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Peoples Health Choices (PPO) Medicare Advantage Plan H4544-001 • 2026 • Livingston Parish, LA

CMS Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆ (2.5 out of 5 stars*)

This Medicare Advantage PPO plan, identified by CMS Plan ID H4544-001, is offered by Peoples Health for the 2026 plan year. The plan uses a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) provider network and comes with prescription coverage (Part D ).

Last update: September 16, 2026
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Peoples Health Choices Overview

2026 Medicare Advantage Plan Overview for H4544-001-0
Plan Overview for H4544-001-0
CMS Plan ID: H4544-001-0
Plan Type: PPO
Plan Year: 2026
Monthly Premium: $0.00
Plus your Medicare Part B premium.
Medical Deductible: $0.00
Maximum Out-of-Pocket: $6700.00 (In-Network)
Part B Give Back: Not offered
Prescription Drug Coverage: Enhanced, $600.00 deductible
Additional Benefits: Dental, Vision, Hearing
Service Area: Livingston Parish, LA
Enrollment (Nationwide): 5,104 beneficiaries
Enrollment (CMS – Local)52 beneficiaries in Livingston Parish
Provided By: Peoples Health

Coverage Overview for Peoples Health Choices

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 $600.00.

Primary care visits have a $0 copay | Out-of-network: $20 copay, and specialist visits come with a $0-$55 copay | Out-of-network: $80 copay. Urgent care services carry a $0-$50 copay, and ground ambulance transportation is $120 copay | Out-of-network: $120 copay. These costs apply toward the annual maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP) limit of $6700.00. After this limit is reached, in-network services are fully covered.

This plan is recognized by CMS under Plan ID H4544-001. Cost-sharing details are outlined below.

Cost-Sharing Overview

Cost-sharing for Peoples Health Choices includes out-of-pocket expenses for covered healthcare services. The table below provides a summary of typical in-network out-of-pocket costs for plan H4544-001.

Certain preventive services are covered 100% by Peoples Health Choices as a Part B benefit.

Prescription Drug Coverage

Peoples Health Choices 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.

Peoples Health Choices (H4544-001-0) 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: $32.89
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 $600.00 annual Part D deductible. You'll pay this deductible at the pharmacy before Peoples Health starts contributing towards your prescription costs.

Prescription Drug Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs

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

Peoples Health Choices (H4544-001-0) Pharmacy Out-of-Pocket Costs by Drug Tier
Drug Tier Retail Mail Order
Preferred Generic$0.00 copayComing soon
Generic$10.00 copayComing soon
Preferred Brand16% coinsuranceComing soon
Non-Preferred Drug41% coinsuranceComing soon
Specialty Tier26% coinsuranceComing soon
*Deductible does not apply.

Medicare Plan Star Ratings

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rates Medicare Advantage (Part C) and Part D prescription drug plans each year using a 5-star system. These ratings measure plan performance in areas such as preventive care, management of chronic conditions, and member experience.

2026 Medicare Star Ratings for Contract H4544
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 Not enough data available
Drug Safety and Accuracy of Drug Pricing ☆☆☆☆☆

What is the monthly premium for Peoples Health Choices (PPO)?

The plan’s monthly premium is $0.00 for 2026. The Part B premium is not included.

What is the MOOP for Peoples Health Choices in 2026?

The annual in-network MOOP is $6700.00 for 2026. After this limit is reached, covered in-network services are fully paid.

What is the star rating for plan H4544-001 in 2026?

CMS rates this plan at ★2.5 out of 5 stars for 2026.

How many beneficiaries are enrolled in this plan?

The plan has 5,104 enrolled beneficiaries according to CMS.

Is there a Part D deductible for this plan?

The Part D deductible is $600.00.

Contact Information for Peoples Health

Peoples Health Plan Contact Details for Peoples Health Choices (H4544-001-0)
Contact Type Details
Website: Peoples Health Plan Page
New Members: 1-800-555-5757
Existing Members: 1-877-369-1907
Plan Address: P.O. Box 30770 | Salt Lake City, UT 84130

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
Peoples Health (official source) http://peopleshealth.com October 13, 2025
Medicare.gov Compare types of Medicare Advantage Plans 25 May, 2025
AARP.org The Big Choice: Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage 25 May, 2025
Medicare.gov Explore your Medicare coverage options 25 May, 2025

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