Essence Advantage Premier Plus (PPO) H6200-008
Your costs at a glanceIn-network, for the 2026 plan year
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Hearing
$1,000hearing aid allowance per 2 years
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Doctor Visits: PCP$0 copay
Doctor Visits: Specialist$0 copay
Inpatient Hospital$500 per stay
Outpatient Surgery$0 copay
Mental Health$500 per stay
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Your plan's drug tiers30-day retail · after any applicable deductible
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Common questions about Essence Advantage Premier Plus (PPO) (Local PPO)
What does Essence Advantage Premier Plus (PPO) (Local PPO) cover?
Essence Advantage Premier Plus (PPO) (Local PPO) 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 hearing ($1,000 hearing aid allowance per 2 years) and meals (Meal benefit). Review the plan documents for covered services, limits, and rules. Coverage can change each plan year.
Learn about Medicare AdvantageHow much does Essence Advantage Premier Plus (PPO) (Local PPO) cost in 2026?
The published 2026 monthly plan premium for Essence Advantage Premier Plus (PPO) (Local PPO) is $254. 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 $615. The in-network medical out-of-pocket maximum is $2,000; 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.
Understand Medicare drug-cost limitsCan I use my current doctors with Essence Advantage Premier Plus (PPO) (Local PPO)?
CMS lists Essence Advantage Premier Plus (PPO) (Local PPO) as a Local PPO plan. 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.
Check your doctorsDoes Essence Advantage Premier Plus (PPO) (Local PPO) cover my prescriptions?
Essence Advantage Premier Plus (PPO) (Local PPO) 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 $3, Tier 3 at $47, Tier 4 at 50%, and Tier 5 at 25%. The listed Part D deductible is $615. 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.
Check your prescriptionsWhat dental, vision, and hearing benefits does Essence Advantage Premier Plus (PPO) (Local PPO) include?
The current plan record for Essence Advantage Premier Plus (PPO) (Local PPO) lists hearing ($1,000 hearing aid allowance per 2 years). The current data does not list dental and vision 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 Essence Advantage Premier Plus (PPO) (Local PPO)?
Essence Advantage Premier Plus (PPO) (Local PPO) 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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