Anthem Veteran 2 (HMO-POS) Medicare Advantage Plan H6988-008 • 2027 • Bronx County, NY
- Monthly Premium
- $0.00Plus Part B premium.
- Medical Deductible
- $0.00
- Maximum Out-of-Pocket
- $6800.00In-network
- Part B Giveback
- −$125.00 reduction
- Prescription Coverage
- Not Included
- Additional Benefits
- Dental, Vision, Hearing
- Service Area
- Bronx County, NY
- Local Enrollment
- 0 beneficiaries in Bronx County
Anthem Veteran 2 (HMO-POS) Introduction
This Medicare Advantage HMO-POS plan, Anthem Veteran 2, is offered by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield HP and uses a Health Maintenance Organization with a Point of Service (HMO-POS) provider network. It comes without prescription drug coverage. For the 2027 plan year, the monthly premium is $0.00, the medical deductible is $0.00, and the in-network maximum out-of-pocket is $6800.00. The plan is identified by CMS Plan ID H6988-008.
Qualifying residents of Bronx County, New York may enroll in this plan. CMS enrollment data reports 0 plan members in Bronx County. New members can call the plan directly at (833)668-2339 (TTY 711) for assistance.
Compare Similar Plans in Bronx County
Compare this plan with the two most-enrolled HMO-POS plans available in Bronx County, New York. Enrollment is based on CMS local enrollment data.
| Plan Detail | Anthem Veteran 2 | AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NY-0005 | Anthem Medicare Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMS Plan ID | H6988-008-0 |
H3379-001-0 |
H8432-040-0 |
| Local Enrollment | 0 | 1,561 | 1,322 |
| Monthly Premium | $0.00 | $91.00 | $44.00 |
| Medical Deductible | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Maximum Out-of-Pocket | $6,800.00 | $9,250.00 | $9,250.00 |
| Part B Giveback | −$125.00 reduction | Not offered | Not offered |
| Primary Care | $0 copay | $0 copay | $0 copay |
| Specialist | $40 copay | $0-$60 copay | $40 copay |
| Part D Deductible | Not Applicable | $685.00 | $150.00 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5.0 | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Dental | $0 copay | $0 copay | $0 copay |
| Vision | $0 copay | $0 copay | $0 copay |
| Hearing | Not covered | $0 copay | Not covered |
Plan Benefits
Anthem Veteran 2 includes cost-sharing, which refers to out-of-pocket expenses for covered healthcare services. The tables below outline the most common in-network out-of-pocket costs associated with plan H6988-008.
You can also compare 2027 costs and coverage with last year, side-by-side: Plan H6988-008-0 Cost Compare.
Office Visits
- Primary care
- In-network: $0 copay
- Specialist
- In-network: $40 copay
Preventive and Wellness Services
- Annual wellness exam
- In-network: $0 copay
- Telehealth benefit
- In-network: $0 copay
- Routine chiropractic
- Not covered
- Fitness benefits
- Coming soon
- Health education
- Not covered
- Counseling services
- Not covered
- Over-the-counter drug benefits
- In-network: $0 copay
- Health transportation (non-emergency)
- Coming soon
Diagnostic, Lab, and Imaging Services
- Diagnostic radiology services
- In-network: $20-$350 copay
- Lab services
- In-network: $0 copay
- Outpatient x-rays
- In-network: $20-$50 copay
- Diagnostic tests and procedures
- In-network: $0-$50 copay
Emergency and Urgent Care Services
- Emergency room care
- $130 copay
- Worldwide emergency care
- Coming soon
- Urgent care
- $40 copay
- Inpatient hospital care
- In-network:
Tier 1
$350 per day for days 1-5
$0 per day for days 6-90
$0 per stay - Skilled Nursing Facility
- In-network:
Tier 1
$0 per day for days 1-20
$218 per day for days 21-100 - Ground ambulance
- In-network: $325 copay
Mental Health Services
- Outpatient individual therapy
- In-network: $40 copay
- Outpatient group therapy
- In-network: $40 copay
- Inpatient psychiatric hospital care
- In-network:
Tier 1
$350 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: $40 copay
- Occupational therapy
- In-network: $35 copay
Medical Equipment and Supplies
- Diabetes supplies
- In-network: $0 copay
- Durable medical equipment
- In-network: 20% coinsurance
- Prosthetics
- In-network: 20% 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 copay
Out-of-network: 20%-50% coinsurance - Dental x-rays
- In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 20%-50% coinsurance - Cleaning
- In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 20%-50% coinsurance - Periodontics
- In-network: 25% coinsurance
Out-of-network: 20%-50% coinsurance - Endodontics
- In-network: 25% coinsurance
Out-of-network: 20%-50% coinsurance - Restorative services
- In-network: 25% coinsurance
Out-of-network: 20%-50% coinsurance - Implant services
- Not covered
- Orthodontics
- Not covered
- Oral/Maxillofacial surgery
- In-network: 25% coinsurance
Out-of-network: 20%-50% coinsurance
Vision Services
- Routine eye exam
- In-network: $0 copay
- Contact lenses
- Not covered
- Eyeglass frames only
- Not covered
- Eyeglass lenses only
- Not covered
- Eyeglasses (frames & lenses)
- Not covered
- Upgrades
- Not covered
Hearing Services
- Hearing exam
- Not covered
- Fitting/evaluation
- Not covered
- Prescription hearing aids
- Not covered
- 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
- Not covered
- Wigs for chemotherapy-related hair loss
- Coming soon
- Alternative therapies
- Not covered
- Massage therapy
- Not covered
- Home/bathroom safety devices
- Not covered
Certain preventive services are covered 100% by Anthem Veteran 2 as a Part B benefit.
Prescription Drug Coverage
This plan does not include a Medicare Part D plan for prescriptions.
CMS 5-Star Performance Ratings (Contract ID: H6988)
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 | Not enough data available |
| Drug Safety and Accuracy of Drug Pricing |
Contact Information for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield HP
- Website
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield HP Plan Page
- Providers
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield HP Providers Page
- Formulary
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield HP Formulary Page
- Pharmacy
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield HP Pharmacy Page
- New Member Health Plan Help
- (833)668-2339
- New Member Health Plan TTY
- 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 | CMS Version |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Source Files | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | CY2027 Landscape (202609.1) |
| Medicare Part C & D Performance | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | 2027 Star Ratings Data Tables |
| Plan Benefits Package | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | PBP Benefits-2027 |
| Monthly Enrollment by Contract/Plan/State/County | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | 2026-09 |
Data sources and methodology documentation.
| Publisher | Reference | Last Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield HP (official source) | https://shop.anthem.com/medica | October 4, 2026 |
| CMS.gov | Medicare Advantage Plan Fact Sheet | 25 May, 2025 |
| Medicare.gov | Joining a plan | 25 May, 2025 |
| Medicare.gov | Compare Original Medicare & Medicare Advantage | 25 May, 2025 |
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