Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Independent Health Association, Inc. (H3362)
H3362Contract
A company of Independent Health Association, Inc., sold as Independent Health
6 plans in 2027 (6 in 2026) · 28,005 members in September 2026
Independent Health Association, Inc. is the Independent Health Association, Inc. company that holds Medicare contract H3362, sold as Independent Health. In 2027 it offers 6 plans (6 in 2026); 1 of its 2026 plans is not offered in 2027. 28,005 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H3362 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Health's Encompass 65H3362-016 | HMO | $0 | $6,750 | 8 counties | renews |
| Independent Health's Medicare Family ChoiceH3362-020 | HMO I-SNP | $40 | $5,000 | 8 counties | renews |
| Independent Health's Assure AdvantageH3362-040 | HMO C-SNP | $15 | $8,500 | 1 county | renews |
| Independent Health's Encompass 65 RED 042H3362-042 | HMO | $49 | $9,850 | 8 counties | renews |
| Independent Health's Encompass 65 RED 044H3362-044 | HMO | $110 | $8,000 | 8 counties | renews |
| Independent Health's Encompass 65 RED 045H3362-045 | HMO | $286 | $7,000 | 8 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 of its plans end?
| 2026 plan | Members, Sept. 2026 | Counties in 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Independent Health's Encompass 65 RED 043H3362-043 | 2,656 | 8 |
Source: CMS plan crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026); CMS monthly enrollment by plan and by county, September 2026 (CMS hides counts under 11).
Which employer and union group plans does it hold?
H3362 also holds 4 group plans offered through former employers and unions, with 13,258 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| H3362-801 | Independent Health's Medicare Encompass | 6,644 | renews |
| H3362-807 | Independent Health's Medicare Encompass | 1,035 | renews |
| H3362-819 | Independent Health's Medicare Encompass | 302 | renews |
| H3362-820 | Independent Health's Medicare Encompass | 5,277 | 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 5 of 5 (health plan 5 of 5, drug plan 5 of 5). Of its 43 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Plan All-Cause Readmissions | 2 |
| Special Needs Plan (SNP) Care Management | 3 |
| Care for Older Adults – Medication Review | 3 |
| Diabetes Care – Blood Sugar Controlled | 3 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Statin Use in Persons with Diabetes (SUPD) | 5 |
| MTM Program Completion Rate for CMR | 5 |
| Medication Adherence for Diabetes Medications | 5 |
| Rating of Drug Plan | 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