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CarePartners Access (PPO) Medicare Advantage Plan H0342-001 • 2026 • Hartford County, CT

CMS Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆ (4.0 out of 5 stars*)

CarePartners Access is a Medicare Advantage PPO plan offered by CarePartners of Connecticut for the 2026 plan year. It is identified by CMS Plan ID H0342-001 and uses a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) provider network. The plan comes with prescription drug coverage.

Last update: September 16, 2026
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CarePartners Access Overview

2026 Medicare Advantage Plan Overview for H0342-001-0
Plan Overview for H0342-001-0
CMS Plan ID: H0342-001-0
Plan Type: PPO
Plan Year: 2026
Monthly Premium: $0.00
Plus your Medicare Part B premium.
Medical Deductible: $250
Maximum Out-of-Pocket: $8500.00 (In-Network)
Part B Give Back: Not offered
Prescription Drug Coverage: Enhanced, $550.00 deductible
Additional Benefits: Dental, Vision, Hearing
Service Area: Hartford County, CT
Enrollment (Nationwide): 11,986 beneficiaries
Enrollment (CMS – Local)4,005 beneficiaries in Hartford County
Provided By: CarePartners of Connecticut

Coverage Overview for CarePartners Access

This MAPD PPO Medicare Advantage plan includes Medicare Part A and Part B services along with integrated prescription drug coverage. The monthly premium is $0.00, and the plan allows access to Medicare-approved providers, with lower costs when using in-network providers. The annual Part D deductible is $550.00.

Primary care visits have a $0 copay | Out-of-network: $80 copay, and specialist visits come with a $55 copay | Out-of-network: $80 copay. Urgent care services carry a $40 copay, and ground ambulance transportation is $325 copay | Out-of-network: $325 copay. These costs apply toward the annual maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP) limit of $8500.00. After this limit is reached, in-network services are fully covered.

This plan is recognized by CMS under Plan ID H0342-001. Cost-sharing details are outlined below.

Out-of-Pocket Costs

CarePartners Access includes cost-sharing, which refers to out-of-pocket expenses for covered healthcare services. The table below outlines the most common in-network out-of-pocket costs associated with plan H0342-001.

Certain preventive services are covered 100% by CarePartners Access as a Part B benefit.

Prescription Drug Coverage

CarePartners Access includes a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP). Plan type and coverage level are defined by CMS and may vary between basic and enhanced benefit designs.

This plan includes an enhanced benefit Medicare Part D plan (PDP), providing coverage beyond the standard CMS-defined minimum.

Prescription Drug Plan Premium

The Part D prescription drug plan premium is included in the overall Medicare Special Needs Plan cost. Additional adjustments may apply through the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program, also known as Extra Help, administered by Social Security. LIS benefits are separate from Medicare Special Needs Plan coverage.

CarePartners Access (H0342-001-0) Prescription Drug Plan Premium Details
Basic Part D Premium: $0.00
Supplemental Part D Premium: $0.00
Total Part D Premium: $0.00
Low-Income Premium Subsidy: $35.76
Low-Income Premium Subsidy Paid by CMS: $0.00
Low-Income Subsidy Premium: $0.00

For more details, visit the Social Security Extra Help program .

Prescription Drug Plan Deductible

This plan has a $550.00 annual Part D deductible. You'll pay this deductible at the pharmacy before CarePartners of Connecticut starts contributing towards your prescription costs.

Prescription Drug Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs

Beyond premiums and deductibles, CarePartners Access may have additional costs at pharmacies. The table below outlines out-of-pocket expenses by drug tier.

CarePartners Access (H0342-001-0) Pharmacy Out-of-Pocket Costs by Drug Tier
Drug Tier Retail Mail Order
Preferred Generic$0.00 copayComing soon
Generic$2.00 copayComing soon
Preferred Brand20% coinsuranceComing soon
Non-Preferred Drug25% coinsuranceComing soon
Specialty Tier25% coinsuranceComing soon
Vaccines$0.00 copayComing soon
*Deductible does not apply.

CMS 5-Star Ratings

CMS evaluates Medicare Advantage (Part C) and Part D plans annually using a 5-star rating system. Ratings reflect performance in preventive care, chronic condition management, and member experience.

2026 Medicare Star Ratings for Contract H0342
CMS Measure Star Rating
2026 Overall Rating ☆☆☆☆☆
Staying Healthy: Screenings, Tests, Vaccines ☆☆☆☆☆
Managing Chronic (Long Term) Conditions ☆☆☆☆☆
Member Experience with Health Plan ☆☆☆☆☆
Complaints and Changes in Plans Performance ☆☆☆☆☆
Health Plan Customer Service ☆☆☆☆☆
Drug Plan Customer Service ☆☆☆☆☆
Complaints and Changes in the Drug Plan ☆☆☆☆☆
Member Experience with the Drug Plan ☆☆☆☆☆
Drug Safety and Accuracy of Drug Pricing ☆☆☆☆☆

What is the monthly premium for CarePartners Access (PPO)?

The 2026 monthly premium is $0.00. The Medicare Part B premium is paid separately.

What is the in-network MOOP for plan H0342-001?

For 2026, the in-network maximum out-of-pocket is $8500.00. The plan pays 100% of covered in-network services beyond this amount.

What is the star rating for plan H0342-001 in 2026?

For 2026, plan H0342-001 has a CMS star rating of ★4.0 out of 5 stars.

What is the total enrollment for plan H0342-001?

Total enrollment is 11,986 beneficiaries based on the latest CMS data.

Is there a Part D deductible for this plan?

The Part D deductible is $550.00.

Contact Information for CarePartners of Connecticut

CarePartners of Connecticut Plan Contact Details for CarePartners Access (H0342-001-0)
Contact Type Details
Website: CarePartners of Connecticut Plan Page
New Members: 1-844-402-6874
Existing Members: 1-866-632-0060
Plan Address: 1 Wellness Way | Canton, MA 02021

Enrollment status and eligibility information are available through the Social Security Administration. Additional information about Medicare Advantage is available at medicare.gov.

Primary CMS datasets used for this Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan resource.
Data Source Publisher Last Accessed
Landscape Source Files Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services September 8, 2026
Medicare Part C & D Performance Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services September 8, 2026
Plan Benefits Package Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services September 8, 2026
Monthly Enrollment by Contract/Plan/State/County Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services September 8, 2026

Data sources and methodology documentation.

Official plan information and secondary Medicare references.
Publisher Reference Last Accessed
CarePartners of Connecticut (official source) http://www.carepartnersct.com October 13, 2025
CMS.gov Medicare Advantage Plan Fact Sheet 25 May, 2025
Medicare.gov Joining a plan 25 May, 2025
Medicare.gov Your coverage options 25 May, 2025

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