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Healthfirst Signature (PPO) Medicare Advantage Plan H9678-002 • 2027

CMS Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆ (3.0 out of 5 stars*)
Monthly Premium
$155.00Plus Part B premium.
Medical Deductible
$450
Maximum Out-of-Pocket
$9850.00In-network
Part B Giveback
Not offered
Prescription Coverage
Enhanced, $700.00 deductible
Additional Benefits
Dental, Vision, Hearing
Service Area
See List
Total Enrollment
643 beneficiaries
Last update: October 3, 2026
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Healthfirst Signature (PPO) Introduction

Healthfirst Signature is a Medicare Advantage PPO plan offered by Healthfirst Medicare Plan. It uses a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) provider network and comes with prescription drug coverage. For the 2027 plan year it has a $155.00 monthly premium, $450 medical deductible, and $9850.00 in-network maximum out-of-pocket. CMS Plan ID H9678-002 identifies this plan. The 2027 Part D prescription drug deductible is $700.00.

Plan Benefits

Cost-sharing for Healthfirst Signature includes out-of-pocket expenses for covered healthcare services. The following tables provide a summary of typical in-network out-of-pocket costs for plan H9678-002.

Compare 2027 plan benefits with 2026.

Office Visits

Office visit costs by plan year.
Covered Service 2027 2026
Primary care In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $50 copay
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $50 copay
Specialist In-network: $0-$40 copay
Out-of-network: $75 copay
In-network: $40 copay
Out-of-network: $75 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
Out-of-network: $50 copay
In-network: $0 copay
Telehealth benefit In-network: $0 copay In-network: $0 copay
Routine chiropractic In-network: $15 copay
Out-of-network: $50 copay
In-network: $15 copay
Out-of-network: $50 copay
Fitness benefits Coming soon In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay, 0% coinsurance
Health education Not covered Not covered
Counseling services In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay, 0% coinsurance
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay, 0% coinsurance
Over-the-counter drug benefits Not covered Not covered
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: $0-$275 copay
Out-of-network: 30% coinsurance
In-network: $0-$275 copay
Out-of-network: 30% coinsurance
Lab services In-network: 0%-20% coinsurance
Out-of-network: $60 copay
In-network: 0%-20% coinsurance
Out-of-network: $60 copay
Outpatient x-rays In-network: $0-$75 copay
Out-of-network: $85 copay
In-network: $50 copay
Out-of-network: $60 copay
Diagnostic tests and procedures In-network: $0-$75 copay
Out-of-network: $85 copay
In-network: $0-$50 copay
Out-of-network: $60 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 $115 copay $115 copay
Worldwide emergency care Coming soon $115 copay
Urgent care $40 copay $40 copay
Inpatient hospital care In-network:
Tier 1
$540 per day for days 1-4
$0 per day for days 5-90
$0 per stay
Out-of-network:
30% per stay
In-network:
Tier 1
$490 per day for days 1-4
$0 per day for days 5-90
$0 per stay
Out-of-network:
30% per stay
Skilled Nursing Facility In-network:
Tier 1
$0 per day for days 1-20
$221 per day for days 21-100
Out-of-network:
50% per stay
In-network:
Tier 1
$0 per day for days 1-20
$218 per day for days 21-100
Out-of-network:
50% per stay
Ground ambulance In-network: $340 copay
Out-of-network: $340 copay
In-network: $340 copay
Out-of-network: $340 copay

Mental Health Services

Mental health therapy and inpatient psychiatric care costs by plan year.
Covered Service 2027 2026
Outpatient individual therapy In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $50 copay
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $50 copay
Outpatient group therapy In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $50 copay
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $50 copay
Inpatient psychiatric hospital care In-network:
Tier 1
$540 per day for days 1-4
$0 per day for days 5-90
$0 per stay
Out-of-network:
30% per stay
In-network:
Tier 1
$490 per day for days 1-4
$0 per day for days 5-90
$0 per stay
Out-of-network:
30% 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: $35 copay
Out-of-network: $60 copay
In-network: $35 copay
Out-of-network: $60 copay
Occupational therapy In-network: $35 copay
Out-of-network: $60 copay
In-network: $35 copay
Out-of-network: $60 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
Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
Durable medical equipment In-network: 20% coinsurance
Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
In-network: 0%-20% coinsurance
Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
Prosthetics In-network: 20% coinsurance
Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
In-network: 20% coinsurance
Out-of-network: 50% 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
Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
In-network: 0%-20% coinsurance
Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
Other Part B drugs (Medicare-covered) In-network: 0%-20% coinsurance
Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
In-network: 0%-20% coinsurance
Out-of-network: 50% 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: $0-$20 copay
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0-$20 copay
Dental x-rays In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay, 0% coinsurance
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay, 0% coinsurance
Cleaning In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $20 copay
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $20 copay
Periodontics In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0-$100 copay
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0-$100 copay
Endodontics In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0-$100 copay
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0-$100 copay
Restorative services In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0-$100 copay
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0-$100 copay
Implant services Not covered Not covered
Orthodontics Not covered Not covered
Oral/Maxillofacial surgery In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0-$100 copay
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0-$100 copay

