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PROMINENCE MEDICARE GUIDE

Prominence Medicare Advantage Plans: Coverage, Benefits & How to Compare

Prominence Health Plan offers Medicare Advantage coverage in selected communities across Florida, Nevada and Texas.

 

Its regional structure means the value of a Prominence plan depends heavily on:

Where you live

Which doctors you use

Which hospital system you prefer

Which prescriptions you take

Whether you qualify for Extra Help, Medicaid or a Special Needs Plan

Which Prominence plan is available in your county

The better question isn’t:

“Is Prominence a good Medicare company?”

 

It’s:

“Does the Prominence plan offered where I live fit my doctors, prescriptions and healthcare needs better than my alternatives?”

Independent analysis • Updated August 24, 2026 • Official carrier + Medicare sources

What to check first

YOUR REGION

Florida • Nevada • Texas

YOUR PLAN YOUR PLAN

HMO • HMO-POS • D-SNP / C-SNP • Giveback / Extra Help

YOUR CARE

PCP • Specialists • Hospital • Local Network

YOUR BENEFITS

What Is Prominence Health Plan?

Prominence is a regional Medicare Advantage carrier. The value of a plan depends heavily on where you live and which local providers participate.

Regional Medicare Carrier

Defined local service areas rather than a broad nationwide Medicare footprint.

Florida

Qualifying Florida markets, including Palm Beach-area Medicare options.

Nevada

Selected Northern Nevada markets can include regular MA, SNP and veteran-oriented options.

Texas

Defined North and South Texas markets can include HMO and select HMO-POS structures

UHS Relationship

Prominence is part of Universal Health Services. UHS affiliation does not guarantee every facility is in every plan network.

2026 Snapshot

Medicare Advantage • HMO / select HMO-POS • D-SNP / C-SNP • 4.5-star CMS rating for 2026.

Prominence is regional. Your doctors and hospitals matter more than the carrier name alone.

Start With the Care You Actually Use

Test a regional Medicare plan against your real providers and prescriptions before comparing extra benefits.

Are My Doctors & Hospitals Covered?

Test a regional Medicare plan against your real providers and prescriptions before comparing extra benefits.

Are My Prescriptions Covered?

Review every medication for formulary status, drug tier, pharmacy, prior authorization, step therapy, quantity limits and expected cost.

UHS Affiliated Doesn't Automatically Mean In-Network

A UHS-affiliated facility is not automatically participating in the exact Prominence Medicare plan you are considering.

Prominence Medicare Plan Types

Availability depends on your local market and eligibility.

Prominence HMO

The main regional structure. Routine care generally centers on participating providers and plan-specific access rules.

Prominence HMO-POS

Available in certain Texas markets, with specified point-of-service flexibility for certain care.

Prominence D-SNP

For qualifying beneficiaries who have Medicare and an applicable level of Medicaid.

Prominence C-SNP

For qualifying beneficiaries with specified chronic conditions such as diabetes or certain heart conditions.

Prominence can also offer Extra Help, Part B Giveback and veteran-focused options in qualifying markets.

Compare Prominence Medicare Options

Similar carrier branding can hide different eligibility rules, costs and benefits.

Regular HMO

Standard Medicare Advantage coverage built around the local network.

Giveback HMO

Can reduce part of the Part B premium. Compare the reduction with total medical costs.

Extra Help HMO

Designed around qualifying beneficiaries receiving Medicare Extra Help/LIS.

Dual D-SNP

For qualifying Medicare + Medicaid beneficiaries.

Diabetes & Heart C-SNP

Condition-focused coverage for eligible members.

Veteran HMO

Veteran-oriented MA-only coverage can be available in qualifying Northern Nevada markets.

Learn About Prominence Medicare Benefits

The exact allowance, network, eligibility and cost sharing determine the real value.

Dental

Applicable plans can include preventive and comprehensive dental through plan-specific arrangements such as Liberty Dental.

Vision

Routine exams and eyewear benefits can be available through plan-specific networks such as NVA.

Hearing

Hearing exams and hearing-aid benefits can be available through arrangements such as TruHearing.

OTC / Extra Benefit Card

Certain plans include approved OTC allowances and, for eligible members, additional benefit categories.

Fitness & Transportation

Certain plans include Silver&Fit and nonemergency transportation. Limits and rules vary.

