Signature (HMO)

Healthfirst Signature (HMO) is a Medicare Advantage plan that gives you the flexibility to pick benefits that best suit your needs and provides you with a specially-trained member services team dedicated to making healthcare easy for you. This plan offers the benefits of Original Medicare plus much more. For a $0 monthly premium, you will get access to benefits such as prescription drug coverage, dental, hearing, vision, acupuncture, SilverSneakers® fitness program, 24/7 access to doctors through phone or video chat as well as the Nurse Help Line. In addition, you may choose one Choice Extras benefit upon enrollment: $35 per quarter over-the-counter (OTC) allowance, 12 one-way trips to/from your doctor, or no dental deductible (rather than the $100 dental deductible standard with the plan). And, you don’t need referrals to see in-network specialists. This plan is designed for people who do not qualify for programs like Extra Help (also known as Low Income Subsidy), Medicare Savings Programs (MSP), or Medicaid.

Plan Highlights:

Your pick of one Choice Extras benefit: OTC allowance or transportation or $0 dental deductible
Dedicated member services team
Comprehensive dental
No-cost preferred generic drugs
Vision exams and eyeglasses
Hearing exams and hearing aids
Supplemental drug coverage for prescription vitamins and erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs
Acupuncture

2022

Signature (HMO)

Summary of Benefits and Coverage (PDF)

Star Ratings

2022 Star Ratings

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Every year, Medicare evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system.

Low Income Subsidy Premium Pricing

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Eligible Age

65 or older (or under 65 with )

Eligible Service Areas

Reside within New York City’s five boroughs (The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island), Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Sullivan, and Westchester counties.

Other Eligibility Requirements

Qualify for Medicare Part A.

Enroll and continue to pay for Medicare Part B.

Choice Extra

$35 per quarter over-the-counter (OTC) allowance, 12 one-way trips to/from your doctor, or $0 comprehensive dental deductible

Annual Supplemental Physical Exam

$0 copay

Dental

$0 copay for covered preventive and comprehensive dental services; up to $2,500 maximum coverage per year;

$100 deductible for comprehensive dental services (does not apply if selected as Choice Extra)

Vision

$0 copay for routine vision exams

$250 benefit allowance every two years toward one pair of eyeglass frames with covered lenses or contact lenses

Hearing

$0 for routine hearing exams

$0-$1,475 copay per hearing aid for up to two hearings aids per year

Nutrition Counseling

$0 copay for up to 6 counseling visits per year

Acupuncture

$0 copay for up to 20 visits per year for chronic low back pain and 12 supplemental visits per year for any condition

Telemedicine ()

$0 copay

Nurse Help Line Access

$0 copay

Meal Delivery

$0 copay for up to 84 meals delivered to your home for up to 28 days following a discharge from hospital to home or from a skilled nursing facility to home with a stay greater than two days, if recommended by a provider.

Dental and Vision Quick Reference Guide

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Costs & Benefits

Signature (HMO)

$7,550

Your Annual Checkup ()

$0 copay

$45 copay

Outpatient Lab Tests (including COVID-19)

$0 copay

Retail Health Clinic

$15 copay

Urgent Care

$65 copay

Emergency Room

$90 copay

Ambulance

$275 copay

Ambulatory Surgery Visit

$240 copay

20% of the cost for each outpatient hospital visit

$399 copay per day for up to 5 days $0 copay per day after 5 days

Skilled Nursing Facility

$0 copay per day for up to 20 days$188 copay per day for days 21–100

Choice Extras benefits (OTC, non-emergent transportation or $0 comprehensive dental deductible)

Healthfirst Signature (HMO) offers enrollees a choice of one of three supplemental benefits upon enrollment: an allowance for over-the-counter (OTC) non-prescription drugs and/or health-related items, non-emergent transportation to healthcare provider locations, or a reduction in your deductible for comprehensive dental services. Enrollees may choose only one of the three benefits and may not switch to another choice during the year.

