Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Essence Healthcare, Inc. (H2610)
H2610Contract
A company of Lumeris Group Holdings Corporation, sold as Essence Healthcare
7 plans in 2027 (6 in 2026) · 50,427 members in September 2026
Essence Healthcare, Inc. is the Lumeris Group Holdings Corporation company that holds Medicare contract H2610, sold as Essence Healthcare. In 2027 it offers 7 plans (6 in 2026); every one of its 2026 plans continues in 2027. 50,427 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H2610 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essence AdvantageH2610-005 | HMO | $0 | $3,400 | 21 counties | renews in more counties |
| Essence Advantage PlusH2610-006 | HMO | $59 | $2,900 | 21 counties | renews in more counties |
| Essence AdvantageH2610-015 | HMO | $0 | $4,000 | 29 counties | renews in more counties |
| Essence Advantage SelectH2610-016 | HMO | $0 | $4,450 | 23 counties | renews in more counties |
| Essence AdvantageH2610-021 | HMO | $0 | $5,400 | 30 counties | renews |
| Essence Advantage SelectH2610-027 | HMO | $0 | $2,900 | 5 counties | renews in more counties |
| Essence Advantage PrimeH2610-030 | HMO | $0 | $5,400 | 7 counties | new plan |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision); CMS plan crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026).
Which employer and union group plans does it hold?
H2610 also holds 8 group plans offered through former employers and unions, with 0 members in September 2026 (plans with fewer than 11 not counted). They are not sold to individuals, so the landscape files list no premiums or benefits for them; the employer or union sends their 2027 terms.
| Plan ID | Plan name | Members, Sept. 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| H2610-803 | Essence Advantage EGWP HMO MAPD Calendar Yr | fewer than 11 | renews in more counties |
| H2610-804 | Essence Advantage EGWP HMO MAPD non-Calendar Yr | fewer than 11 | renews in more counties |
| H2610-805 | Essence Advantage EGWP HMO MA Only Calendar Yr | fewer than 11 | renews in more counties |
| H2610-806 | Essence Advantage EGWP HMO MA Only non-Calendar Yr | fewer than 11 | renews in more counties |
| H2610-807 | Essence Advantage EGWP HMOPOS MAPD Calendar Yr | fewer than 11 | renews in more counties |
| H2610-808 | Essence Advantage EGWP HMOPOS MAPD non-Calendar Yr | fewer than 11 | renews in more counties |
| H2610-809 | Essence Advantage EGWP HMOPOS MA Only Calendar Yr | fewer than 11 | renews in more counties |
| H2610-810 | Essence Advantage EGWP HMOPOS MA Only non-Cal Yr | fewer than 11 | renews in more counties |
Source: CMS monthly enrollment by plan and by county, September 2026 (CMS hides counts under 11); CMS plan crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026).
How did CMS rate it for 2026?
The overall rating is 4.5 of 5 (health plan 4.5 of 5, drug plan 3.5 of 5). Of its 41 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Monitoring Physical Activity | 2 |
| Improving Bladder Control | 2 |
| Statin Therapy for Patients with Cardiovascular Disease | 2 |
| Getting Needed Prescription Drugs | 2 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Medication Adherence for Diabetes Medications | 5 |
| Members Choosing to Leave the Plan | 5 |
| Reviewing Appeals Decisions | 5 |
| Members Choosing to Leave the Plan | 5 |
Source: CMS Part C and D Star Ratings data tables, 2026 (October 2025).
What else should you check?
- All Essence Healthcare plansEvery contract of the brand
- Star ratings of every contractThe 2026 ratings, and 2027 when CMS publishes them
- Find a plan by its IDFrom the card or a letter