Clear Spring Health BrightPath Advantage (HMO) in Clinton County, Illinois — 2026 plan details
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward
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Clear Spring Health BrightPath Advantage (HMO) (H5454-001) is a $0-premium Medicare Advantage HMO from Group 1001 available in Clinton County, Illinois in 2026, with a —-star overall rating, a $4,200 in-network out-of-pocket maximum, and a $200 annual Part D drug deductible.
Plan facts (CMS CY2026 Landscape file)
| Organization | Group 1001 |
|---|---|
| Plan name | Clear Spring Health BrightPath Advantage (HMO) |
| Contract ID | H5454 |
| Plan ID | 001 |
| Segment ID | 0 |
| Contract year | 2026 |
| Contract category | MA-PD |
| Plan type | HMO |
| SNP | No |
| Monthly consolidated premium | $0.00 |
| Part C premium | $0.00 |
| Part D basic premium | $3.40 |
| Part D total premium | $0.00 |
| Annual Part D deductible | $200.00 |
| Maximum out-of-pocket (in-network) | $4200.00 |
| Overall star rating | — |
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.
- HMO plan type. In an HMO-style Medicare Advantage plan, in-network care and primary-care referral rules generally apply. See how Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plans differ.
- $4,200 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 = Clinton 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 Clinton County
The CMS CY2026 Landscape file lists 53 Medicare Advantage plans in Clinton County, Illinois, of which 0 carry a 5.0-star overall rating and 38 have a $0 consolidated monthly premium. Consolidated premiums range from $0.00 to $254.00 per month, and in-network out-of-pocket maximums range from $2000.00 to $9250.00.
For the full county plan directory, see all Medicare plans in Clinton County, Illinois.
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 — H5454-001.
- Call the plan (Group 1001) 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 H5454-001 means
CMS assigns every Medicare Advantage and Part D offering a plan identifier made of three parts. In H5454-001, the leading H marks the contract type (H = Medicare Advantage / Part C contract), the four digits 5454 are the contract number issued to the organization, and the three-digit 001 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 Clear Spring Health BrightPath Advantage (HMO) an HMO or PPO?
Clear Spring Health BrightPath Advantage (HMO) is an HMO — a Health Maintenance Organization-style Medicare Advantage plan, meaning in-network care and referral rules generally apply.
Does Clear Spring Health BrightPath Advantage (HMO) include prescription drug coverage?
Yes — Clear Spring Health BrightPath Advantage (HMO) is a Medicare Advantage plan with prescription drug coverage (MA-PD) and a $200.00 annual Part D drug deductible for 2026.
What is the maximum out-of-pocket cost for Clear Spring Health BrightPath Advantage (HMO)?
The 2026 in-network maximum out-of-pocket limit for Clear Spring Health BrightPath Advantage (HMO) is $4200.00, per the CMS CY2026 Landscape file.
What counties offer Clear Spring Health BrightPath Advantage (HMO) (H5454-001)?
Clear Spring Health BrightPath Advantage (HMO) (H5454-001) is offered in eight Illinois counties: Boone County, Clinton County, Macoupin County, Madison County, Ogle County, St. Clair County, Stephenson County, and Winnebago 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.