Premier Care (HMO I-SNP) Medicare Special Need Plan H9917-007 • 2027
- Monthly Premium
- $0.00Plus Part B premium.
- Medical Deductible
- $0.00
- Maximum Out-of-Pocket
- $2200.00In-network
- Part B Giveback
- Not offered
- Prescription Coverage
- Enhanced, $450.00 deductible
- Additional Benefits
- Dental, Vision, Hearing
- Service Area
- See List
- Total Enrollment
- 0 beneficiaries
Introduction
CMS Plan ID H9917-007 identifies Premier Care, a Medicare Advantage Institutional Special Needs Plan (I-SNP) offered by Align Senior Care. Its provider network is a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), and Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage is included. For 2027, the plan has a $0.00 monthly premium, $0.00 medical deductible, and $2200.00 in-network maximum out-of-pocket. The 2027 Part D prescription drug deductible is $450.00.
Enrollment across the plan's service areas totals 0 beneficiaries, according to CMS. Enrollment is limited to beneficiaries who live within the plan's service area: See List.
Eligibility
Premier Care is a Facility-based Institutional (FI-SNP) plan for individuals that require nursing 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 is for individuals living in a long-term care 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 H9917-007.
Compare 2027 plan benefits with 2026.
Office Visits
| Covered Service | 2027 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Primary care | In-network: $0 copay | Coming soon |
| Specialist | In-network: $0-$10 copay | Coming soon |
Preventive and Wellness Services
| Covered Service | 2027 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Annual wellness exam | Not covered | Coming soon |
| Telehealth benefit | In-network: $0-$20 copay | Coming soon |
| Routine chiropractic | In-network: $30 copay | Coming soon |
| Fitness benefits | Coming soon | Coming soon |
| Health education | Not covered | Coming soon |
| Counseling services | Not covered | Coming soon |
| Over-the-counter drug benefits | In-network: $0 copay | Coming soon |
| Health transportation (non-emergency) | Coming soon | Coming soon |
Diagnostic, Lab, and Imaging Services
| Covered Service | 2027 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic radiology services | In-network: 20% coinsurance | Coming soon |
| Lab services | In-network: $0 copay | Coming soon |
| Outpatient x-rays | In-network: $0 copay | Coming soon |
| Diagnostic tests and procedures | In-network: 20% coinsurance | Coming soon |
Emergency and Urgent Care Services
| Covered Service | 2027 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency room care | $90 copay | Coming soon |
| Worldwide emergency care | Coming soon | Coming soon |
| Urgent care | $40 copay | Coming soon |
| Inpatient hospital care | Tier 1 $100 per day for days 1-6 $0 per day for days 7-90 $0 per stay |
Coming soon |
| Skilled Nursing Facility | $0 copay | Coming soon |
| Ground ambulance | In-network: $250 copay | Coming soon |
Mental Health Services
| Covered Service | 2027 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Outpatient individual therapy | In-network: 20% coinsurance | Coming soon |
| Outpatient group therapy | In-network: 20% coinsurance | Coming soon |
| Inpatient psychiatric hospital care | Tier 1 $100 per day for days 1-6 $0 per day for days 7-90 $0 per stay |
Coming soon |
Rehabilitation Services
| Covered Service | 2027 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Physical therapy and speech and language therapy | In-network: $0 copay | Coming soon |
| Occupational therapy | In-network: $0 copay | Coming soon |
Medical Equipment and Supplies
| Covered Service | 2027 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes supplies | In-network: $0 copay | Coming soon |
| Durable medical equipment | In-network: 20% coinsurance | Coming soon |
| Prosthetics | In-network: 20% coinsurance | Coming soon |
Medicare Part B Drugs
| Covered Service | 2027 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Chemotherapy | In-network: 0%-20% coinsurance | Coming soon |
| Other Part B drugs (Medicare-covered) | In-network: 0%-20% coinsurance | Coming soon |
Dental Services
| Covered Service | 2027 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Oral exam | In-network: $0 copay | Coming soon |
| Dental x-rays | In-network: $0 copay | Coming soon |
| Cleaning | In-network: $0 copay | Coming soon |
| Periodontics | In-network: $0 copay | Coming soon |
| Endodontics | In-network: $0 copay | Coming soon |
| Restorative services | In-network: $0 copay | Coming soon |
| Implant services | In-network: $0 copay | Coming soon |
| Orthodontics | Not covered | Coming soon |
| Oral/Maxillofacial surgery | In-network: $0 copay | Coming soon |
Vision Services
| Covered Service | 2027 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Routine eye exam | In-network: $0 copay | Coming soon |
| Contact lenses | In-network: $0 copay | Coming soon |
| Eyeglass frames only | In-network: $0 copay | Coming soon |
| Eyeglass lenses only | In-network: $0 copay | Coming soon |
| Eyeglasses (frames & lenses) | In-network: $0 copay | Coming soon |
| Upgrades | In-network: $0 copay | Coming soon |
Hearing Services
| Covered Service | 2027 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Hearing exam | In-network: $0 copay | Coming soon |
| Fitting/evaluation | In-network: $0 copay | Coming soon |
| Prescription hearing aids | In-network: $0 copay | Coming soon |
| OTC hearing aids | In-network: $0 copay | Coming soon |
Additional and Special Needs Services
| Covered Service | 2027 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Adult day health services | Not covered | Coming soon |
| Home-based palliative care | Not covered | Coming soon |
| Personal emergency response system | Coming soon | Coming soon |
| Weight management programs | Not covered | Coming soon |
| Wigs for chemotherapy-related hair loss | Coming soon | Coming soon |
| Alternative therapies | Not covered | Coming soon |
| Massage therapy | Not covered | Coming soon |
| Home/bathroom safety devices | Not covered | Coming soon |
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.
| 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 $450.00 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.
| Drug Tier | Retail | Mail Order |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred Generic | $0.00 copay | Not available |
| Generic | $10.00 copay | Not available |
| Preferred Brand | 25% coinsurance | Not available |
| Non-Preferred Drug | 25% coinsurance | Not available |
| Specialty Tier | 28% coinsurance | Not available |
| *Deductible does not apply. | ||
CMS 5-Star Performance Ratings (Contract ID: H9917)
Medicare evaluates plan quality using a star rating system developed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Ratings are based on measures such as health outcomes, member experience, and customer service, and are reported on a 1 to 5 star scale, with higher ratings indicating stronger overall performance.
| 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 | Not enough data available |
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)788-8935
- New Member Health Plan TTY
- 711
- New Member Part D Help
- (844)788-8935
- 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 (H9917-007-0) is available in the following locations (click to open):
Medicare Plan Data Sources and Methodology
| 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.
| 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 |
| Medicare.gov | Compare types of Medicare Advantage Plans | April 28, 2026 |
| NCOA.org | 5 Steps to Choosing the Right Medicare Plan for You | April 28, 2026 |
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