Plan year 2027 · Medicare AdvantageCMS files of Sept. 22 and Oct. 1, 2026
Elevate Medicare Select, 2027
H5608Contract002Plan
HMO · 4 counties in Colorado
Run by Denver Health Medical Plan, Inc. (contract H5608), sold as Elevate Medicare Advantage, owned by Denver Health and Hospital Authority
Elevate Medicare Select (H5608-002) costs $0 a month in 2027, the same as in 2026, with an in-network out-of-pocket limit of $9,850 ($6,750 in 2026).
What changes from 2026 to 2027?
| What you pay or get | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-network out-of-pocket limit | $6,750 | $9,850 | ▲up $3,100 |
| Drug deductible | $0 | $300 | ▲up $300 |
| Emergency room | $130 copay | $115 copay | ▼down $15 |
| Hospital stay, in network | $350 a day for days 1–5, then $0 a day for days 6–90 | $450 a day for days 1–5, then $0 a day for days 6–90 | ▲up $500for a 5-day stay |
| Drug tier 4, non-preferred brand | $100 | 39% of the cost | changed |
| Drug tier 5, specialty tier | 33% of the cost | 30% of the cost | ▼down 3 points |
| 16 lines do not change | |||
| Monthly premium | $0 | $0 | no change |
| Part B premium reduction, monthly | none | none | no change |
| Primary care visit | $0 copay | $0 copay | no change |
| Specialist visit | $10 copay | $10 copay | no change |
| Medical deductible, in network | none | none | no change |
| Skilled nursing facility, in network | $0 a day for days 1–20, then $188 a day for days 21–44, then $0 a day for days 45–100 | $0 a day for days 1–20, then $188 a day for days 21–44, then $0 a day for days 45–100 | no change |
| Ground ambulance, in network | $250 copay | $250 copay | no change |
| Comprehensive dental, yearly limit | not offered | not offered | no change |
| Eyewear, yearly limit | $220 a year | $220 a year | no change |
| Hearing aids, yearly limit for both ears | $500 a year | $500 a year | no change |
| Over-the-counter items, yearly | $160 a year | $160 a year | no change |
| Counties served | 4 | 4 | no change |
| Drug tier 1, preferred generic | $15 | $15 | no change |
| Drug tier 2, generic | $20 | $20 | no change |
| Drug tier 3, preferred brand | $47 | $47 | no change |
| Drug tier 6, select care drugs | $0 | $0 | no change |
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 benefit package files, 2027 and 2026; CMS plan crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026). Plan details can change during the year; confirm on Medicare Plan Finder.
What will prescriptions cost?
| Tier | What the tier holds | 2026, standard pharmacy | 2027, standard pharmacy | 2027, preferred pharmacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Preferred Generic | $15 | $15 | $0 |
| Tier 2 | Generic | $20 | $20 | $9 |
| Tier 3 | Preferred Brand | $47 | $47 | $45 |
| Tier 4 | Non-Preferred Brand | $100 | 39% of the cost | 39% of the cost |
| Tier 5 | Specialty Tier | 33% of the cost | 30% of the cost | 30% of the cost |
| Tier 6 | Select Care Drugs | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Source: CMS plan benefit package files, 2027 and 2026. Insulin is capped at $35 a month by law. A drug's tier is set by the plan's formulary.
How does it compare with plans sold where it is?
In the counties it serves, 37 plans open to everyone are sold for 2027, this one included. Against the others, 35 plans have a lower out-of-pocket limit, 1 the same. On the premium, 30 the same, 6 a higher one.
Out-of-pocket limits of the 37 plans open to everyone
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision).
Where is it sold, and what does it cost there?
The premium and the out-of-pocket limit are the same in all 4 counties: $0 a month and $9,850.
Colorado
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision).
Who runs this plan?
- Plan ID
- H5608-002
- Legal name of the contract
- Denver Health Medical Plan, Inc.
- Sold as
- Elevate Medicare Advantage
- Parent company
- Denver Health and Hospital Authority
- Plan type
- HMO
- 2026 star rating of the contract
- 3.5 of 5 overall; health plan 3.5 of 5, drug plan 4 of 5
- Members, September 2026
- 2,512
- Plan website, as filed with CMS
- www.DenverHealthMedicalPlan.org
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision); CMS 2026 Star Ratings (October 2025); CMS monthly enrollment by plan and by county, September 2026 (CMS hides counts under 11). CMS publishes the 2027 Star Ratings in October 2026.
What else should you check?
- Other 2027 plans in Denver, COWhere most of its members live; premiums and limits side by side
- Every Elevate Medicare Advantage plan for 2027Its contracts, counties and plans that end
- The other 1 plan of contract H5608Same company, same contract
- Is your prescription covered?Coverage share and tier for 2,259 drugs
Data, not advice. These are the plan's filed amounts, not a quote for you; confirm on Medicare Plan Finder or call the plan before you enroll.