VNS Health EasyCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) H5549-011 • 2027 • Monroe County, NY
- Monthly Premium
- $23.60Plus Part B premium.
- Medical Deductible
- $0.00
- 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
- Monroe County, NY
- Local Enrollment
- 136 beneficiaries in Monroe County
Introduction
VNS Health EasyCare Plus, offered by VNS Health Medicare, is a Medicare Advantage Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) identified by CMS Plan ID H5549-011. The plan's Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) provider network serves its covered medical benefits, and the plan includes Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage. Its 2027 costs include a $23.60 monthly premium, $0.00 medical deductible, and $9850.00 in-network maximum out-of-pocket. The 2027 Part D prescription drug deductible is $700.00.
This plan is available to eligible beneficiaries who live in Monroe County, New York. According to CMS, 136 beneficiaries in Monroe County are enrolled in this plan. New members can contact the plan at (866)783-1444 (TTY 711) for help and additional plan information.
Eligibility
VNS Health EasyCare Plus is a Medicare D-SNP plan for people who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid.
- Special Needs Plan Type
- Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)
- Medicare Requirement
- Medicare Part A and Part B
- Special Needs Requirement
- Must qualify for Medicaid
- 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 Monroe County
Compare this plan with the two most-enrolled HMO D-SNP plans available in Monroe County, New York. Enrollment is based on CMS local enrollment data.
| Plan Detail | VNS Health EasyCare Plus | Medicare Blue Dual | MVP DualAccess |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMS Plan ID | H5549-011-0 |
H7524-003-0 |
H3305-033-0 |
| Local Enrollment | 136 | 992 | 511 |
| Monthly Premium | $23.60 | $23.70 | $13.10 |
| Medical Deductible | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Maximum Out-of-Pocket | $9,850.00 | $9,850.00 | $9,820.00 |
| Part B Giveback | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| Primary Care | 0% or 20% coinsurance | $0 copay | $0 copay |
| Specialist | 0% or 20% coinsurance | $0 copay | $0 copay |
| Part D Deductible | $700.00 | $700.00 | $700.00 |
| CMS Star Rating | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Dental | $0 copay | $0 copay | $0 copay |
| Vision | $0 copay | $0 copay | $0 copay |
| Hearing | $0 copay | $0 copay | $0 copay |
Plan Benefits
VNS Health EasyCare Plus 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 H5549-011.
You can also compare 2027 costs and coverage with last year, side-by-side: Plan H5549-011-0 Cost Compare.
Office Visits
- Primary care
- In-network: 0% or 20% coinsurance
- Specialist
- In-network: 0% or 20% coinsurance
Preventive and Wellness Services
- Annual wellness exam
- Not covered
- Telehealth benefit
- In-network: 0% or 0%-20% coinsurance
- 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: 0% or 20% coinsurance
- Lab services
- In-network: 0% or 20% coinsurance
- Outpatient x-rays
- In-network: 0% or 20% coinsurance
- Diagnostic tests and procedures
- In-network: 0% or 20% coinsurance
Emergency and Urgent Care Services
- Emergency room care
- 0% or 20% coinsurance
- Worldwide emergency care
- Coming soon
- Urgent care
- 0% or 20% coinsurance
- Inpatient hospital care
- Tier 1
$0 per day for days 1-60
$0 or $434 per day for days 61-90
$0 or $868 per day for days 91-150 - Skilled Nursing Facility
- Tier 1
$0 per day for days 1-20
$0 or $217 per day for days 21-100 - Ground ambulance
- In-network: 0% or 20% coinsurance
Mental Health Services
- Outpatient individual therapy
- In-network: 0% or 20% coinsurance
- Outpatient group therapy
- In-network: 0% or 20% coinsurance
- Inpatient psychiatric hospital care
- Tier 1
$0 per day for days 1-60
$0 or $434 per day for days 61-90
$0 or $868 per day for days 91-150
Rehabilitation Services
- Physical therapy and speech and language therapy
- In-network: 0% or 20% coinsurance
- Occupational therapy
- In-network: 0% or 20% coinsurance
Medical Equipment and Supplies
- Diabetes supplies
- In-network: 0% or 20% coinsurance
- Durable medical equipment
- In-network: 0% or 20% coinsurance
- Prosthetics
- In-network: 0% or 20% coinsurance
Medicare Part B Drugs
- Chemotherapy
- In-network: $0 copay
- Other Part B drugs (Medicare-covered)
- In-network: $0 copay
Dental Services
- Oral exam
- In-network: $0 copay
- Dental x-rays
- In-network: $0 copay
- Cleaning
- In-network: $0 copay
- Periodontics
- Not covered
- Endodontics
- Not covered
- Restorative services
- In-network: $0 copay
- Implant services
- In-network: $0 copay
- 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
- In-network: $0 copay
- Eyeglass lenses only
- In-network: $0 copay
- 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
- In-network: $0 copay
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 VNS Health EasyCare Plus as a Part B benefit.
Prescription Drug Coverage
VNS Health EasyCare Plus 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.
| Part D Premium Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Basic Part D Premium: | $23.60 |
| Supplemental Part D Premium: | $0.00 |
| Total Part D Premium: | $23.60 |
| Low-Income Premium Subsidy: | $40.45 |
| Low-Income Premium Subsidy Paid by CMS: | $23.60 |
| Low-Income Subsidy Premium: | $0.00 |
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 VNS Health Medicare starts contributing towards your prescription costs.
Prescription Drug Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs
Beyond premiums and deductibles, VNS Health EasyCare Plus may have additional costs at pharmacies. The table below outlines out-of-pocket expenses by drug tier.
| Drug Tier | Retail | Mail Order |
|---|---|---|
| Generic | 25% coinsurance | 25% coinsurance |
| Preferred Brand | 25% coinsurance | 25% coinsurance |
| Non-Preferred Brand | 25% coinsurance | 25% coinsurance |
| Specialty Tier | 25% coinsurance | 25% coinsurance |
| Select Care Drugs | $0.00 copay | $0.00 copay |
| *Deductible does not apply. | ||
CMS 5-Star Performance Ratings (Contract ID: H5549)
Medicare assigns star ratings to plans based on quality and performance across multiple measures, including customer service, member experience, and health outcomes. Ratings are updated annually by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and are shown on a 1 to 5 star scale, with 5 stars representing the highest quality.
| 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 VNS Health Medicare
- Website
- VNS Health Medicare Plan Page
- Providers
- VNS Health Medicare Providers Page
- Formulary
- VNS Health Medicare Formulary Page
- Pharmacy
- VNS Health Medicare Pharmacy Page
- New Member Health Plan Help
- (866)783-1444
- New Member Health Plan TTY
- 711
- New Member Part D Help
- (866)783-1444
- 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
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| VNS Health Medicare (official source) | http://www.vnshealthplans.org | October 4, 2026 |
| CMS.gov | Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) | April 28, 2026 |
| Medicare.gov | Compare types of Medicare Advantage Plans | April 28, 2026 |
| AARP.org | The Big Choice: Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage | April 28, 2026 |
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