Paramount Elite Prime (HMO-POS) in Wood County, Ohio — 2026 plan details
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward
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Paramount Elite Prime (HMO-POS) (H3653-022) is a $35-premium Medicare Advantage HMO-POS from MEDICAL MUTUAL OF OHIO available in Wood County, Ohio in 2026, with a 3.5-star overall rating, a $4,200 in-network out-of-pocket maximum, and a $250 annual Part D drug deductible.
Plan facts (CMS CY2026 Landscape file)
| Organization | MEDICAL MUTUAL OF OHIO |
|---|---|
| Plan name | Paramount Elite Prime (HMO-POS) |
| Contract ID | H3653 |
| Plan ID | 022 |
| Segment ID | 0 |
| Contract year | 2026 |
| Contract category | MA-PD |
| Plan type | HMO-POS |
| SNP | No |
| Monthly consolidated premium | $35.00 |
| Part C premium | $35.00 |
| Part D basic premium | $11.40 |
| Part D total premium | $0.00 |
| Annual Part D deductible | $250.00 |
| Maximum out-of-pocket (in-network) | $4200.00 |
| Overall star rating | 3.5 |
How this plan is structured
- $35 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-POS 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 = Wood 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 Wood County
The CMS CY2026 Landscape file lists 95 Medicare Advantage plans in Wood County, Ohio, of which 0 carry a 5.0-star overall rating and 46 have a $0 consolidated monthly premium. Consolidated premiums range from $0.00 to $149.00 per month, and in-network out-of-pocket maximums range from $3450.00 to $9250.00.
For the full county plan directory, see all Medicare plans in Wood County, Ohio.
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 — H3653-022.
- Call the plan (MEDICAL MUTUAL OF OHIO) 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 H3653-022 means
CMS assigns every Medicare Advantage and Part D offering a plan identifier made of three parts. In H3653-022, the leading H marks the contract type (H = Medicare Advantage / Part C contract), the four digits 3653 are the contract number issued to the organization, and the three-digit 022 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 Paramount Elite Prime (HMO-POS) an HMO or PPO?
Paramount Elite Prime (HMO-POS) is an HMO-POS — a Health Maintenance Organization-style Medicare Advantage plan, meaning in-network care and referral rules generally apply.
Does Paramount Elite Prime (HMO-POS) include prescription drug coverage?
Yes — Paramount Elite Prime (HMO-POS) is a Medicare Advantage plan with prescription drug coverage (MA-PD) and a $250.00 annual Part D drug deductible for 2026.
What is the maximum out-of-pocket cost for Paramount Elite Prime (HMO-POS)?
The 2026 in-network maximum out-of-pocket limit for Paramount Elite Prime (HMO-POS) is $4200.00, per the CMS CY2026 Landscape file.
What counties offer Paramount Elite Prime (HMO-POS) (H3653-022)?
Paramount Elite Prime (HMO-POS) (H3653-022) is offered in five Ohio counties: Fulton County, Lucas County, Ottawa County, Sandusky County, and Wood 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.