Medicare Advantage · HMOPOS
MCS Classicare
Plan year 2026

MCS Classicare Essential (HMO-POS) H5577-008

5.0 · 2026 Star Rating · source: CMS · Ratings are updated annually
Monthly premium
$0
+ your Part B premium
Max out-of-pocket
$3,400
in-network annual cap
Primary care
$0
per visit copay
Specialist
$0
per visit

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

Rx deductible
$0
Inpatient hospital
$0
copay
no limit on covered hospital days
Outpatient surgery
$0
Emergency room
$40
Urgent care
$0

What's included, and what it's actually worth5 benefits included. Tap any card for the detail

Vision

$1,100/yr eyewear allowance
Eyewear allowance$1,100/yr eyewear allowance
This is a supplemental benefit with plan-specific limits. See plan documents for details.

Hearing

$750/yr hearing aid allowance
Hearing aid allowance$750/yr hearing aid allowance
This is a supplemental benefit with plan-specific limits. See plan documents for details.

OTC allowance

$47/month OTC allowance
Prepaid card$47/month OTC allowance
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Doctor Visits: PCP$0 copay
In-network$0 copay per visit
Doctor Visits: Specialist$0 copay
In-network$0 copay per visit
Inpatient Hospital$0 copay
In-network$0 copay
Benefit limitNone — additional covered days are unlimited
Outpatient Surgery$0 copay
In-network$0 copay per procedure
Transportation34 one-way trips/year
Trips per year34 one-way trips/year
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
$0
Preferred Generic
Tier 2
$0
Generic
Tier 3
$0
Preferred Brand
Tier 4
$0
Non-Pref Brand
Tier 5
33%
Specialty

Our take

Where this plan shines

This plan has a $0 monthly premium.
This plan’s out-of-pocket maximum ($3,400) is among the lowest available.
See your primary doctor for $0.
The specialist copay ($0) is among the more affordable options.
No separate drug deductible.
Highly rated by CMS (5 stars).

Things to know before you enroll

Limited coverage while traveling outside the plan’s service area.
Questions? Talk to a licensed agent at1-866-764-3312 (TTY: 711)

Plan documents

Plan questions

Common questions about MCS Classicare Essential (HMO-POS) (HMOPOS)

What does MCS Classicare Essential (HMO-POS) (HMOPOS) cover?

MCS Classicare Essential (HMO-POS) (HMOPOS) is a Medicare Advantage plan that the current plan record identifies as including Part D prescription drug coverage. The plan record also identifies Part D prescription drug coverage. Its published drug benefit lists 5 formulary tiers. Published supplemental benefits include vision ($1,100/yr eyewear allowance), hearing ($750/yr hearing aid allowance), over-the-counter (OTC) ($47/month OTC allowance), and transportation (34 one-way trips/year). Review the plan documents for covered services, limits, and rules. Coverage can change each plan year.

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How much does MCS Classicare Essential (HMO-POS) (HMOPOS) cost in 2026?

The published 2026 monthly plan premium for MCS Classicare Essential (HMO-POS) (HMOPOS) is $0. The standard Part B premium is $202.90/month in 2026 for most people; assistance may pay it for some members. The listed Part D deductible is $0. The in-network medical out-of-pocket maximum is $3,400; it does not include Part D drug spending. Published visit costs include primary care $0 and specialist visits $0. These figures are plan data, not a personal yearly-cost estimate.

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Can I use my current doctors with MCS Classicare Essential (HMO-POS) (HMOPOS)?

CMS lists MCS Classicare Essential (HMO-POS) (HMOPOS) as a HMOPOS plan. The record also identifies point-of-service flexibility, but exact out-of-network rules can vary. 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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Does MCS Classicare Essential (HMO-POS) (HMOPOS) cover my prescriptions?

MCS Classicare Essential (HMO-POS) (HMOPOS) has 5 published formulary tiers in the current plan record. Published preferred-pharmacy 30-day retail costs include Tier 1 at $0, Tier 2 at $0, Tier 3 at $0, Tier 4 at $0, and Tier 5 at 33%. The listed Part D deductible is $0. A tier listing does not confirm that a specific prescription is covered. Check each medication against the plan's current formulary, restrictions, pharmacy network, and costs before enrolling.

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What dental, vision, and hearing benefits does MCS Classicare Essential (HMO-POS) (HMOPOS) include?

The current plan record for MCS Classicare Essential (HMO-POS) (HMOPOS) lists vision ($1,100/yr eyewear allowance) and hearing ($750/yr hearing aid allowance). It also lists over-the-counter (OTC) ($47/month OTC allowance). The current data does not list dental as offered benefits. Benefit allowances, frequency, eligibility, and participating providers can have additional limits, so review the Summary of Benefits or Evidence of Coverage for the complete rules.

When can I enroll in MCS Classicare Essential (HMO-POS) (HMOPOS)?

MCS Classicare Essential (HMO-POS) (HMOPOS) is a 2026 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. A qualifying circumstance may create a Special Enrollment Period outside those dates. Confirm the enrollment window and effective date that apply to you before changing coverage.

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