Anthem Veteran 2 (HMO-POS) Medicare Advantage Plan H6988-008 • 2027 • Kings 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
- Kings County, NY
- Local Enrollment
- 12 beneficiaries in Kings County
Anthem Veteran 2 (HMO-POS) Introduction
Anthem Veteran 2 is a Medicare Advantage HMO-POS plan offered by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield HP. It uses a Health Maintenance Organization with a Point of Service (HMO-POS) provider network and comes without prescription drug coverage. For the 2027 plan year it has a $0.00 monthly premium, $0.00 medical deductible, and $6800.00 in-network maximum out-of-pocket. CMS Plan ID H6988-008 identifies this plan.
You must live in Kings County, New York to enroll in this plan. CMS reports 12 beneficiaries enrolled in this plan in Kings County. For assistance with this plan, new members can call (833)668-2339 (TTY 711).
Compare Similar Plans in Kings County
Compare this plan with the two most-enrolled HMO-POS plans available in Kings 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 | 12 | 3,744 | 1,857 |
| 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 |
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Plan Benefits
Anthem Veteran 2 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 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield HP (official source) | http://www.centersplan.com/mapd | 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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