Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Value No Rx (HMO)
Medicare Advantage Plan H2256-019-7 • 2026 • Middlesex County, MA
Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Value No Rx (HMO) Medicare Advantage Plan H2256-019-7 • 2026 • Middlesex County, MA
Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Value No Rx is a Medicare Advantage HMO plan offered by Tufts Health Plan for the 2026 plan year. It is identified by CMS Plan ID H2256-019-7 and uses a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) provider network. The plan comes without prescription drug coverage.
Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Value No Rx Overview
Plan Overview for H2256-019-7 |
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|---|---|
| CMS Plan ID: | H2256-019-7 |
| Plan Type: | HMO |
| Plan Year: | 2026 |
| Monthly Premium: | $0.00 Plus your Medicare Part B premium. |
| Medical Deductible: | $0.00 |
| Maximum Out-of-Pocket: | $3850.00 (In-Network) |
| Part B Give Back: | Not offered |
| Prescription Drug Coverage: | Not Included |
| Additional Benefits: | Dental, Vision, Hearing |
| Service Area: | Middlesex County, MA |
| Enrollment (Nationwide) | 88 beneficiaries |
| Enrollment (CMS – Local) | 50 beneficiaries in Middlesex County |
| Provided By: | Tufts Health Plan |
Coverage Overview for Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Value No Rx
Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Value No Rx is a Medicare Advantage HMO plan that provides Medicare Part A and Part B coverage through a network of participating providers. The monthly premium is $0.00, and the plan generally requires selection of a primary care provider (PCP) and use of in-network services, except in emergency situations.
Primary care visits have a $10 copay, specialist visits come with a $25 copay, lab services cost {lab_services_cost}, urgent care services carry a $30 copay, and ambulance transportation is $225 copay. These costs apply toward the maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP) limit of $3850.00. After this limit is reached, in-network services are fully covered.
This plan is listed by CMS under Plan ID {title_plan_id}. A summary of cost sharing is provided below.
Out-of-Pocket Costs
Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Value No Rx 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 H2256-019-7.
This section outlines in-network costs for primary care and specialist office visits, along with related preventive services.
| Covered Service | In-Network Cost |
|---|---|
| Primary: | In-network: $10 copay |
| Specialist: | In-network: $25 copay |
This section outlines in-network costs for preventive and wellness services included in the plan.
| Covered Service | In-Network Cost |
|---|---|
| Annual wellness exam: | In-network: $0 copay |
| Telehealth benefit: | In-network: $0-$150 copay |
| Routine chiropractic: | Not covered |
| Fitness benefits: | In-network: $0 copay |
| Health education: | In-network: $0 copay |
| Counseling services: | Not covered |
| Over-the-counter drug benefits: | Not covered |
| Health transportation (non-emergency): | In-network: $0 copay |
This section outlines in-network costs for diagnostic services, lab tests, x-rays, and other imaging services.
| Covered Service | In-Network Cost |
|---|---|
| Diagnostic radiology services: | In-network: $100 copay |
| Lab services: | In-network: $0-$30 copay |
| Outpatient x-rays: | In-network: $10-$30 copay |
| Diagnostic tests and procedures: | In-network: $10-$30 copay |
This section outlines in-network costs for emergency services, urgent care, ambulance transportation, inpatient hospital stays, and skilled nursing facility care.
| Covered Service | In-Network Cost |
|---|---|
| Emergency room care: | $125 copay |
| Worldwide emergency care: | $125 copay |
| Urgent care: | $30 copay |
| Inpatient hospital care: | Tier 1 | $200 per day for days 1-5 | $0 per day for days 6-90 | $0 per stay |
| Skilled Nursing Facility: | Tier 1 | $20 per day for days 1-20 | $120 per day for days 21-44 | $0 per day for days 45-100 |
| Ground ambulance: | In-network: $225 copay |
This section outlines in-network costs for mental health services, including outpatient therapy and inpatient psychiatric care.
