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Medicare Advantage · C-SNP · HMO · 2027

Zing Elite Essentials Diabetes & Heart IL-IN (HMO C-SNP)

Zing Health H4624-0453.5 CMS rating for 2027
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No referral needed to see a specialist

At a glance: $9.80 monthly premium and $0 primary care visits.

Eligibility required for this C-SNP. The plan must verify that you have one of its qualifying chronic or disabling conditions, such as Cardio DIS CHF and Diabetes. See who can enroll

Monthly premium
$9.80
Part B premium separate
Yearly limit
$6,900
Most you’d pay for in-network care
Dental
$2,000/yr
Preventive & comprehensive dental allowance
Doctor visits
$0
Primary care · specialists $10

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Extra benefits
7 includedDental · OTC allowance · Vision · Hearing · Fitness · Transportation · Meals

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Who can enroll

Eligibility for this Special Needs Plan

Eligibility required for this C-SNP

The plan must verify that you have one of its qualifying chronic or disabling conditions, such as Cardio DIS CHF and Diabetes. If the plan uses a pre-enrollment assessment, provider verification is due by the end of your first month of enrollment. If verification is still missing, the plan must notify you and may disenroll you at the end of your second month. Your coverage continues if verification arrives before then. Review the official plan documents for the exact criteria.

Extra benefits for members who qualify

  • Food and produce benefit
  • General supports for living

These benefits are not available to every member. Even if you have a listed chronic condition, the plan must confirm that you meet its coverage criteria. See the Evidence of Coverage for complete rules.

Costs and copays

Deductibles, yearly limit, visits, hospital stays and drug tiers
DeductiblesMedical · $700 for drugs
$0
Yearly limitIn-network care, not counting drugs
$6,900
Primary doctorPer visit
$0
SpecialistPer visit · no referral needed
$10
Hospital stayNo limit on covered hospital days
Days 1-7: $436/day, Days 8-90: $0/day
Inpatient mental healthHospital stay
Days 1-8: $290/day, Days 9-90: $0/day
Outpatient surgeryPer procedure
$300
Emergency roomPer visit
$130
Urgent carePer visit
$10
Tier 1 · Preferred Generic30-day supply at a retail pharmacy
25%
Tier 2 · Generic30-day supply at a retail pharmacy
25%
Tier 3 · Preferred Brand30-day supply at a retail pharmacy, after deductible
25%
Tier 4 · Non-Pref Brand30-day supply at a retail pharmacy, after deductible
25%
Tier 5 · Specialty30-day supply at a retail pharmacy, after deductible
25%

Our take

Where this plan shines, and what to know

Where this plan shines

  • See your primary doctor for $0.
  • The specialist copay ($10) is among the more affordable options.
  • No separate medical deductible.

Things to know before you enroll

  • This plan’s out-of-pocket maximum is above the national median.
  • You’ll need to use in-network providers except in emergencies.
  • Limited coverage while traveling outside the plan’s service area.

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Common questions

6 answers about this plan

What does Zing Elite Essentials Diabetes & Heart IL-IN (HMO C-SNP) cover?

Zing Elite Essentials Diabetes & Heart IL-IN (HMO C-SNP) is a Chronic Condition Special Needs Plan, a Medicare Advantage plan for people whose qualifying condition the plan verifies, including cardiovascular disorders and diabetes. The plan record also identifies Part D prescription drug coverage. Its published drug benefit lists 5 formulary tiers. Published supplemental benefits include dental ($2,000/yr preventive & comprehensive dental allowance), vision ($350/yr eyewear allowance), hearing ($750 hearing aid allowance per 3 years), and over-the-counter (OTC) ($75/quarter OTC allowance). Review the plan documents for covered services, limits, and rules. Coverage can change each plan year.

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How much does Zing Elite Essentials Diabetes & Heart IL-IN (HMO C-SNP) cost in 2027?

The published 2027 monthly plan premium for Zing Elite Essentials Diabetes & Heart IL-IN (HMO C-SNP) is $9.80. Any Medicare premiums you owe are separate from the listed plan premium. The listed medical deductible is $0. The listed Part D deductible is $700. The in-network medical out-of-pocket maximum is $6,900; it does not include Part D drug spending. Published visit costs include primary care $0 and specialist visits $10. These figures are plan data, not a personal yearly-cost estimate.

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Can I use my current doctors with Zing Elite Essentials Diabetes & Heart IL-IN (HMO C-SNP)?

CMS lists Zing Elite Essentials Diabetes & Heart IL-IN (HMO C-SNP) as a HMO plan. The plan record says specialist referrals are not required. A network label alone does not confirm that a specific doctor participates. Use the doctor lookup tool, then confirm with the doctor's office and the plan before receiving care. Provider networks and member costs can change. Emergency care and travel coverage can follow different network rules.

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What chronic conditions qualify for Zing Elite Essentials Diabetes & Heart IL-IN (HMO C-SNP)?

Zing Elite Essentials Diabetes & Heart IL-IN (HMO C-SNP) is listed in the current plan record as a C-SNP. The plan must verify that you have one of its qualifying chronic or disabling conditions, such as Cardio DIS CHF and Diabetes. If the plan uses a pre-enrollment assessment, provider verification is due by the end of your first month of enrollment. If verification is still missing, the plan must notify you and may disenroll you at the end of your second month. Your coverage continues if verification arrives before then. Review the official plan documents for the exact criteria.

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How does Zing Elite Essentials Diabetes & Heart IL-IN (HMO C-SNP) coordinate care for my chronic condition?

Zing Elite Essentials Diabetes & Heart IL-IN (HMO C-SNP) is identified in the current plan record as a Chronic Condition Special Needs Plan for qualifying conditions that include Cardio DIS CHF and Diabetes. The record also lists dental ($2,000/yr preventive & comprehensive dental allowance), vision ($350/yr eyewear allowance), and hearing ($750 hearing aid allowance per 3 years). The data on this page does not describe a personal care plan or promise a specific care coordinator. Review the Evidence of Coverage and ask the plan how its model of care, provider communication, and medication support apply to your verified condition.

When can I enroll in Zing Elite Essentials Diabetes & Heart IL-IN (HMO C-SNP)?

Zing Elite Essentials Diabetes & Heart IL-IN (HMO C-SNP) is a 2027 Medicare Advantage plan. The Annual Enrollment Period runs from October 15 through December 7, with changes taking effect January 1. The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period runs from January 1 through March 31 for people already enrolled in Medicare Advantage. Because this is a C-SNP, the plan must also verify its eligibility requirements. A qualifying circumstance may create a Special Enrollment Period, but eligibility alone does not guarantee a year-round right to enroll. Confirm the enrollment window and effective date that apply to you before changing coverage.

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Plan documents

Summary of Benefits and Evidence of Coverage

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Zing Elite Essentials Diabetes & Heart IL-IN H4624-045 — 2027