The OTC allowance is $35 per quarter toward approved OTC non-prescription drugs and/or health-related items at participating providers (retail locations and mail order) for enrollee’s personal use.
The non-emergent transportation benefit option covers up to 12 one-way trips to an approved healthcare provider location, using a participating transportation provider arranged by Healthfirst’s transportation vendor at least two (2) days prior to the healthcare appointment. Prior authorization is required.
The $0 dental deductible benefit option takes away the $100 deductible on covered comprehensive dental services standard with the plan to a $0 deductible.

Prescriptions

We want to help you get the most out of your Part D prescription drug benefits. Please refer to the formulary links below to see which medications fall under each tier. Please note that Healthfirst may add or remove drugs from the Medicare formulary during the year. You’ll receive notice when changes are made.

Deductible (Applies to Tiers 3-5)

$250

(Tier 1)

$0 copay, no deductible

(Tier 2)

$10 copay for 30-day or 90-day supply, no deductible

(Tier 3)

$47 copay for 30-day or 90-day supply, after deductible

Non-Preferred Drugs (Tier 4)

$100 copay for 30-day supply, after deductible

(Tier 5)

26% of cost, after deductible

Supplemental Drugs (Tier 6)

$10 copay for 30-day supply, no deductible

Select Insulins

$35 copay for 30-day or 90-day supply, no deductible

(List of Covered Drugs)

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List of Drugs Requiring

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List of Drugs Requiring

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More Information: Medicare Coverage Decisions, Appeals, and Complaints

This information is not a complete description of benefits. Contact the plan for more information. Benefits, premiums, and/or copayments/coinsurance may change on January 1 of each year. The formulary, pharmacy network, and/or provider network may change at any time. You will receive notice when necessary.

Healthfirst will cover Non-Emergency Medicaid-covered transportation provided that it is included as a Managed Long Term Care benefit by the New York State Department of Health.

You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium.

OTC items are subject to the plan’s list of eligible items and the Plan’s participating network of retail and online providers.

Coverage is provided by Healthfirst Health Plan, Inc. Plans contain exclusions and limitations.

Healthfirst Health Plan, Inc. offers HMO plans that contract with the Federal Government. Enrollment in Healthfirst Medicare Plan depends on contract renewal.

Healthfirst Medicare Plan, Inc. complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

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Additional Plan Highlights

24/7 Access to Telemedicine with Teladoc^*

Talk to a doctor any time—for a $0 copay. Visit with board-certified doctors through video chat or phone for prescriptions, treatment of non-emergency health issues, and more. Access to dermatologists is also available.

^*Telemedicine isn’t a replacement for your primary care provider (PCP). Your PCP should always be your first choice for care and for routine visits.
24/7 Access to care with the Nurse Help Line

Talk to a nurse any time—for a $0 copay. Get wellness advice and help finding a doctor.
Urgent Care Center Network

Get the care you need when you need it at an urgent care center in our network – no appointment needed. Urgent care centers offer late-night and weekend hours, often with faster service at a lower cost than the emergency room (ER). Visit an in-network urgent care center to get help with non-emergency health issues like earache, upset stomach, and sprains; for wounds that need stitches; and more.
SilverSneakers

Get access to live classes and workshops taught by instructors trained in senior fitness, 200+ workout videos in the SilverSneakers On-Demand^™ online library, online fitness and nutrition tips, and their mobile app with digital workout programs.
Healthfirst Medication Therapy Management Program

The Healthfirst Medication Therapy Management (MTM) program is an in-depth, one-on-one review of all your medications (prescription drugs, over-the-counter nonprescription drugs, and herbal and nutritional supplements). The goal is to help you get the most from your medications. Services include
- Phone consultation with a licensed pharmacist to complete a Comprehensive Medication Review (CMR). The call will take about 30 to 60 minutes and the pharmacist will answer any questions you may have. (A CMR is usually offered once each year, if you qualify.)
- Medication Action Plan (MAP)
- Medication recommendations may be sent to your provider from the MTM pharmacist, also known as Targeted Medication Review (TMR)
- Personal medication list that lists all your medications
Learn More

Additional Plan Highlights

24/7 Access to Telemedicine with Teladoc^*

24/7 Access to Telemedicine with Teladoc^*
Talk to a doctor any time—for a $0 copay. Visit with board-certified doctors through video chat or phone for prescriptions, treatment of non-emergency health issues, and more. Access to dermatologists is also available.

