Anthem Select (HMO-POS)

by Anthem Blue Cross

2027 Medicare Advantage plan available in California

Plan ID H0544-069-0

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Medicare Advantage HMO $0 premium 3.5 Overall

Monthly plan premium $0 / mo

Annual deductible $0 / yr

Max out-of-pocket · in-network $7,550 / yr

Drug deductible $160 / yr

3.5 Overall Government Star Rating 2027 · out of 5 stars

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Plan Overview

Anthem Select (HMO-POS) is a Medicare Advantage Plan With Part D Prescription Drug Coverage, which is available in California and offered by the health insurance company Anthem Blue Cross. This plan's network type is HMO, which determines the in-network doctors who accept the plan and whether a referral is needed.

Plan Name Anthem Select (HMO-POS)

Insurance Carrier Anthem Blue Cross

Plan Type Medicare Advantage Plan With Part D Prescription Drug Coverage

Network Type HMO

Cost Summary

Anthem Select (HMO-POS) has a monthly premium cost of $0 per month, with an annual deductible of $0 and a maximum out-of-pocket cost sharing of $7,550. The most common costs people evaluate when choosing a plan are listed here; a full list of benefit costs is defined below.

Monthly Premium $0 / mo

Health portion of premium $0

Drug portion of premium $0

Annual Deductible $0 / yr

Max Out-of-Pocket · in-network $7,550 / yr

Primary doctor visit $5 copay

Specialist visit $20 copay

ER visit $115 copay

Ambulance $325 copay

Additional Benefits and Coverage

Anthem Select (HMO-POS) is a Medicare Advantage plan which includes Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage. Other common benefits included with Medicare Advantage plans are coverage for dental, vision, and hearing. Anthem Select (HMO-POS) includes coverage for vision, dental.

Part D Prescription Drug Coverage Yes

Dental Yes

Vision Yes

Hearing No

Nationwide Coverage No

Other benefits

Fitness benefit Not covered

Over-the-counter drug benefits Not covered

In-home support services Not covered

Home & bathroom safety devices Not covered

Meals for short duration Not covered

Annual physical exams Limited coverage

Telehealth Limited coverage

Medical Benefits

Doctor Services

Primary doctor visit In-network: $5 copay
Out-of-network: $5 copay

Specialist visit In-network: $20 copay
Out-of-network: $20 copay

Tests, labs & imaging

Diagnostic tests & procedures In-network: $0-$130 copay
Out-of-network: $0-$130 copay

Lab services In-network: $0-$10 copay
Out-of-network: $0-$10 copay

Diagnostic radiology services (like MRI) In-network: $0-$200 copay
Out-of-network: $0-$200 copay

Outpatient x-rays In-network: $0-$50 copay
Out-of-network: $0-$50 copay

Emergency care $115 copay

Urgent care $35 copay

Hospital Services

Inpatient hospital coverage In-network:
  Tier 1
  $460 per day for days 1-4
  $0 per day for days 5-90
  $0 per stay

Outpatient hospital coverage In-network: $0-$460 copay
Out-of-network: $0-$460 copay

Skilled nursing facility

Skilled nursing facility In-network:
  Tier 1
  $0 per day for days 1-20
  $221 per day for days 21-100

Preventive services

Preventive services In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay

Ambulance

Ground ambulance In-network: $325 copay
Out-of-network: $325 copay

Therapy services

Occupational therapy visit In-network: $35 copay
Out-of-network: $35 copay

Physical therapy & speech & language therapy visit In-network: $35 copay
Out-of-network: $35 copay

Mental health services

Outpatient group therapy with a psychiatrist In-network: $40 copay
Out-of-network: $40 copay

Outpatient individual therapy with a psychiatrist In-network: $40 copay
Out-of-network: $40 copay

Outpatient group therapy visit In-network: $40 copay
Out-of-network: $40 copay

Outpatient individual therapy visit In-network: $40 copay
Out-of-network: $40 copay

Opioid treatment services

Opioid treatment services Covered

Other services

Durable medical equipment (like wheelchairs & oxygen) In-network: 0%-20% coinsurance
Out-of-network: 0%-20% coinsurance

Prosthetics (like braces, artificial limbs) In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay

Diabetes supplies In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay

Prescription drugs (Part D benefits)

Drug tier standard retail · 1-month supply Initial coverage Catastrophic

Preferred Generic $0.00 copay $0 copay

Generic $10.00 copay $0 copay

Preferred Brand 25% coinsurance $0 copay

Non-Preferred Drug 27% coinsurance $0 copay

Specialty Tier 31% coinsurance $0 copay

Part B drugs

Chemotherapy drugs In-network: 0%-20% coinsurance
Out-of-network: 0%-20% coinsurance

Other Part B drugs In-network: 0%-20% coinsurance
Out-of-network: 0%-20% coinsurance

Medicare star rating

Each year the federal government rates Medicare Advantage and Part D plans on a 5-star system covering quality of care, chronic-condition management, member experience, and customer service. For 2027, Anthem Select (HMO-POS) earned an overall rating of 3.5 stars — worse than California's state average of 3.7 stars.

Rating category This plan State average

Overall star rating ★ 3.5 3.7

Health plan quality

Summary rating of health plan quality ★ 3.0 3.7

Staying healthy: screenings, tests & vaccines ★ 3.0 3.5

Managing chronic (long-term) conditions ★ 3.0 3.8

Member experience with health plan – 2.9

Member complaints & changes in performance ★ 3.0 4.0

Health plan customer service ★ 4.0 4.0

Drug plan quality

Summary rating of drug plan quality ★ 4.0 3.8

Drug plan customer service ★ 5.0 4.7

Member complaints & changes in performance ★ 4.0 3.7

Member experience with the drug plan – 4.1

Drug safety & accuracy of drug pricing ★ 3.0 4.0

Extra Benefits

Hearing

Hearing exam Not covered

Fitting/evaluation Not covered

Hearing aids - prescription Not covered

Hearing aids - over the counter Not covered

Preventive dental

Oral exam In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 20% coinsurance

Cleaning In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 20% coinsurance

Fluoride treatment Not covered

Dental x-rays Not covered

Comprehensive dental

Restorative services Not covered

Endodontics Not covered

Periodontics Not covered

Prosthodontics, removable Not covered

Prosthodontics, fixed Not covered

Maxillofacial prosthetics Not covered

Implant services Not covered

Oral and maxillofacial surgery Not covered

Orthodontics Not covered

Adjunctive general services Not covered

Vision

Routine eye exam In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay

Contact lenses Not covered

Eyeglasses (frames & lenses) Not covered

Eyeglass frames (only) Not covered

Eyeglass lenses (only) Not covered

Upgrades Not covered

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