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Anthem Veteran 2 (HMO-POS) Medicare Advantage Plan H6988-008 • 2027

CMS Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆ (5.0 out of 5 stars*)
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
See List
Total Enrollment
114 beneficiaries
Last update: October 2, 2026
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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.

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.

Compare 2027 plan benefits with 2026.

Office Visits

Office visit costs by plan year.
Covered Service 2027 2026
Primary care In-network: $0 copay In-network: $0 copay
Specialist In-network: $40 copay In-network: $40 copay

Preventive and Wellness Services

Preventive and wellness service costs and benefits by plan year.
Covered Service 2027 2026
Annual wellness exam In-network: $0 copay In-network: $0 copay
Telehealth benefit In-network: $0 copay In-network: $0 copay
Routine chiropractic Not covered Not covered
Fitness benefits Coming soon In-network: $0 copay
Health education Not covered Not covered
Counseling services Not covered Not covered
Over-the-counter drug benefits In-network: $0 copay In-network: $0 copay
Health transportation (non-emergency) Coming soon Not covered

Diagnostic, Lab, and Imaging Services

Diagnostic, laboratory, and imaging service costs by plan year.
Covered Service 2027 2026
Diagnostic radiology services In-network: $20-$350 copay In-network: $20-$350 copay
Lab services In-network: $0 copay In-network: $0 copay
Outpatient x-rays In-network: $20-$50 copay In-network: $20-$50 copay
Diagnostic tests and procedures In-network: $0-$50 copay In-network: $0-$50 copay

Emergency and Urgent Care Services

Emergency, urgent care, hospital, ambulance, and skilled nursing costs by plan year.
Covered Service 2027 2026
Emergency room care $130 copay $115 copay
Worldwide emergency care Coming soon $115 copay
Urgent care $40 copay $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
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
In-network:
Tier 1
$0 per day for days 1-20
$218 per day for days 21-100
Ground ambulance In-network: $325 copay In-network: $325 copay

Mental Health Services

Mental health therapy and inpatient psychiatric care costs by plan year.
Covered Service 2027 2026
Outpatient individual therapy In-network: $40 copay In-network: $40 copay
Outpatient group therapy In-network: $40 copay 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
In-network:
Tier 1
$350 per day for days 1-5
$0 per day for days 6-90
$0 per stay

Rehabilitation Services

Physical, speech, and occupational therapy costs by plan year.
Covered Service 2027 2026
Physical therapy and speech and language therapy In-network: $40 copay In-network: $40 copay
Occupational therapy In-network: $35 copay In-network: $35 copay

Medical Equipment and Supplies

Diabetes supplies, durable medical equipment, and prosthetic costs by plan year.
Covered Service 2027 2026
Diabetes supplies In-network: $0 copay In-network: $0 copay
Durable medical equipment In-network: 20% coinsurance In-network: 0%-20% coinsurance
Prosthetics In-network: 20% coinsurance In-network: 20% coinsurance

Medicare Part B Drugs

Chemotherapy and other Medicare Part B-covered drug costs by plan year.
Covered Service 2027 2026
Chemotherapy In-network: 0%-20% coinsurance In-network: 0%-20% coinsurance
Other Part B drugs (Medicare-covered) In-network: 0%-20% coinsurance In-network: 0%-20% coinsurance

Dental Services

Preventive and comprehensive dental service costs by plan year.
Covered Service 2027 2026
Oral exam In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 20%-50% coinsurance
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 20%-50% coinsurance
Dental x-rays In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 20%-50% coinsurance
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 20%-50% coinsurance
Cleaning In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 20%-50% coinsurance
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 20%-50% coinsurance
Periodontics In-network: 25% coinsurance
Out-of-network: 20%-50% coinsurance
In-network: 25% coinsurance
Out-of-network: 20%-50% coinsurance
Endodontics In-network: 25% coinsurance
Out-of-network: 20%-50% coinsurance
In-network: 25% coinsurance
Out-of-network: 20%-50% coinsurance
Restorative services In-network: 25% coinsurance
Out-of-network: 20%-50% coinsurance
In-network: 25% coinsurance
Out-of-network: 20%-50% coinsurance
Implant services Not covered Not covered
Orthodontics Not covered Not covered
Oral/Maxillofacial surgery In-network: 25% coinsurance
Out-of-network: 20%-50% coinsurance
In-network: 25% coinsurance
Out-of-network: 20%-50% coinsurance

Vision Services

Routine eye exams, contact lenses, and eyewear costs by plan year.
Covered Service 2027 2026
Routine eye exam In-network: $0 copay In-network: $0 copay
Contact lenses Not covered Not covered
Eyeglass frames only Not covered Not covered
Eyeglass lenses only Not covered Not covered
Eyeglasses (frames & lenses) Not covered Not covered
Upgrades Not covered Not covered

Hearing Services

Hearing exams, fittings, and hearing aid costs by plan year.
Covered Service 2027 2026
Hearing exam Not covered Not covered
Fitting/evaluation Not covered Not covered
Prescription hearing aids Not covered Not covered
OTC hearing aids Not covered Not covered

Additional and Special Needs Services

Additional and special needs service costs and benefits by plan year.
Covered Service 2027 2026
Adult day health services Not covered Not covered
Home-based palliative care Not covered Not covered
Personal emergency response system Coming soon Not covered
Weight management programs Not covered Not covered
Wigs for chemotherapy-related hair loss Coming soon Not covered
Alternative therapies Not covered Not covered
Massage therapy Not covered Not covered
Home/bathroom safety devices Not covered 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.

2027 Medicare Star Ratings for Contract H6988
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.

Plan Availability

Anthem Veteran 2 (H6988-008-0) is available in the following locations:

New York Counties Served
  • Bronx
  • Kings
  • Nassau
  • New York
  • Orange
  • Queens
  • Richmond
  • Rockland
  • Suffolk
  • Westchester

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about this plan (click to open).

Frequently Asked Questions About Anthem Veteran 2 (HMO-POS)

What is the monthly premium for Anthem Veteran 2 (HMO-POS)?

The plan’s monthly premium is $0.00 for 2027. The Part B premium is not included.

What is the annual out-of-pocket maximum (MOOP) for this plan?

The annual in-network MOOP is $6800.00 for 2027. After this limit is reached, covered in-network services are fully paid.

How many beneficiaries are enrolled in this plan?

Total enrollment is 114 beneficiaries based on the latest CMS data.

What is the prescription drug deductible for 2027?

For 2027, the prescription drug deductible is $0.00.

Medicare Plan Data Sources and Methodology
Primary CMS datasets used for this Medicare Advantage Plan resource.
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.

Official plan information and secondary Medicare references.
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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