Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Value Rx (HMO) Medicare Advantage Plan H2256-018-7 • 2027 • Middlesex County, MA
- Monthly Premium
- $185.00Plus Part B premium.
- Medical Deductible
- $0.00
- Maximum Out-of-Pocket
- $4200.00In-network
- Part B Giveback
- Not offered
- Prescription Coverage
- Enhanced, $200.00 deductible
- Additional Benefits
- Dental, Vision, Hearing
- Service Area
- Middlesex County, MA
- Local Enrollment
- 1,790 beneficiaries in Middlesex County
Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Value Rx (HMO) Introduction
Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Value Rx is a Medicare Advantage HMO plan offered by Tufts Health Plan. It uses a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) provider network and comes with prescription drug coverage. For the 2027 plan year it has a $185.00 monthly premium, $0.00 medical deductible, and $4200.00 in-network maximum out-of-pocket. CMS Plan ID H2256-018-7 identifies this plan. The 2027 Part D prescription drug deductible is $200.00.
You must live in Middlesex County, Massachusetts to enroll in this plan. CMS reports 1,790 beneficiaries enrolled in this plan in Middlesex County. For assistance with this plan, new members can call (877)218-4835 (TTY 711).
Compare Similar Plans in Middlesex County
Compare this plan with the two most-enrolled HMO plans available in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Enrollment is based on CMS local enrollment data.
| Plan Detail | Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Value Rx | Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Basic Rx | Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Prime Rx |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMS Plan ID | H2256-018-7 |
H2256-026-2 |
H2256-015-2 |
| Local Enrollment | 1,790 | 6,443 | 4,479 |
| Monthly Premium | $185.00 | $82.00 | $214.00 |
| Medical Deductible | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Maximum Out-of-Pocket | $4,200.00 | $4,500.00 | $3,850.00 |
| Part B Giveback | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| Primary Care | $10 copay | $10 copay | $10 copay |
| Specialist | $35 copay | $45 copay | $30 copay |
| Part D Deductible | $200.00 | $200.00 | $0.00 |
| CMS Star Rating | Not yet rated | Not yet rated | Not yet rated |
| Dental | 0%-50% coinsurance | 0%-50% coinsurance | Not covered |
| Vision | $15 copay | $15 copay | $15 copay |
| Hearing | $0 copay | $0 copay | $0 copay |
Plan Benefits
Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Value Rx has cost-sharing, meaning there are out-of-pocket costs when receiving covered healthcare services. The tables below detail the most common in-network out-of-pocket expenses for plan H2256-018-7.
You can also compare 2027 costs and coverage with last year, side-by-side: Plan H2256-018-7 Cost Compare.
Office Visits
- Primary care
- In-network: $10 copay
- Specialist
- In-network: $35 copay
Preventive and Wellness Services
- Annual wellness exam
- In-network: $0 copay
- Telehealth benefit
- In-network: $0-$250 copay
- Routine chiropractic
- Not covered
- Fitness benefits
- Coming soon
- Health education
- In-network: $0 copay
- Counseling services
- Not covered
- Over-the-counter drug benefits
- Not covered
- Health transportation (non-emergency)
- Coming soon
Diagnostic, Lab, and Imaging Services
- Diagnostic radiology services
- In-network: $100 copay
- Lab services
- In-network: $0-$35 copay
- Outpatient x-rays
- In-network: $10-$35 copay
- Diagnostic tests and procedures
- In-network: $10-$35 copay
Emergency and Urgent Care Services
- Emergency room care
- $130 copay
- Worldwide emergency care
- Coming soon
- Urgent care
- $30 copay
- Inpatient hospital care
- Tier 1
$300 per day for days 1-5
$0 per day for days 6-90
$0 per stay - Skilled Nursing Facility
- Tier 1
$0 per day for days 1-20
$150 per day for days 21-44
$0 per day for days 45-100 - Ground ambulance
- In-network: $225 copay
Mental Health Services
- Outpatient individual therapy
- In-network: $0-$20 copay
- Outpatient group therapy
- In-network: $0-$20 copay
- Inpatient psychiatric hospital care
- Tier 1
$300 per day for days 1-5
$0 per day for days 6-90
$0 per stay
Rehabilitation Services
- Physical therapy and speech and language therapy
- In-network: $20 copay
- Occupational therapy
- In-network: $20 copay
Medical Equipment and Supplies
- Diabetes supplies
- In-network: $0 copay
- Durable medical equipment
- In-network: 10% coinsurance
- Prosthetics
- In-network: 10% coinsurance
Medicare Part B Drugs
- Chemotherapy
- In-network: 0%-20% coinsurance
- Other Part B drugs (Medicare-covered)
- In-network: 0%-20% coinsurance
Dental Services
- Oral exam
