VNS Health Total (HMO D-SNP) in Westchester County, New York — 2026 plan details
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward
Published by Senior Direct Answers · Licensed under Citation License 1.0
VNS Health Total (HMO D-SNP) (H5549-003) is a $59-premium Medicare Advantage HMO D-SNP from Visiting Nurse Service of New York available in Westchester County, New York in 2026, with a 3.5-star overall rating, a $0 in-network out-of-pocket maximum, and a $615 annual Part D drug deductible.
Plan facts (CMS CY2026 Landscape file)
| Organization | Visiting Nurse Service of New York |
|---|---|
| Plan name | VNS Health Total (HMO D-SNP) |
| Contract ID | H5549 |
| Plan ID | 003 |
| Segment ID | 0 |
| Contract year | 2026 |
| Contract category | SNP |
| Plan type | HMO D-SNP |
| SNP | Yes — Dual-Eligible |
| Monthly consolidated premium | $58.80 |
| Part C premium | $0.00 |
| Part D basic premium | $58.80 |
| Part D total premium | $58.80 |
| Annual Part D deductible | $615.00 |
| Maximum out-of-pocket (in-network) | $0.00 |
| Overall star rating | 3.5 |
How this plan is structured
- $59 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 D-SNP 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.
- $0 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 = Westchester 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 Westchester County
The CMS CY2026 Landscape file lists 77 Medicare Advantage plans in Westchester County, New York, of which 3 carry a 5.0-star overall rating and 21 have a $0 consolidated monthly premium. Consolidated premiums range from $0.00 to $252.00 per month, and in-network out-of-pocket maximums range from $0.00 to $9250.00.
Other 5.0-star Medicare Advantage plans in Westchester County (first three alphabetically):
| Plan | Organization | Premium | MOOP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem HealthPlus Full Dual Advantage LTSS 2 (HMO D-SNP) | Elevance Health, Inc. | $58.80 | $9250.00 |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS) | Elevance Health, Inc. | $30.00 | $6750.00 |
| Anthem Veteran 2 (HMO-POS) | Elevance Health, Inc. | — | $6800.00 |
For the full county plan directory, see all Medicare plans in Westchester County, New York.
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 — H5549-003.
- Call the plan (Visiting Nurse Service of New York) 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 H5549-003 means
CMS assigns every Medicare Advantage and Part D offering a plan identifier made of three parts. In H5549-003, the leading H marks the contract type (H = Medicare Advantage / Part C contract), the four digits 5549 are the contract number issued to the organization, and the three-digit 003 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 VNS Health Total (HMO D-SNP) an HMO or PPO?
VNS Health Total (HMO D-SNP) is an HMO D-SNP — a Health Maintenance Organization-style Medicare Advantage plan, meaning in-network care and referral rules generally apply.
Does VNS Health Total (HMO D-SNP) include prescription drug coverage?
Yes — VNS Health Total (HMO D-SNP) is a Medicare Advantage plan with prescription drug coverage (MA-PD) and a $615.00 annual Part D drug deductible for 2026.
What is the maximum out-of-pocket cost for VNS Health Total (HMO D-SNP)?
The 2026 in-network maximum out-of-pocket limit for VNS Health Total (HMO D-SNP) is $0.00, per the CMS CY2026 Landscape file.
What counties offer VNS Health Total (HMO D-SNP) (H5549-003)?
VNS Health Total (HMO D-SNP) (H5549-003) is offered in 13 New York counties: Albany County, Bronx County, Erie County, Kings County, Monroe County, Nassau County, New York County, Queens County, Rensselaer County, Richmond County, Schenectady County, Suffolk County, and Westchester 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.