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Imperial Health Plan of California, Inc. logo, a registered trademark of Imperial Health Plan of California, Inc.

Imperial Flex (HMO C-SNP) H5496-017 • 2027 • Plumas County, CA

CMS Rating: Not yet rated by CMS.
Monthly Premium
$2.70Plus Part B premium.
Medical Deductible
$0.00
Maximum Out-of-Pocket
$9850.00In-network
Part B Giveback
Not offered
Prescription Coverage
Enhanced, $450.00 deductible
Additional Benefits
Dental, Vision, Hearing
Service Area
Plumas County, CA
Local Enrollment
0 beneficiaries in Plumas County
Last update: October 4, 2026
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  • CMS Star Ratings
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Introduction

CMS Plan ID H5496-017 identifies Imperial Flex, a Medicare Advantage Chronic Condition Special Needs Plan (C-SNP) offered by Imperial Health Plan of California, Inc.. Its provider network is a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), and Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage is included. For 2027, the plan has a $2.70 monthly premium, $0.00 medical deductible, and $9850.00 in-network maximum out-of-pocket. The 2027 Part D prescription drug deductible is $450.00.

Enrollment in this plan requires you to live in Plumas County, California. CMS reports 0 beneficiaries enrolled in this plan in Plumas County. New members can call the plan directly at (800)838-5914 (TTY 711) for assistance.

Eligibility

Imperial Flex is a Medicare C-SNP plan for individuals with specific chronic conditions.

Special Needs Plan Type
Chronic Condition Special Needs Plan (C-SNP)
Medicare Requirement
Must have Medicare Part A and Part B
Special Needs Requirement
This plan is for individuals with cardiovascular disorders and/or diabetes mellitus.
Service Area Requirement
Must live in the plan's service area
Prescription Drug Coverage
Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage is included.

Compare Similar Plans in Plumas County

Compare this plan with the most-enrolled other HMO C-SNP plan available in Plumas County, California. Enrollment is based on CMS local enrollment data.

HMO C-SNP plan comparison for Plumas County, California
Plan Detail Imperial Flex Imperial Senior Value
CMS Plan ID H5496-017-0 H5496-005-0
Local Enrollment 0 0
Monthly Premium $2.70 $0.00
Medical Deductible Coming soon Coming soon
Maximum Out-of-Pocket $9,850.00 $295.00
Part B Giveback Coming soon Coming soon
Primary Care Coming soon Coming soon
Specialist Coming soon Coming soon
Part D Deductible $450.00 $0.00
CMS Star Rating Not yet rated Not yet rated
Dental Coming soon Coming soon
Vision Coming soon Coming soon
Hearing Coming soon Coming soon

Plan Benefits

Imperial Flex 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 H5496-017.

You can also compare 2027 costs and coverage with last year, side-by-side: Plan H5496-017-0 Cost Compare.

Office Visits

Primary care
In-network: 20% coinsurance
Specialist
In-network: 20% coinsurance

Preventive and Wellness Services

Annual wellness exam
In-network: 20% coinsurance
Telehealth benefit
In-network: $0 copay
Routine chiropractic
In-network: $0 copay
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% coinsurance
Lab services
In-network: 20% coinsurance
Outpatient x-rays
In-network: 20% coinsurance
Diagnostic tests and procedures
In-network: 20% coinsurance

Emergency and Urgent Care Services

Emergency room care
20% coinsurance
Worldwide emergency care
Coming soon
Urgent care
20% coinsurance
Inpatient hospital care
Tier 1
$0 per stay
Skilled Nursing Facility
Tier 1
$0 per day for days 1-20
$100 per day for days 21-50
$200 per day for days 51-100
Ground ambulance
In-network: 20% coinsurance

Mental Health Services

Outpatient individual therapy
In-network: 20% coinsurance
Outpatient group therapy
In-network: 20% coinsurance
Inpatient psychiatric hospital care
Tier 1
$0 per stay

Rehabilitation Services

Physical therapy and speech and language therapy
In-network: 20% coinsurance
Occupational therapy
In-network: 20% coinsurance

Medical Equipment and Supplies

Diabetes supplies
In-network: 20% coinsurance
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
Dental x-rays
In-network: $0 copay
Cleaning
In-network: $0 copay
Periodontics
In-network: $0 copay
Endodontics
In-network: $0 copay
Restorative services
In-network: $0 copay
Implant services
Not covered
Orthodontics
Not covered
Oral/Maxillofacial surgery
In-network: $0 copay

Vision Services

Routine eye exam
In-network: $0 copay
Contact lenses
In-network: $0 copay
Eyeglass frames only
Not covered
Eyeglass lenses only
Not covered
Eyeglasses (frames & lenses)
In-network: $0 copay
Upgrades
Not covered

Hearing Services

Hearing exam
In-network: $0 copay
Fitting/evaluation
In-network: $0 copay
Prescription hearing aids
In-network: $0 copay
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
In-network: $0 copay
Massage therapy
In-network: $0 copay
Home/bathroom safety devices
Not covered

Certain preventive services are covered 100% by Imperial Flex as a Part B benefit.

Prescription Drug Coverage

Imperial Flex 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.

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.

Imperial Flex (H5496-017-0) Prescription Drug Plan Premium Details
Part D Premium Component Amount
Basic Part D Premium:$2.70
Supplemental Part D Premium:$0.00
Total Part D Premium:$2.70
Low-Income Premium Subsidy:$7.28
Low-Income Premium Subsidy Paid by CMS:$2.70
Low-Income Subsidy Premium:$0.00

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

Prescription Drug Plan Deductible

This plan has a $450.00 annual Part D deductible. You'll pay this deductible at the pharmacy before Imperial Health Plan of California, Inc. starts contributing towards your prescription costs.

Prescription Drug Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs

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

Imperial Flex (H5496-017-0) Pharmacy Out-of-Pocket Costs by Drug Tier
Drug Tier Retail Mail Order
Preferred Generic$0.00 copayNot available
Generic10% coinsuranceNot available
Preferred Brand25% coinsuranceNot available
Non-Preferred Drug25% coinsuranceNot available
Specialty Tier25% coinsuranceNot available
Select Care Drugs$0.00 copayNot available
*Deductible does not apply.

CMS 5-Star Performance Ratings (Contract ID: H5496)

CMS star ratings reflect how well a Medicare plan performs across key quality measures, such as managing chronic conditions, member satisfaction, and customer service. Ratings range from 1 to 5 stars and are updated each year by Medicare.

2027 Medicare Star Ratings for Contract H5496
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 ☆☆☆☆☆
Drug Safety and Accuracy of Drug Pricing ☆☆☆☆☆

Contact Information for Imperial Health Plan of California, Inc.

Website
Imperial Health Plan of California, Inc. Plan Page
Providers
Imperial Health Plan of California, Inc. Providers Page
Formulary
Imperial Health Plan of California, Inc. Formulary Page
Pharmacy
Imperial Health Plan of California, Inc. Pharmacy Page
New Member Health Plan Help
(800)838-5914
New Member Health Plan TTY
711
New Member Part D Help
(800)838-5914
New Member Part D TTY Users
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
Primary CMS datasets used for this Medicare Advantage Plan resource.
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.

Official plan information and secondary Medicare references.
Publisher Reference Last Accessed
Imperial Health Plan of California, Inc. (official source) http://www.imperialhealthplan.com October 4, 2026
CMS.gov Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans (C-SNPs) April 28, 2026
CMS.gov Medicare Advantage Plan Fact Sheet April 28, 2026
AARP.org The Big Choice: Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage April 28, 2026

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