Independent Health's Medicare Family Choice (HMO I-SNP) (2027)

Institutional Special Needs Plan (Medicare Advantage) from Independent Health, plan ID H3362-020-000. Sold in 8 counties in New York.

★★★★★4.5

Who can join

Only for people who live in a nursing home or similar facility, or need that level of care at home.

2027 costs

Monthly premium$40
Drug deductible$0
Medical deductible$0
Out-of-pocket maximum (in network)$5,000
Plan typeInstitutional Special Needs Plan (Medicare Advantage), HMO
Referral needed to see a specialistYes
Plan IDH3362-020-000

With a Medicare Advantage plan you also keep paying your Medicare Part B premium.

What this plan would cost for your prescriptions

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What you pay for medical care

Primary care visit$0
Specialist visit$0
Preventive care$0
Urgent care$0
Emergency room$60
Hospital stay$400/day
Outpatient surgery$400
Lab tests$0
X-rays and scans$100
Mental health visit$0
Physical therapy$0
Medical equipment$0
TelehealthCovered

In-network amounts. A range means it depends on the service or provider.

Extra benefits

DentalNot covered
VisionCovered — up to $150/yr allowance
HearingCovered — up to $1000/yr allowance
Over-the-counter itemsCovered — up to $100/quarter allowance
FitnessNot covered
Rides to appointmentsCovered — 36 one-way trips/yr

Drug costs by tier

Tier30 days, standard pharmacy30 days, preferred pharmacy90 days by mail
1 Preferred Generic$2$2$5
2 Generic$10$10$25
3 Preferred Brand$37$37$92.50
4 Non-Preferred Drug34%34%34%
5 Specialty Tier33%33%N/A

A percentage is coinsurance: your share of the drug's price. The drug deductible may apply first, depending on the tier. Your Part D out-of-pocket costs are capped at $2,400 for 2027.

Plan costs and benefits are from CMS's 2027 Medicare plan data (data as of October 27, 2026). Star ratings are CMS's 2027 Star Ratings. Every year, Medicare evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system. Benefits, premiums and copays can change from year to year; check the plan's Evidence of Coverage, call the plan, or use Medicare.gov before you enroll.