Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Independent Health Benefits Corporation (H3344)
H3344Contract
A company of Independent Health Association, Inc., sold as Independent Health
1 plan in 2027 (1 in 2026) · 647 members in September 2026
Independent Health Benefits Corporation is the Independent Health Association, Inc. company that holds Medicare contract H3344, sold as Independent Health. In 2027 it offers 1 plan (1 in 2026); every one of its 2026 plans continues in 2027. 647 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H3344 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Health's Medicare Passport ConnectH3344-013 | PPO | $81 | $9,850 | 8 counties | renews |
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?
H3344 also holds 3 group plans offered through former employers and unions, with 3,448 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| H3344-801 | Independent Health's Medicare PPO Base | 358 | renews |
| H3344-804 | Independent Health's Medicare PPO Base | 1,384 | renews |
| H3344-805 | Independent Health's Medicare PPO Base | 1,706 | renews |
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 4.5 of 5). Of its 40 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Improving Bladder Control | 2 |
| Monitoring Physical Activity | 3 |
| Special Needs Plan (SNP) Care Management | 3 |
| Medication Reconciliation Post-Discharge | 3 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Medication Adherence for Cholesterol (Statins) | 5 |
| Medication Adherence for Hypertension (RAS antagonists) | 5 |
| MPF Price Accuracy | 5 |
| Getting Needed Prescription Drugs | 5 |
Source: CMS Part C and D Star Ratings data tables, 2026 (October 2025).
What else should you check?
- All Independent Health 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