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Humana
Plan year 2026

Humana Value Plus H5216-173 (PPO) H5216-173

3.5 · 2026 Star Rating · source: CMS · Ratings are updated annually
Monthly premium
$21.10
+ your Part B premium
Max out-of-pocket
$9,250
in-network annual cap
Primary care
$0
per visit copay
Specialist
20%
per visit
This plan includes a Part B giveback, which lowers what you pay for your Medicare Part B premium by up to $1 a month. Depending on how you pay Part B, the reduction may appear in your Social Security payment or on your Part B bill. That is up to $12 a year. Processing can take time; confirm the amount and timing with the plan.

Your costs at a glanceIn-network, for the 2026 plan year

Rx deductible
$615
Inpatient hospital
$1,882
per stay
no limit on covered hospital days
Inpatient mental health
$1,733
per stay
Outpatient surgery
$0
–20%
Emergency room
$115
Urgent care
30% (max $40/visit)

What's included, and what it's actually worth6 benefits included. Tap any card for the detail

Part B giveback

$1/month
DetailsThis plan includes a Part B giveback, which lowers what you pay for your Medicare Part B premium by up to $1 a month.
Processing can take time; confirm the amount and timing with the plan.

Dental

$5,000/yr allowance
Annual max$5,000/yr allowance
This is a supplemental benefit with plan-specific limits. See plan documents for details.

Hearing

$500/yr hearing aid allowance
Hearing aid allowance$500/yr hearing aid allowance
This is a supplemental benefit with plan-specific limits. See plan documents for details.

Vision

$350/yr eyewear allowance
Eyewear allowance$350/yr eyewear allowance
This is a supplemental benefit with plan-specific limits. See plan documents for details.
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Doctor Visits: PCP$0 copay
In-network$0 copay per visit
Doctor Visits: Specialist20%
In-network20% per visit
Inpatient Hospital$1,882 per stay
In-network$1,882 per stay
Benefit limitNone — additional covered days are unlimited
Outpatient Surgery$0–20%
In-network$0–20% per procedure
Mental Health$1,733 per stay
Inpatient psychiatric$1,733 per stay
Fitness$0 fitness benefit
MealsMeal benefit

Your coverageCheck your coverageFrom the doctors and prescriptions you added

Your plan's drug tiers30-day retail · after any applicable deductible

Tier 1
25%
Preferred Generic
Tier 2
25%
Generic
Tier 3
25%
Preferred Brand· after deductible
Tier 4
25%
Non-Pref Brand· after deductible
Tier 5
25%
Specialty· after deductible

Our take

Where this plan shines

See your primary doctor for $0.

Things to know before you enroll

This plan’s out-of-pocket maximum is above the national median.
Limited coverage while traveling outside the plan’s service area.
Questions? Talk to a licensed agent at1-866-764-3312 (TTY: 711)

Plan documents

Summary of Benefits (PDF)
Download the plan's official Summary of Benefits document
Evidence of Coverage (PDF)
Complete plan details and rules
Check Your Doctors
See if your doctors accept this plan
Documentos en español
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Helpful next steps

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Out-of-network/non-contracted providers are under no obligation to treat plan members, except in emergency situations. For a decision about whether we will cover an out-of-network service, we encourage you to contact the plan.

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