Anthem I CareMore Chronic Care 2 (HMO-POS C-SNP)
Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan · HMO-POS C-SNP · 2026 coverage
The big numbers
The plan premium is on top of your Part B premium.
- Monthly premium
- $0
- Most you pay in a year for covered care in network
- $499
- Lower than most plans here
- Drug deductible
- $0
- Tied for lowest here
- Medicare star rating
- 3 of 5
This is a special needs plan. Only some people can join: Chronic or Disabling Condition.
In plain English
Compared with the 29 other plans in Orange County that the same person could join.
What stands out
- No monthly premium
- At most $499 a year for covered care, lower than most plans here
- $90 for the emergency room, lower than most plans here
- No drug deductible, tied for lowest here
Watch out for
- You need a referral to see a specialist
What a year could cost
Premiums plus the plan’s copays for three example years. Medicines are not included.
- A light year$0$0 in premiums + $0 for care2 checkups and 2 lab tests.
- A busier year$0$0 in premiums + $0 for care4 checkups, 4 specialist visits, 4 lab tests, 1 X-ray and 1 urgent care visit.
- A hard year$240$0 in premiums + $240 for care6 checkups, 12 specialist visits, 6 lab tests, 2 scans, an ambulance ride, an ER visit and a 5-day hospital stay.
The visit counts are examples we chose to show how costs add up, not a prediction. Your costs depend on the care you get.
What you pay for care
Your cost each time, at doctors and hospitals in the plan’s network.
- Primary care visit$0
- Specialist visit$0Referral needed
- Urgent care$0
- Emergency room$90Lower than most plans hereNot charged if you stay in the hospital within 24 hours
- Hospital stay$0 per stayPlan approval may be needed
- Lab tests$0Plan approval may be needed
More care: surgery, X-rays, scans, ambulance, nursing home
- Outpatient surgery center$0Plan approval may be needed
- Outpatient hospital care$0Tied for lowest here
- X-rays$0Plan approval may be needed
- MRI, CT and other scans$0Plan approval may be needed
- Ground ambulance$150Plan approval may be needed
- Skilled nursing facility$0 for days 1 to 20, then $50 a day for days 21 to 100Plan approval may be needed
From the costs the plan filed with Medicare for 2026. A range like “$0 to $100” means the cost depends on the service or the place. “Lower than most” compares this plan with the 29 other plans in Orange County that the same person could join. Read the plan’s 2026 booklet (PDF)
What medicines cost
| Drug tier | Preferred pharmacy | Other network pharmacy |
|---|---|---|
| 1Preferred Generic | $0 | $0 |
| 2Generic | $0 | $10 |
| 3Preferred Brand | 20% of the price | 25% of the price |
| 4Non-Preferred Drug | 30% of the price | 30% of the price |
| 5Specialty Tier | 33% of the price | 33% of the price |
| 6Select Care Drugs | $0 | $0 |
For a 1-month supply. Covered insulin costs at most $35 for a month’s supply. Your medicine’s tier is on the plan’s drug list; check it below.
Check my medicines
See if this plan covers each medicine you take in 2026, and what a month costs.
Type the name on the bottle. Add the strength to narrow it down.
Add each medicine once. We’ll show if this plan covers it, what a month costs, and any rules.
Extras
Help Original Medicare doesn’t give you.
- Dental IncludedCleanings and exams: $0. Some bigger dental work included, more with an optional add-on you can buy.Cleanings and exams: plan pays up to $4,000 a year. Plan pays up to $4,000 a year for all dental.
- Vision IncludedYearly eye exam: $0. Glasses or contacts covered.Eyewear: plan pays up to $250 a year.
- Hearing IncludedHearing test: $0. Hearing aids covered.Hearing aids: plan pays up to $3,000 a year, both ears.
- Over-the-counter items IncludedCovered for things like vitamins, pain relief and bandages.
- Fitness IncludedIncludes gym or fitness classes.
- Rides to care Included48 one-way rides to medical visits a year.
Is my doctor in this plan?
Look up your doctors, then confirm with their office.
Call each doctor’s office and ask:
“Do you take Anthem I CareMore Chronic Care 2 (HMO-POS C-SNP), plan number H4161-014, for 2026?”