Medicare Advantage Plan H8604-014-1 in Morgan County, OH The Health Plan SecureChoice Optimum (PPO) • 2026
Plan H8604-014-1, marketed as The Health Plan SecureChoice Optimum (PPO), is a Medicare Advantage Plan offered by The Health Plan, with prescription drug coverage. This 2026 Part C plan has a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) provider network.
The latest CMS enrollment data shows an estimated 5,209 Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in this plan, with 85 members in Morgan County, OH.
The Health Plan SecureChoice Optimum Overview
Plan Overview for H8604-014-1 |
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| CMS Plan ID: |
H8604-014-1
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| Plan Type: | PPO |
| Plan Year: | 2026 |
| Monthly Premium: |
$0.00
Plus your Medicare Part B premium. |
| Medical Deductible: | $0.00 |
| Maximum Out-of-Pocket: | $5900.00 (In-Network) |
| Part B Give Back: | Not offered |
| Prescription Drug Coverage: | Enhanced, $150.00 deductible |
| Additional Benefits: | Dental, Vision, Hearing |
| Service Area: | Morgan County, OH |
| Enrollment (Nationwide): | 5,209 beneficiaries |
| Enrollment (CMS – Local) | 85 beneficiaries in Morgan County |
| Provided By: | The Health Plan |
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Health Plan SecureChoice Optimum (PPO)
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions people have about Plan ID H8604-014-1:
What is the monthly premium for The Health Plan SecureChoice Optimum (PPO)?
The 2026 monthly premium is $0.00, in addition to any Medicare Part B premium you must pay.
What is the out-of-pocket maximum for Plan ID H8604-014-1?
Plan ID H8604-014-1 has a 2026 in-network maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP) limit of $5900.00. After you reach this limit, the plan pays covered in-network Part A and Part B costs for the remainder of the year.
Is prescription drug coverage included with The Health Plan SecureChoice Optimum?
Yes. Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage is included with The Health Plan SecureChoice Optimum. The Part D deductible is $150.00 for 2026.
How is Plan ID H8604-014-1 rated by CMS?
Plan ID H8604-014-1 is included under contract H8604, which has a ★3.5 out of 5 CMS Star Rating for 2026.
What type of provider network does The Health Plan SecureChoice Optimum use?
The Health Plan SecureChoice Optimum uses a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) provider network.
What is the enrollment for Plan ID H8604-014-1?
The most recent CMS enrollment data shows approximately 5,209 beneficiaries enrolled in Plan ID H8604-014-1.
Who offers The Health Plan SecureChoice Optimum?
The Health Plan SecureChoice Optimum is offered by The Health Plan.
CMS Medicare Star Ratings
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) annually rates Medicare Advantage PPOs in nine key categories using a 5-star system. These ratings help you gauge the quality of care and service you might receive with this The Health Plan plan.
| CMS Measure | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| 2026 Overall Rating | |
| Staying Healthy: Screenings, Tests, Vaccines | |
| Managing Chronic (Long Term) Conditions | |
| Member Experience with Health Plan | |
| Complaints and Changes in Plans Performance | |
| Health Plan Customer Service | Not enough data available |
| Drug Plan Customer Service | |
| Complaints and Changes in the Drug Plan | |
| Member Experience with the Drug Plan | |
| Drug Safety and Accuracy of Drug Pricing |
Covered Services & Costs
Office Visits
This plan lists in-network cost sharing for primary care and specialist visits, along with related office-based services.
| Covered Service | In-Network Cost |
|---|---|
| Primary: | In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: $25 copay |
| Specialist: | In-network: $40 copay | Out-of-network: $60 copay |
Preventive and Wellness Services
Preventive and wellness benefits may include routine exams, telehealth, fitness programs, health education, and other in-network services.
| Covered Service | In-Network Cost |
|---|---|
| Annual wellness exam: | In-network: $0 copay |
| Telehealth benefit: | In-network: $0 copay |
| Routine chiropractic: | Not covered |
| Fitness benefits: | In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: $0 copay, 0% coinsurance |
| Health education: | In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: 30% coinsurance |
| Counseling services: | Not covered |
| Over-the-counter drug benefits: | In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: $0 copay, 0% coinsurance |
| Health transportation (non-emergency): | Not covered |
Diagnostic, Lab, and Imaging Services
Diagnostic coverage includes in-network cost sharing for lab tests, x-rays, radiology, and other diagnostic procedures used to evaluate health conditions.
