Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Dean Health Plan, Inc. (H9096)
H9096Contract
A company of Medica Holding Company, sold as Dean Advantage
5 plans in 2027 (5 in 2026) · 11,546 members in September 2026
Dean Health Plan, Inc. is the Medica Holding Company company that holds Medicare contract H9096, sold as Dean Advantage. In 2027 it offers 5 plans (5 in 2026); every one of its 2026 plans continues in 2027. 11,546 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H9096 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Advantage AssuranceH9096-001 | HMO-POS | $60 | $5,000 | 9 counties | renews |
| Dean Advantage BalanceH9096-002 | HMO-POS | $139 | $4,200 | 9 counties | renews |
| Dean Advantage EssentialH9096-004 | HMO | $0 | $7,150 | 9 counties | renews |
| Dean Advantage CompleteH9096-005 | HMO | $276 | $2,750 | 9 counties | renews |
| Dean Advantage HarmonyH9096-010 | HMO-POS | $0 | $5,000 | 9 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?
H9096 also holds 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| H9096-801 | Dean Advantage: EGWP MAPD CY | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H9096-802 | Dean Advantage: EGWP MAPD Non CY | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H9096-803 | Dean Advantage: EGWP MA only | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H9096-804 | Dean Advantage EGWP CY HMOPOS | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H9096-805 | Dean Advantage EGWP Non CY HMOPOS | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H9096-806 | Dean Advantage EGWP MA Only HMOPOS | fewer than 11 | 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 3.5 of 5 (health plan 3.5 of 5, drug plan 4 of 5). Of its 41 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Diabetes Care – Eye Exam | 1 |
| Improving Bladder Control | 1 |
| Statin Therapy for Patients with Cardiovascular Disease | 2 |
| Getting Needed Care | 2 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Medication Adherence for Cholesterol (Statins) | 5 |
| Medication Adherence for Hypertension (RAS antagonists) | 5 |
| Medication Adherence for Diabetes Medications | 5 |
| Drug Plan Quality Improvement | 5 |
Source: CMS Part C and D Star Ratings data tables, 2026 (October 2025).
What else should you check?
- All Dean Advantage 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