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Premier Care (HMO I-SNP) Medicare Special Need Plan H3274-002 • 2027

CMS Rating: Not yet rated by CMS.
Monthly Premium
$0.00Plus Part B premium.
Medical Deductible
$0.00
Maximum Out-of-Pocket
$1900.00In-network
Part B Giveback
Not offered
Prescription Coverage
Enhanced, $50.00 deductible
Additional Benefits
Dental, Vision, Hearing
Service Area
See List
Total Enrollment
507 beneficiaries
Last update: October 6, 2026
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Introduction

Premier Care, offered by Align Senior Care, is a Medicare Advantage Institutional Special Needs Plan (I-SNP) identified by CMS Plan ID H3274-002. 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 $0.00 monthly premium, $0.00 medical deductible, and $1900.00 in-network maximum out-of-pocket. The 2027 Part D prescription drug deductible is $50.00.

This plan has 507 beneficiaries enrolled across its service areas based on CMS enrollment data. To enroll, you must live within the plan's service area: See List.

Eligibility

Premier Care is an Hybrid Institutional (HI-SNP) plan for individuals requiring nursing-level care.

Special Needs Plan Type
Institutional Special Needs Plan (I-SNP)
Medicare Requirement
Must have Medicare Part A and Part B
Special Needs Requirement
This plan accommodates individuals in a long-term care facility. It is also available to people who need the level of care given in a long-term care facility who can remain at home or live in an assisted living facility.
Service Area Requirement
Must live in the plan's service area
Prescription Drug Coverage
Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage is included.

Plan Benefits

Premier Care 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 H3274-002.

Compare 2027 plan benefits with 2026.

Office Visits

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

Preventive and Wellness Services

Preventive and wellness service costs and benefits by plan year.
Covered Service 2027 2026
Annual wellness exam Not covered Not covered
Telehealth benefit In-network: $0 copay In-network: $0 copay
Routine chiropractic In-network: $30 copay In-network: $30 copay
Fitness benefits Coming soon Not covered
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% coinsurance In-network: 20% coinsurance
Lab services In-network: $0 copay In-network: $0 copay
Outpatient x-rays In-network: $0 copay In-network: $0 copay
Diagnostic tests and procedures In-network: 20% coinsurance In-network: 20% coinsurance

Emergency and Urgent Care Services

Emergency, urgent care, hospital, ambulance, and skilled nursing costs by plan year.
Covered Service 2027 2026
Emergency room care $90 copay $90 copay
Worldwide emergency care Coming soon Not covered
Urgent care $40 copay $40 copay
Inpatient hospital care Tier 1
$0 per stay
Tier 1
$0 per stay
Skilled Nursing Facility Tier 1
$0 per day for days 1-100
Tier 1
$0 per day for days 1-100
Ground ambulance In-network: $125 copay In-network: $125 copay

Mental Health Services

Mental health therapy and inpatient psychiatric care costs by plan year.
Covered Service 2027 2026
Outpatient individual therapy In-network: 20% coinsurance In-network: 20% coinsurance
Outpatient group therapy In-network: 20% coinsurance In-network: 20% coinsurance
Inpatient psychiatric hospital care Tier 1
$0 per stay
Tier 1
$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: $0 copay In-network: $0 copay
Occupational therapy In-network: $0 copay In-network: $0 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: 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 In-network: $0 copay
Dental x-rays In-network: $0 copay In-network: $0 copay
Cleaning In-network: $0 copay In-network: $0 copay
Periodontics In-network: $0 copay In-network: $0 copay
Endodontics In-network: $0 copay In-network: $0 copay
Restorative services In-network: $0 copay In-network: $0 copay
Implant services In-network: $0 copay In-network: $0 copay
Orthodontics Not covered Not covered
Oral/Maxillofacial surgery In-network: $0 copay In-network: $0 copay

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 In-network: $0 copay In-network: $0 copay
Eyeglass frames only In-network: $0 copay In-network: $0 copay
Eyeglass lenses only In-network: $0 copay In-network: $0 copay
Eyeglasses (frames & lenses) In-network: $0 copay In-network: $0 copay
Upgrades In-network: $0 copay In-network: $0 copay

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 In-network: $0 copay In-network: $0 copay

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 Premier Care as a Part B benefit.

Prescription Drug Coverage

Premier Care 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.

Premier Care (H3274-002-0) Prescription Drug Plan Premium Details
Part D Premium Component Amount
Basic Part D Premium:$0.00
Supplemental Part D Premium:$0.00
Total Part D Premium:$0.00
Low-Income Premium Subsidy:$7.28
Low-Income Premium Subsidy Paid by CMS:$0.00
Low-Income Subsidy Premium:$0.00

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

Prescription Drug Plan Deductible

This plan has a $50.00 annual Part D deductible. You'll pay this deductible at the pharmacy before Align Senior Care starts contributing towards your prescription costs.

Prescription Drug Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs

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

Premier Care (H3274-002-0) Pharmacy Out-of-Pocket Costs by Drug Tier
Drug Tier Retail Mail Order
Preferred Generic$0.00 copay$0.00 copay
Generic$10.00 copay$10.00 copay
Preferred Brand25% coinsurance$45.00 copay
Non-Preferred Drug25% coinsurance$95.00 copay
Specialty Tier32% coinsurance33% coinsurance
*Deductible does not apply.

CMS 5-Star Performance Ratings (Contract ID: H3274)

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 H3274
CMS Measure Star Rating
2027 Overall Rating ☆☆☆☆☆
Staying Healthy: Screenings, Tests, Vaccines Not enough data available
Managing Chronic (Long Term) Conditions Not enough data available
Member Experience with Health Plan Not enough data available
Complaints and Changes in Plans Performance Not enough data available
Health Plan Customer Service Not enough data available
Drug Plan Customer Service ☆☆☆☆☆
Complaints and Changes in the Drug Plan Not enough data available
Member Experience with the Drug Plan Not enough data available
Drug Safety and Accuracy of Drug Pricing ☆☆☆☆☆

Contact Information for Align Senior Care

Website
Align Senior Care Plan Page
Providers
Align Senior Care Providers Page
Formulary
Align Senior Care Formulary Page
Pharmacy
Align Senior Care Pharmacy Page
New Member Health Plan Help
(844)305-3879
New Member Health Plan TTY
711
New Member Part D Help
(844)305-3879
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.

Plan Availability

Premier Care (H3274-002-0) is available in the following locations (click to open):

Alameda
Los Angeles
Marin
Orange
Riverside
San Francisco
San Mateo
Santa Clara
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
Align Senior Care (official source) http://www.alignseniorcare.com October 4, 2026
CMS.gov Institutional Special Needs Plans (I-SNPs) April 28, 2026
CMS.gov Medicare Advantage Plan Fact Sheet April 28, 2026
Medicare.gov Joining a plan April 28, 2026

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