-Risk Chronic Conditions | 4 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 | 2 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 | 3 out of 5 stars for Getting Appointments and Care Quickly |
| Customer Service · C23 | 3 out of 5 stars for Customer Service | 2 out of 5 stars for Customer Service |
| Rating of Health Care Quality · C24 | 4 out of 5 stars for Rating of Health Care Quality | 3 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 | 3 out of 5 stars for Rating of Health Plan |
| Care Coordination · C26 | 3 out of 5 stars for Care Coordination | 3 out of 5 stars for Care Coordination |
| Member Complaints and Changes in the Health Plan's Performance | ||
| Complaints about the Health Plan · C27 | 3 out of 5 stars for Complaints about the Health Plan | 3 out of 5 stars for Complaints about the Health Plan |
| Members Choosing to Leave the Plan · C28 | 4 out of 5 stars for Members Choosing to Leave the Plan | 3 out of 5 stars for Members Choosing to Leave the Plan |
| Health Plan Quality Improvement · C29 | 5 out of 5 stars for Health Plan Quality Improvement | 3 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 | 2 out of 5 stars for Reviewing Appeals Decisions | 3 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 | 4 out of 5 stars for Call Center – Foreign Language Interpreter and TTY Availability | 5 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 | 3 out of 5 stars for Complaints about the Drug Plan | 3 out of 5 stars for Complaints about the Drug Plan |
| Members Choosing to Leave the Plan · D03 | 4 out of 5 stars for Members Choosing to Leave the Plan | 3 out of 5 stars for Members Choosing to Leave the Plan |
| Drug Plan Quality Improvement · D04 | 4 out of 5 stars for Drug Plan Quality Improvement | 2 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 | 1 out of 5 stars for Rating of Drug Plan |
| Getting Needed Prescription Drugs · D06 | 4 out of 5 stars for Getting Needed Prescription Drugs | 2 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 | 4 out of 5 stars for Medication Adherence for Diabetes Medications | 4 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 | 5 out of 5 stars for Statin Use in Persons with Diabetes (SUPD) | 4 out of 5 stars for Statin Use in Persons with Diabetes (SUPD) |
| Concurrent Use of Opioids and Benzodiazepines (COB) · D12 | 4 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 | 3 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 H5549 shares it.
Also available in 19 other NY counties
Plan facts come from the CMS plan Landscape file and the CMS plan benefit package (PBP) files.