Community DualCare Aligned (HMO D-SNP) H9826-005 • 2027 • Harris County, TX
- Monthly Premium
- $0.00Plus 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
- Harris County, TX
- Local Enrollment
- 0 beneficiaries in Harris County
Introduction
Community DualCare Aligned is a Medicare Advantage Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) offered by Community Health Choice. The plan uses a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) provider network and includes Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage. For the 2027 plan year, it has a $0.00 monthly premium, $0.00 medical deductible, and $9850.00 in-network maximum out-of-pocket. CMS Plan ID H9826-005 identifies this plan. The 2027 Part D prescription drug deductible is $700.00.
This plan is available to eligible residents of Harris County, Texas. CMS reports 0 beneficiaries enrolled in this plan in Harris County. For assistance with this plan, new members can call (833)276-8306 (TTY 711).
Eligibility
Community DualCare Aligned is a Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) designed for individuals enrolled in 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 Harris County
Compare this plan with the two most-enrolled HMO D-SNP plans available in Harris County, Texas. Enrollment is based on CMS local enrollment data.
| Plan Detail | Community DualCare Aligned | HealthSpring TotalCare | Wellcare Superior HealthPlan Dual Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMS Plan ID | H9826-005-0 |
H4513-060-1 |
H0174-004-0 |
| Local Enrollment | 0 | 5,096 | 2,403 |
| Monthly Premium | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Medical Deductible | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Maximum Out-of-Pocket | $9,850.00 | $9,850.00 | $9,850.00 |
| Part B Giveback | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| Primary Care | $0 copay | $0 copay | $0 copay |
| Specialist | $0 copay | $0 copay | $0 copay |
| Part D Deductible | $700.00 | $300.00 | $700.00 |
| CMS Star Rating | Not yet rated | 3.5 | 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
Community DualCare Aligned 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 H9826-005.
You can also compare 2027 costs and coverage with last year, side-by-side: Plan H9826-005-0 Cost Compare.
Office Visits
- Primary care
- In-network: $0 copay
- Specialist
- In-network: $0 copay
Preventive and Wellness Services
- Annual wellness exam
- In-network: $0 copay
- 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: $0 copay
- Lab services
- In-network: $0 copay
- Outpatient x-rays
- In-network: $0 copay
- Diagnostic tests and procedures
- In-network: $0 copay
Emergency and Urgent Care Services
- Emergency room care
- $0 copay
- Worldwide emergency care
- Coming soon
- Urgent care
- $0 copay
- Inpatient hospital care
- Tier 1
$0 per day for days 1-60
$0 per day for days 61-90
$0 per day for days 91-150 - Skilled Nursing Facility
- Tier 1
$0 per day for days 1-20
$0 per day for days 21-100 - Ground ambulance
- In-network: $0 copay
Mental Health Services
- Outpatient individual therapy
- In-network: $0 copay
- Outpatient group therapy
- In-network: $0 copay
- Inpatient psychiatric hospital care
- Tier 1
$0 per day for days 1-60
$0 per day for days 61-90
$0 per day for days 91-150
Rehabilitation Services
- Physical therapy and speech and language therapy
- In-network: $0 copay
- Occupational therapy
- In-network: $0 copay
Medical Equipment and Supplies
- Diabetes supplies
- In-network: $0 copay
- Durable medical equipment
- In-network: $0 copay
- Prosthetics
- In-network: $0 copay
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
- 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
- In-network: $0 copay
- Eyeglass lenses only
- In-network: $0 copay
- Eyeglasses (frames & lenses)
- In-network: $0 copay
- Upgrades
- In-network: $0 copay
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
- Not covered
- Massage therapy
- Not covered
- Home/bathroom safety devices
- Not covered
Certain preventive services are covered 100% by Community DualCare Aligned as a Part B benefit.
Prescription Drug Coverage
Community DualCare Aligned 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: | ($24.10) |
| Supplemental Part D Premium: | $24.10 |
| Total Part D Premium: | $0.00 |
| Low-Income Premium Subsidy: | $6.27 |
| 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 $700.00 annual Part D deductible. You'll pay this deductible at the pharmacy before Community Health Choice starts contributing towards your prescription costs.
Prescription Drug Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs
Beyond premiums and deductibles, Community DualCare Aligned 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 | $0.00 copay | Not available |
| Preferred Brand | 25% coinsurance | Not available |
| Non-Preferred Drug | 25% coinsurance | Not available |
| Specialty Tier | 25% coinsurance | Not available |
| Select Care Drugs | $0.00 copay | Not available |
| *Deductible does not apply. | ||
CMS 5-Star Performance Ratings (Contract ID: H9826)
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.
| 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 Community Health Choice
- Website
- Community Health Choice Plan Page
- Providers
- Community Health Choice Providers Page
- Formulary
- Community Health Choice Formulary Page
- Pharmacy
- Community Health Choice Pharmacy Page
- New Member Health Plan Help
- (833)276-8306
- New Member Health Plan TTY
- 711
- New Member Part D Help
- (833)276-8306
- 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Choice (official source) | http://www.communityhealthchoice.org/ | October 4, 2026 |
| CMS.gov | Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-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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