^*Telemedicine isn’t a replacement for your primary care provider (PCP). Your PCP should always be your first choice for care and for routine visits.
24/7 Access to care with the Nurse Help Line

24/7 Access to care with the Nurse Help Line
Talk to a nurse any time—for a $0 copay. Get wellness advice and help finding a doctor.
Urgent Care Center Network

Urgent Care Center Network
Get the care you need when you need it at an urgent care center in our network – no appointment needed. Urgent care centers offer late-night and weekend hours, often with faster service at a lower cost than the emergency room (ER). Visit an in-network urgent care center to get help with non-emergency health issues like earache, upset stomach, and sprains; for wounds that need stitches; and more.
SilverSneakers

SilverSneakers
Get access to live classes and workshops taught by instructors trained in senior fitness, 200+ workout videos in the SilverSneakers On-Demand^™ online library, online fitness and nutrition tips, and their mobile app with digital workout programs.
Healthfirst Medication Therapy Management Program
Healthfirst Medication Therapy Management Program
The Healthfirst Medication Therapy Management (MTM) program is an in-depth, one-on-one review of all your medications (prescription drugs, over-the-counter nonprescription drugs, and herbal and nutritional supplements). The goal is to help you get the most from your medications. Services include
- Phone consultation with a licensed pharmacist to complete a Comprehensive Medication Review (CMR). The call will take about 30 to 60 minutes and the pharmacist will answer any questions you may have. (A CMR is usually offered once each year, if you qualify.)
- Medication Action Plan (MAP)
- Medication recommendations may be sent to your provider from the MTM pharmacist, also known as Targeted Medication Review (TMR)
- Personal medication list that lists all your medications
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Frequently Asked
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Can I save money on my healthcare costs?
Taking advantage of your benefits can help you save money on healthcare costs. To help you lower your overall health insurance costs, you should always:
- Use your no cost benefits, such as annual checkups, to help keep you healthy and identify potential risks early.
- Make sure you see an in-network doctor or facility for treatment to avoid out-of-pocket costs
- Visit an urgent care center for non-emergency issues such as colds or flu, sprains, and wounds
- Choose 90-day prescription refills and Tier 1 $0 copay Preferred Generic Drugs whenever possible
- Use your telemedicine benefit if it’s included with your health plan
How do I use my coverage at the pharmacy?

Pharmacy benefits are different for each Healthfirst health insurance plan. Please check your plan’s formulary for more information on which pharmacy medicines and other items are covered.

Healthfirst has partnered with CVS Caremark to bring you a personal prescription drug account that will give you 24/7 access to important drug benefit information and tools that will make getting your prescription drugs easier. Click here to create your account or log in.
Do generic drugs work as well as brand name drugs?
Yes. Generics are the same as brand name drugs in many ways:
- How you take the medicine (for example, pill or liquid)
- Safety
- Strength
- Quality
- How it works
- How the medicine should be used
This is required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The difference is that generic drugs usually cost much less than brand name drugs. Not all brand name drugs are available as generic versions.

To find out more about a specific drug, you can use our drug search tool.

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Additional Plan Highlights

24/7 Access to Telemedicine with Teladoc^*

24/7 Access to care with the Nurse Help Line

Urgent Care Center Network

SilverSneakers

Healthfirst Medication Therapy Management Program

Additional Plan Highlights

24/7 Access to Telemedicine with Teladoc^*

24/7 Access to care with the Nurse Help Line

Urgent Care Center Network

SilverSneakers

Healthfirst Medication Therapy Management Program

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Additional Plan Highlights

24/7 Access to Telemedicine with Teladoc*

24/7 Access to care with the Nurse Help Line

Urgent Care Center Network

SilverSneakers

Healthfirst Medication Therapy Management Program

Additional Plan Highlights

24/7 Access to Telemedicine with Teladoc*

24/7 Access to care with the Nurse Help Line

Urgent Care Center Network

SilverSneakers

Healthfirst Medication Therapy Management Program

Frequently Asked Questions

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24/7 Access to Telemedicine with Teladoc^*

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