Anthem Kidney Care (PPO C-SNP) in San Luis Obispo County, California — 2026 plan details
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward
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Anthem Kidney Care (PPO C-SNP) (H8552-028) is a $0-premium Medicare Advantage PPO C-SNP from Elevance Health, Inc. available in San Luis Obispo County, California in 2026, with a 2.5-star overall rating, a $9,250 in-network out-of-pocket maximum, and a $0 annual Part D drug deductible.
Plan facts (CMS CY2026 Landscape file)
| Organization | Elevance Health, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Plan name | Anthem Kidney Care (PPO C-SNP) |
| Contract ID | H8552 |
| Plan ID | 028 |
| Segment ID | 0 |
| Contract year | 2026 |
| Contract category | SNP |
| Plan type | PPO C-SNP |
| SNP | Yes — Chronic or Disabling Condition |
| Monthly consolidated premium | $0.00 |
| Part C premium | $0.00 |
| Part D basic premium | $52.80 |
| Part D total premium | $0.00 |
| Annual Part D deductible | $0.00 |
| Maximum out-of-pocket (in-network) | $9250.00 |
| Overall star rating | 2.5 |
How this plan is structured
- $0 consolidated premium. A $0 or near-$0 consolidated premium does not remove the Part B premium — the standard 2026 Part B premium is $202.90 per month and still applies. See the 2026 Medicare Part B premium.
- PPO C-SNP plan type. Plan-type rules determine in-network use and referrals. See how Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plans differ.
- $9,250 in-network out-of-pocket maximum. The MOOP is the annual cap on what a member pays in-network for covered Part A and Part B services. See how the Medicare Advantage MOOP works.
- Service area = San Luis Obispo County. Medicare Advantage plans are sold by service area; moving out of the plan's service area triggers a Special Enrollment Period to switch plans. See how moving changes your Medicare options.
How it compares in San Luis Obispo County
The CMS CY2026 Landscape file lists 18 Medicare Advantage plans in San Luis Obispo County, California, of which 0 carry a 5.0-star overall rating and 14 have a $0 consolidated monthly premium. Consolidated premiums range from $0.00 to $65.00 per month, and in-network out-of-pocket maximums range from $296.00 to $9250.00.
For the full county plan directory, see all Medicare plans in San Luis Obispo County, California.
How to verify your doctors take this plan
Network participation changes throughout the year; we hold no provider-network data, so verify directly with these three sources before you decide:
- Open the plan's official Medicare.gov page and use its provider-directory link: Medicare.gov Plan Finder — H8552-028.
- Call the plan (Elevance Health, Inc.) using the member-services number listed on that plan page and ask whether each doctor, hospital, and pharmacy is in-network for 2026.
- Get free, unbiased help from your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) — see free unbiased Medicare help from SHIP.
What H8552-028 means
CMS assigns every Medicare Advantage and Part D offering a plan identifier made of three parts. In H8552-028, the leading H marks the contract type (H = Medicare Advantage / Part C contract), the four digits 8552 are the contract number issued to the organization, and the three-digit 028 is the plan benefit package under that contract. The segment ID 0 identifies the service-area segment within the plan (0 = the default single segment).
Frequently asked questions
Is Anthem Kidney Care (PPO C-SNP) an HMO or PPO?
Anthem Kidney Care (PPO C-SNP) is a PPO C-SNP Medicare Advantage plan.
Does Anthem Kidney Care (PPO C-SNP) include prescription drug coverage?
Yes — Anthem Kidney Care (PPO C-SNP) is a Medicare Advantage plan with prescription drug coverage (MA-PD) and a $0.00 annual Part D drug deductible for 2026.
What is the maximum out-of-pocket cost for Anthem Kidney Care (PPO C-SNP)?
The 2026 in-network maximum out-of-pocket limit for Anthem Kidney Care (PPO C-SNP) is $9250.00, per the CMS CY2026 Landscape file.
What counties offer Anthem Kidney Care (PPO C-SNP) (H8552-028)?
Anthem Kidney Care (PPO C-SNP) (H8552-028) is offered in twelve California counties: Fresno County, Kern County, Kings County, Madera County, Merced County, Monterey County, San Diego County, San Joaquin County, San Luis Obispo County, Stanislaus County, Tulare County, and Ventura County.
Sources
- CMS, Plan Year 2026 Medicare Advantage & Part D Landscape source file (March 2026) — retrieved 2026-07-18. Overall star rating year: 2026.
- Medicare.gov Plan Finder — compare plans and enroll.