| Covered Service | In-Network Cost |
|---|---|
| Diagnostic radiology services: | In-network: $0-$150 copay | Out-of-network: 30% coinsurance |
| Lab services: | In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: 30% coinsurance |
| Outpatient x-rays: | In-network: $50 copay | Out-of-network: 30% coinsurance |
| Diagnostic tests and procedures: | In-network: $50 copay | Out-of-network: 30% coinsurance |
Emergency and Urgent Care Services
Emergency and inpatient coverage includes cost sharing for urgent care, emergency room visits, ambulance transportation, hospital stays, and skilled nursing facility care.
| Covered Service | In-Network Cost |
|---|---|
| Emergency room care: | $125 copay |
| Worldwide emergency care: | $125 copay |
| Urgent care: | $40 copay |
| Inpatient hospital care: | In-network: | Tier 1 | $375 per day for days 1-5 | $0 per day for days 6-90 | $0 per stay | Out-of-network: | 30% per stay |
| Skilled Nursing Facility: | In-network: | Tier 1 | $0 per day for days 1-20 | $218 per day for days 21-100 | Out-of-network: | 20% per stay |
| Ground ambulance: | In-network: $250 copay | Out-of-network: $250 copay |
Mental Health Services
Mental health coverage includes in-network cost sharing for outpatient individual and group therapy, as well as inpatient psychiatric hospital care.
| Covered Service | In-Network Cost |
|---|---|
| Outpatient individual therapy: | In-network: $40 copay | Out-of-network: $60 copay |
| Outpatient group therapy: | In-network: $40 copay | Out-of-network: $60 copay |
| Inpatient psychiatric hospital care: | In-network: | Tier 1 | $375 per day for days 1-5 | $0 per day for days 6-90 | $0 per stay | Out-of-network: | 30% per stay |
Rehabilitation Services
Rehabilitation coverage includes in-network cost sharing for physical therapy, speech and language therapy, and occupational therapy services.
| Covered Service | In-Network Cost |
|---|---|
| Physical therapy and speech and language therapy: | In-network: $40 copay | Out-of-network: $60 copay |
| Occupational therapy: | In-network: $40 copay | Out-of-network: $60 copay |
Medical Equipment and Supplies
Medical equipment coverage includes in-network cost sharing for diabetes supplies, durable medical equipment, prosthetics, and related supplies.
| Covered Service | In-Network Cost |
|---|---|
| Diabetes supplies: | In-network: 0%-20% coinsurance | Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance |
| Durable medical equipment: | In-network: 20% coinsurance | Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance |
| Prosthetics: | In-network: 20% coinsurance | Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance |
Medicare Part B Drugs
Medicare Part B drug coverage includes in-network cost sharing for chemotherapy and other medications covered under Medicare Part B.
| Covered Service | In-Network Cost |
|---|---|
| Chemotherapy: | In-network: 0%-20% coinsurance | Out-of-network: 30% coinsurance |
| Other Part B drugs (Medicare-covered): | In-network: 0%-20% coinsurance | Out-of-network: 30% coinsurance |
Dental Services
Dental coverage includes in-network cost sharing for preventive care, exams, x-rays, cleanings, and comprehensive dental procedures.
| Covered Service | In-Network Cost |
|---|---|
| Oral exam: | In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: $0 copay, 0% coinsurance |
| Dental x-rays: | In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: $0 copay, 0% coinsurance |
| Cleaning: | In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: $0 copay, 0% coinsurance |
| Periodontics: | In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance |
| Endodontics: | In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance |
| Restorative services: | In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance |
| Implant services: | Not covered |
| Orthodontics: | Not covered |
| Oral/Maxillofacial surgery: | In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance |
Vision Services
Vision coverage includes in-network cost sharing for routine eye exams, contact lenses, eyeglass frames and lenses, and related eyewear services.
