Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Vns Choice (H5549)
H5549Contract
A company of Visiting Nurse Service of New York, sold as VNS Health Medicare
3 plans in 2027 (3 in 2026) · 72,197 members in September 2026
Vns Choice is the Visiting Nurse Service of New York company that holds Medicare contract H5549, sold as VNS Health Medicare. In 2027 it offers 3 plans (3 in 2026); every one of its 2026 plans continues in 2027. 72,197 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H5549 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VNS Health TotalH5549-003 | HMO D-SNP | $40.50 | $0 | 20 counties | renews in more counties |
| VNS Health EasyCare PlusH5549-011 | HMO D-SNP | $23.60 | $9,850 | 20 counties | renews in more counties |
| VNS Health EasyCareH5549-012 | HMO | $25 | $9,850 | 20 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).
How did CMS rate it for 2026?
The overall rating is 3.5 of 5 (health plan 3.5 of 5, drug plan 3.5 of 5). Of its 42 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Rating of Drug Plan | 1 |
| Plan All-Cause Readmissions | 2 |
| Getting Needed Care | 2 |
| Customer Service | 2 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| MTM Program Completion Rate for CMR | 5 |
| MPF Price Accuracy | 5 |
| Call Center – Foreign Language Interpreter and TTY Availability | 5 |
| Medication Reconciliation Post-Discharge | 5 |
Source: CMS Part C and D Star Ratings data tables, 2026 (October 2025).
What else should you check?
- All VNS Health Medicare 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