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Plan changes for 2026

Important changes have been made to many of our plans for 2026. Please consider these changes carefully when choosing a plan that’s best for you.

Network Changes

Network Changes

As of Jan. 1, 2026, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and its community network practices will not be participating providers in Independent Health’s individual Medicare Advantage plans.  Also, currently for 2026, there are no providers included in Tier B. For the most up-to-date list of participating providers and tier information, view our Provider Directory. For full cost sharing and benefit information, view the Evidence of Coverage for the plan you are interested in.

Formulary Changes

Formulary Changes

New for 2026: Independent Health uses two formularies, Standard and Enhanced, for our Medicare Advantage plans. When selecting your plan, it is very important to review the formulary to make sure your medicine is included and how much you will have to pay.

Medical Deductible

Medical Deductible

A medical deductible is the amount you must pay for covered services before your plan starts to pay its share. Once you reach your medical deductible, you only pay either a set “copay,” or “coinsurance” (a percentage of the cost). 

Prescription Deductible

Prescription Deductible

A prescription deductible is the amount of money you must pay for covered medications before your plan starts to pay its share. Once you reach your prescription deductible, you only pay either a set “copay,” or “coinsurance” (a percentage of the cost).

Most of our plans require members to pay a deductible on certain services. You may have both a medical and prescription deductible. In this case, each deductible needs to be met separately before the plan pays its share for a service or medicine and you pay your copays or coinsurance.

Independent Health is a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract offering HMO, HMO-SNP, HMO-POS and PPO plans.

Enrollment in Independent Health depends on contract renewal.

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Last Updated 10/3/2025