| Covered Service | In-Network Cost |
|---|---|
| Routine eye exam: | In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: $60 copay |
| Contact lenses: | In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: $15 copay |
| Eyeglass frames only: | In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: $15 copay |
| Eyeglass lenses only: | In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: $15 copay |
| Eyeglasses (frames & lenses): | Not covered |
| Upgrades: | Not covered |
Hearing Services
Hearing coverage includes in-network cost sharing for hearing exams, fittings and evaluations, prescription hearing aids, and over-the-counter hearing aids.
| Covered Service | In-Network Cost |
|---|---|
| Hearing exam: | In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: $60 copay |
| Fitting/evaluation: | In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: $0 copay, 0% coinsurance |
| Prescription hearing aids: | In-network: $399-$899 copay | Out-of-network: $399-$899 copay |
| OTC hearing aids: | Not covered |
Additional and Special Needs Services
Additional benefits may include in-network services for adult day health, palliative care, personal emergency response systems, weight management, alternative therapies, and home safety needs.
| Covered Service | In-Network Cost |
|---|---|
| Adult day health services: | Not covered |
| Home-based palliative care: | Not covered |
| Personal emergency response system: | Not covered |
| Weight management programs: | Not covered |
| Wigs for chemotherapy-related hair loss: | Not covered |
| Alternative therapies: | Not covered |
| Massage therapy: | Not covered |
| Home/bathroom safety devices: | Not covered |
The Health Plan SecureChoice Optimum covers 100% of certain preventive services as a required Part B benefit.
Prescription Drug Coverage
Part D Coverage Level (Benefit Design)
The Health Plan SecureChoice Optimum includes an enhanced benefit Medicare Part D plan (PDP). Enhanced plans have a higher actuarial value than basic plans. Actuarial value simply refers to the percentage of cost that's covered by the plan.
Plan Premium
The following table outlines the prescription drug plan premium details of this plan.
| Part D Premium Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Basic Part D Premium: | $0.00 |
| Supplemental Part D Premium: | $0.00 |
| Total Part D Premium: | $0.00 |
| Low Income Premium Subsidy: | $31.38 |
| Low Income Premium Subsidy CMS Pays: | $0.00 |
| Low Income Subsidy Premium: | $0.00 |
For more information about the Low Income Subsidy, refer to the Social Security Extra Help page.
Plan Deductible
The Medicare Part D annual deductible with this plan is $150.00. This is the amount you must pay at the pharmacy before The Health Plan begins paying its share.
Out-of-Pocket Costs
In addition to the plan's monthly premium and deductible, The Health Plan SecureChoice Optimum has out-of-pocket costs that you must pay when you pick up your prescriptions. The following table shows you those costs.
| Drug Tier | Retail | Mail Order |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred Generic | $0.00 copay | Coming soon |
| Generic | $2.00 copay | Coming soon |
| Preferred Brand | 25% coinsurance | Coming soon |
| Non-Preferred Drug | 40% coinsurance | Coming soon |
| Specialty Tier | 31% coinsurance | Coming soon |
| *Deductible does not apply. | ||
Contact The Health Plan
Call 833-748-3201 (TTY 711) to speak with a licensed HealthCompare insurance agent (M-F 8AM-10PM, Sat 9AM-8PM EST) and learn more about this plan and other plans on this site. You may also Enroll Online .
| Contact Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Website: | The Health Plan Plan Page |
| New Members: | 1-877-847-7915 |
| Existing Members: | 1-877-847-7907 |
| Plan Address: | The Health Plan | 1110 Main St | Wheeling, WV 26003 |
Medicare Plan Decision Resources
Medicare Plan Data Sources and Methodology
| Data Source | Publisher | CMS Version |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Source Files | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | 202608 |
| Medicare Part C & D Performance | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | 2026 |
| Plan Benefits Package | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | 2026 |
| Monthly Enrollment by Contract/Plan/State/County | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | 2026-08 |
| Publisher | Reference | Last Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| The Health Plan (official source) | http://www.healthplan.org/medicare | October 13, 2025 |
| Medicare.gov | Compare types of Medicare Advantage Plans | 25 May, 2025 |
| NCOA.org | 5 Steps to Choosing the Right Medicare Plan for You | 25 May, 2025 |
| Medicare.gov | Compare Original Medicare & Medicare Advantage | 25 May, 2025 |
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