- In-network: 0%-50% coinsurance
- Dental x-rays
- In-network: 0%-50% coinsurance
- Cleaning
- In-network: $0 copay
- Periodontics
- In-network: 50% coinsurance
- Endodontics
- Not covered
- Restorative services
- In-network: 50% coinsurance
- Implant services
- Not covered
- Orthodontics
- Not covered
- Oral/Maxillofacial surgery
- In-network: 50% coinsurance
Vision Services
- Routine eye exam
- In-network: $15 copay
- Contact lenses
- In-network: $0 copay
- Eyeglass frames only
- In-network: $0 copay
- Eyeglass lenses only
- In-network: $0 copay
- Eyeglasses (frames & lenses)
- In-network: $0 copay
- Upgrades
- In-network: $0 copay
Hearing Services
- Hearing exam
- In-network: $0 copay
- Fitting/evaluation
- In-network: $0 copay
- Prescription hearing aids
- In-network: $250-$1150 copay
- OTC hearing aids
- Not covered
Additional and Special Needs Services
- Adult day health services
- Not covered
- Home-based palliative care
- Not covered
- Personal emergency response system
- Coming soon
- Weight management programs
- In-network: $0 copay
- Wigs for chemotherapy-related hair loss
- Coming soon
- Alternative therapies
- In-network: $0 copay
- Massage therapy
- In-network: $0 copay
- Home/bathroom safety devices
- Not covered
Certain preventive services are covered 100% by Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Value Rx as a Part B benefit.
Prescription Drug Coverage
Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Value Rx 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 Advantage 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.
| Part D Premium Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Basic Part D Premium: | $34.00 |
| Supplemental Part D Premium: | $$25.90 |
| Total Part D Premium: | $59.90 |
| Low-Income Premium Subsidy: | $33.82 |
| Low-Income Premium Subsidy Paid by CMS: | $33.80 |
| Low-Income Subsidy Premium: | $26.10 |
For more details, visit the Social Security Extra Help program .
Prescription Drug Plan Deductible
This plan has a $200.00 annual Part D deductible. You'll pay this deductible at the pharmacy before Tufts Health Plan starts contributing towards your prescription costs.
Prescription Drug Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs
Beyond premiums and deductibles, Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Value Rx may have additional costs at pharmacies. The table below outlines out-of-pocket expenses by drug tier.
| Drug Tier | Retail | Mail Order |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred Generic | $0.00 copay | Coming soon |
| Generic | $4.00 copay | Coming soon |
| Preferred Brand | 20% coinsurance | Coming soon |
| Non-Preferred Drug | 40% coinsurance | Coming soon |
| Specialty Tier | 27% coinsurance | Coming soon |
| Vaccines | $0.00 copay | Coming soon |
| *Deductible does not apply. | ||
CMS 5-Star Performance Ratings (Contract ID: H2256)
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.
| CMS Measure | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| 2027 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 |
Contact Information for Tufts Health Plan
- Website
- Tufts Health Plan Plan Page
- Providers
- Tufts Health Plan Providers Page
- Formulary
- Tufts Health Plan Formulary Page
- Pharmacy
- Tufts Health Plan Pharmacy Page
- New Member Health Plan Help
- (877)218-4835
- New Member Health Plan TTY
- 711
- New Member Part D Help
- (877)218-4835
- New Member Part D TTY Users
- 711
Enrollment status and eligibility information are available through the Social Security Administration. Additional information about Medicare Advantage is available at Medicare.gov.
Medicare Plan Data Sources and Methodology
| Data Source | Publisher | Last Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Source Files | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | October 5, 2026 |
| Medicare Part C & D Performance | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | October 5, 2026 |
| Plan Benefits Package | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | October 5, 2026 |
| Monthly Enrollment by Contract/Plan/State/County | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | October 5, 2026 |
Data sources and methodology documentation.
| Publisher | Reference | Last Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| Tufts Health Plan (official source) | http://www.tuftsmedicarepreferred.org | October 4, 2026 |
| Medicare.gov | Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans | 25 May, 2025 |
| NCOA.org | 5 Steps to Choosing the Right Medicare Plan for You | 25 May, 2025 |
| Medicare.gov | Compare Original Medicare & Medicare Advantage | 25 May, 2025 |
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