| Covered Service | In-Network Cost |
|---|---|
| Outpatient individual therapy: | In-network: $0-$20 copay |
| Outpatient group therapy: | In-network: $0-$20 copay |
| Inpatient psychiatric hospital care: | Tier 1 | $200 per day for days 1-5 | $0 per day for days 6-90 | $0 per stay |
This section outlines in-network costs for rehabilitation services, including physical therapy, speech and language therapy, and occupational therapy.
| Covered Service | In-Network Cost |
|---|---|
| Physical therapy and speech and language therapy: | In-network: $20 copay |
| Occupational therapy: | In-network: $20 copay |
This section outlines in-network costs for medical equipment and supplies, including diabetes supplies, durable medical equipment, and prosthetics.
| Covered Service | In-Network Cost |
|---|---|
| Diabetes supplies: | In-network: $0 copay |
| Durable medical equipment: | In-network: 10% coinsurance |
| Prosthetics: | In-network: 10% coinsurance |
This section outlines in-network cost sharing for chemotherapy and other Medicare Part B-covered drugs.
| Covered Service | In-Network Cost |
|---|---|
| Chemotherapy: | In-network: $0 copay |
| Other Part B drugs (Medicare-covered): | In-network: $0 copay |
This section outlines in-network cost sharing for dental services, including preventive care, exams, x-rays, cleanings, and comprehensive dental procedures.
| Covered Service | In-Network Cost |
|---|---|
| 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 |
This section outlines in-network cost sharing for vision services, including eye exams, eyeglasses, and contact lenses.
| Covered Service | In-Network Cost |
|---|---|
| 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 |
This section outlines in-network cost sharing for hearing-related services, including exams, fittings, and hearing aids.
| Covered Service | In-Network Cost |
|---|---|
| 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 |
This section outlines in-network cost sharing for additional and special needs services that may be included in the plan.
| Covered Service | In-Network Cost |
|---|---|
| Adult day health services: | Not covered |
| Home-based palliative care: | Not covered |
| Personal emergency response system: | Not covered |
| Weight management programs: | In-network: $0 copay |
| Wigs for chemotherapy-related hair loss: | In-network: $0 copay |
| Alternative therapies: | In-network: $0 copay |
| Massage therapy: | In-network: $0 copay |
| Home/bathroom safety devices: | In-network: 10% coinsurance |
Certain preventive services are covered 100% by Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Value No Rx as a Part B benefit.
Prescription Drug Coverage
This plan does not include a Medicare Part D plan for prescriptions.
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.
| 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 |
Is there a monthly premium for this plan in 2026?
For 2026, the monthly premium is $0.00. Medicare Part B premiums apply in addition to this amount.
What is the in-network MOOP for plan H2256-019-7?
For 2026, the in-network maximum out-of-pocket is $3850.00. The plan pays 100% of covered in-network services beyond this amount.
What is the total enrollment for plan H2256-019-7?
Total enrollment is 88 beneficiaries based on the latest CMS data.
Is there a Part D deductible for this plan?
The Part D deductible is $0.00.
Contact Information for Tufts Health Plan
| Contact Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Website: | Tufts Health Plan Plan Page |
| New Members: | 1-877-218-4835 |
| Existing Members: | 1-800-701-9000 |
| 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.
- CMS.gov, Landscape Source Files — Last accessed May 2, 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance — Last accessed May 2, 2026
- CMS.gov, Plan Benefits Package — Last accessed May 2, 2026
- CMS.gov, Monthly Enrollment by Contract/Plan/State/County — Last accessed May 2, 2026
Data sources and methodology documentation..
- Tufts Health Plan (official source), http://www.tuftsmedicarepreferred.org — Last accessed October 13, 2025
- CMS.gov, "Medicare Advantage Plan Fact Sheet" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
- Medicare.gov, "Joining a plan" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
- Medicare.gov, "Your coverage options" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
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