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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) publishes annual Star Ratings that reflect how each Medicare Advantage plan performs across a range of metrics, using a system of one to five stars.
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Gold (HMO-POS) is a HMO-POS plan offered by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.
HelpAdvisor Editorial Team analysis of data from the 2025 MA Landscape Source Files and carrier-provided plan data supplied by SunFire, Inc., a private company that creates software solutions for agents and brokers to compare Medicare plans. For more information, visit www.sunfireinc.com.
Medicare beneficiaries may find it helpful to review available Medicare Advantage plans in their area. Medicare Advantage plans are designed to combine the coverage offered from Original Medicare (Medicare Part A and Part B) while also offering additional benefits.
Many Medicare Advantage plans may cover prescription drug coverage as well as additional benefits such as Dental, Vision and Hearing.
Learn more about Medicare Advantage plans such as Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Gold (HMO-POS) - H0630-016 by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. as well as other Medicare Advantage plans available in your area.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Monthly Deductible | $0 |
| Out of Pocket Max |
In-Network: $2900 Out-of-Network: N/A |
| Initial Coverage Limit | $0 |
| Catastrophic Coverage Limit | $2100 |
| Primary Care Doctor Visit | Out-of-Network: Doctor Office Visit Services: Copayment for Primary Care Office Visit $0 |
| Specialty Doctor Visit | In-Network: Doctor Specialty Visit: Copayment for Physician Specialist Office Visit $15 Referral Required for Doctor Specialty Visit Referral only applies to Allergy, Dermatology, Urology Neurology, General Surgery, Endocrinology, Pulmonology, Neurosurgery, Physiatry/Physical Medicine and Rehab (PM&R), and Head and Neck Surgery. |
| Inpatient Hospital Care | In-Network: Acute Hospital Services: $215 per day for days 1 to 6 $0 per day for days 7 to 90 Prior Authorization Required for Acute Hospital Services Referral Required for Acute Hospital Services Members admitted and discharged on the same day pay a copayment for one day. |
| Urgent Care | Urgent Care: Copayment for Urgent Care $35 Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $35 |
| Emergency Room Visit | Emergency Care: Copayment for Emergency Care $150 Copayment for Medicare Covered Emergency Care waived if you are admitted to the hospital with in 0 hours Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Coverage $150 Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Transportation $250 |
| Ambulance Transportation | In-Network: Ground Ambulance: Copayment for Ground Ambulance Services $250 Air Ambulance: Copayment for Air Ambulance Services $250 Prior Authorization Required for Air Ambulance |
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Gold (HMO-POS) covers additional benefits and services, some of which may not be covered by Original Medicare (Medicare Part A and Part B).
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Chiropractic Services | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services $15 In-Network: Chiropractic Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Chiropractic Services $15 |
| Diabetes Supplies, Training, Nutrition Therapy and Monitoring | In-Network: Diabetic Supplies and Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Diabetic Supplies $0 Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts 20% |
| Durable Medical Equipment (DME) | In-Network: Durable Medical Equipment: Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Durable Medical Equipment 0% to 20% Prior Authorization Required for Durable Medical Equipment The minimum coinsurance applies to ultraviolet light therapy equipment for psoriasis treatment. The maximum coinsurance applies to all other DME. |
| Diagnostic Tests, Lab and Radiology Services, and X-Rays | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests $0 Copayment for Medicare Covered Lab Services $0 Copayment for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Radiological Services $45 Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient X-Ray Services $0 |
| Home Health Care | In-Network: Home Health Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Home Health Services $0 Prior Authorization Required for Home Health Services Referral Required for Home Health Services |
| Mental Health Inpatient Care | In-Network: Psychiatric Hospital Services: $215 per day for days 1 to 6 $0 per day for days 7 to 90 Prior Authorization Required for Psychiatric Hospital Services Referral Required for Psychiatric Hospital Services Members admitted and discharged on the same day pay a copayment for one day. |
| Mental Health Outpatient Care | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Mental Health Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions $0 to $5 Copayment for Medicare Covered Group Sessions $0 to $5 |
| Outpatient Services / Surgery | In-Network: Outpatient Hospital Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $215 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Hospital Services Referral Required for Outpatient Hospital Services Outpatient Observation Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Observation Services - Per stay $0 Ambulatory Surgical Center Services: Copayment for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services $125 Prior Authorization Required for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services Referral Required for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services |
| Outpatient Substance Abuse Care | In-Network: Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $5 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $0 Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions $0 to $5 Copayment for Medicare Covered Group Sessions $0 to $5 |
| Over-the-counter (OTC) Items | In-Network: Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items: Copayment for Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items $0
The debit card mode of delivery applies to OTC items. The claims processing mode of delivery applies to tobacco cessation: We cover FDA-approved tobacco cessation over-the-counter medications for up to two tobacco cessation attempts per year up to two 90-day supplies. |
| Podiatry Services | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Podiatry Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services $15 In-Network: Podiatry Services: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $15 Copayment for Routine Foot Care $0
|
| Skilled Nursing Facility Care | In-Network: Skilled Nursing Facility Services: $0 per day for days 1 to 10 $20 per day for days 11 to 100 Prior Authorization Required for Skilled Nursing Facility Services Referral Required for Skilled Nursing Facility Services |
The following dental services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Dental Care | In-Network:
Copayment for Oral exams $0
Copayment for Dental x-rays $0
Copayment for Other diagnostic services $0
Copayment for Fluoride treatment $0
Maximum Plan Benefit of $1,500 every year (combined with Comprehensive Dental) Maximum Plan Benefit of $1,500 every year (combined with Preventive Dental) |
The following vision services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Vision Benefits | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Eye Exams Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Eye Exams $0 |
The following hearing services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Hearing Benefits | In-Network: Hearing Exams: Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $0 Copayment for Routine Hearing Exams $0 Copayment for Fitting/Evaluation for Hearing Aid $0 Hearing Aids: Copayment for Hearing Aids $0
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The following services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Preventive Services and Health/Wellness Education Programs | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services $0 |