Vision Services

Routine eye exams, contact lenses, and eyewear costs by plan year.
Covered Service 2027 2026
Routine eye exam Not covered In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay, 0% coinsurance
Contact lenses Not covered In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay, 0% coinsurance
Eyeglass frames only Not covered Not covered
Eyeglass lenses only Not covered Not covered
Eyeglasses (frames & lenses) Not covered In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay, 0% coinsurance
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 In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay, 0% coinsurance
Fitting/evaluation Not covered In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay, 0% coinsurance
Prescription hearing aids Not covered In-network: $0-$1475 copay
Out-of-network: $0-$1475 copay
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 Healthfirst Signature as a Part B benefit.

Prescription Drug Coverage

Healthfirst Signature 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.

Healthfirst Signature (H9678-002-0) Prescription Drug Plan Premium Details
Part D Premium Component Amount
Basic Part D Premium:$136.10
Supplemental Part D Premium:$$16.80
Total Part D Premium:$152.90
Low-Income Premium Subsidy:$40.45
Low-Income Premium Subsidy Paid by CMS:$40.50
Low-Income Subsidy Premium:$112.40

For more details, visit the Social Security Extra Help program .

Prescription Drug Plan Deductible

This plan has a $700.00 annual Part D deductible. You'll pay this deductible at the pharmacy before Healthfirst Medicare Plan starts contributing towards your prescription costs.

Prescription Drug Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs

Beyond premiums and deductibles, Healthfirst Signature may have additional costs at pharmacies. The table below outlines out-of-pocket expenses by drug tier.

Healthfirst Signature (H9678-002-0) Pharmacy Out-of-Pocket Costs by Drug Tier
Drug Tier Retail Mail Order
Preferred Generic$0.00 copayComing soon
Generic$4.00 copayComing soon
Preferred Brand19% coinsuranceComing soon
Non-Preferred Drug45% coinsuranceComing soon
Specialty Tier25% coinsuranceComing soon
Select Care Drugs$0.00 copayComing soon
*Deductible does not apply.

CMS 5-Star Performance Ratings (Contract ID: H9678)

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 H9678
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 Not enough data available
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 Healthfirst Medicare Plan

Website
Healthfirst Medicare Plan Plan Page
Providers
Healthfirst Medicare Plan Providers Page
Formulary
Healthfirst Medicare Plan Formulary Page
Pharmacy
Healthfirst Medicare Plan Pharmacy Page
New Member Health Plan Help
(877)237-1303
New Member Health Plan TTY
(888)542-3821
New Member Part D Help
(877)237-1303
New Member Part D TTY Users
(888)542-3821

Enrollment status and eligibility information are available through the Social Security Administration. Additional information about Medicare Advantage is available at Medicare.gov.

Plan Availability

Healthfirst Signature (H9678-002-0) is available in the following locations:

New York Counties Served
  • Bronx
  • Kings
  • Nassau
  • New York
  • 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 Healthfirst Signature (PPO)

What is the monthly premium for Healthfirst Signature (PPO)?

The plan’s monthly premium is $155.00 for 2027. The Part B premium is not included.

What is the in-network MOOP for plan H9678-002?

The annual in-network MOOP is $9850.00 for 2027. After this limit is reached, covered in-network services are fully paid.

What is the star rating for plan H9678-002 in 2027?

For 2027, plan H9678-002 has a CMS star rating of ★3.0 out of 5 stars.

What is the current enrollment for Healthfirst Signature?

Total enrollment is 643 beneficiaries based on the latest CMS data.

What is the Part D deductible for plan H9678-002?

The Part D deductible is $700.00.

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
Healthfirst Medicare Plan (official source) https://healthfirst.org/medica October 4, 2026
Medicare.gov Compare types of Medicare Advantage Plans 25 May, 2025
AARP.org The Big Choice: Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage 25 May, 2025
Medicare.gov Explore your Medicare coverage options 25 May, 2025

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