Telehealth & Part D

Applicable plans can include Teladoc access and Medicare Part D prescription coverage.

Part B Giveback

Certain designs reduce part of the Part B premium. Never compare the Giveback amount by itself.

How to Compare Prominence Medicare Plans

Use the same sequence every time so extra benefits do not distract from access and financial risk.

01 — Confirm Your Region

Start with Florida, Nevada or Texas, then ZIP code and county

02 — Check Your Doctors

Verify PCP, specialists, hospital and important facilities.

03 — Check Prescriptions

Review formulary, tier, pharmacy and coverage restrictions.

04 — Understand Eligibility

Regular MA, Extra Help, D-SNP, C-SNP or veteran-oriented coverage.

05 — Compare Medical Costs

Hospital, specialists, imaging, surgery and maximum out-of-pocket.

06 — Compare Extra Benefits

Dental, vision, hearing, OTC, food, utilities, transportation and fitness.

What Matters Most to You?

Your PriorityWhat to Verify
Keep my doctorExact Prominence network
Keep my hospitalExact plan participation
Lower medical costsCopays + MOOP
Prescription coverageFormulary + pharmacy
DentalDental network + benefit rules
OTC / food / utilitiesExact allowance + eligibility
Part B GivebackReduction + total plan costs
Medicare + MedicaidD-SNP eligibility
Diabetes / heart conditionC-SNP eligibility
TravelHMO / HMO-POS rules

You Don't Have to Figure Prominence Out Alone

A UHS-affiliated facility is not automatically in network. A $0 premium does not mean $0 healthcare. A Giveback does not automatically mean lower total costs. A large dental benefit still needs to work with your dentist and treatment, and an Extra Benefit Card does not mean every member receives grocery or utility benefits.

 

Your ZIP → Your Plan → Your Doctors → Your Hospital → Your Prescriptions → Your Costs

The best comparison starts with the healthcare you actually use, then adds benefits after the fundamentals fit.

The MPA Prominence Regional Fit Test

This should become the unique conversion module.

No obligation to enroll. Medicare plan availability, costs and benefits can vary by location and plan.

Frequently Asked Questions About Prominence Medicare

What is Prominence Health Plan?

Prominence Health Plan is a regional health insurer and value-based-care organization operating in Florida, Nevada and Texas. It is part of Universal Health Services.

Yes. Prominence Health is a subsidiary of Universal Health Services.

Prominence currently operates in Palm Beach County, selected Northern Nevada counties and defined Texas markets.

Yes. It currently offers Medicare Advantage in Palm Beach County.

Its current portfolio is primarily HMO-based, with HMO-POS in certain Texas markets.

Prominence Plus is one of the carrier’s standard HMO Medicare Advantage plan designs.

An HMO designed for eligible Medicare beneficiaries receiving Extra Help with prescription costs.

A D-SNP for qualifying people with Medicare and Medicaid.

Yes. Prominence offers Diabetes and Heart C-SNP products in qualifying markets.

Yes. Certain HMO and C-SNP products include Part B premium reductions.

Most current plans include Part D, but certain specialized plans such as the Veteran HMO are MA-only.

Applicable Medicare Advantage plans include preventive and comprehensive dental benefits.

Liberty Dental.

Coverage depends on the specific dental schedule and covered procedure codes.

NVA — National Vision Administrators.

Still Not Sure Whether Prominence Is Right for You?

Prominence’s regional Medicare model can work well when its local network, prescriptions, benefits and medical costs fit your needs.

Don’t compare the carrier name alone. Compare the exact plan available where you live.

Medicare Plan Assistance

Helping make Medicare easier to understand.

Independent Medicare Guidance
Medicare Plan Assistance is an independent insurance agency and is not Medicare, Prominence Health Plan, Universal Health Services, Liberty Dental, NVA, TruHearing, Silver&Fit, Teladoc or a government agency.

Prominence plan availability, networks, premiums, copays, MOOP amounts, prescription formularies, prior authorization rules, Giveback amounts, dental benefits, Extra Benefit Card allowances, transportation, Star Ratings and Special Needs Plan eligibility can vary by region, county, plan, eligibility and plan year.

Before enrolling, review the exact plan’s Summary of Benefits, Evidence of Coverage, Provider Directory, Prescription Drug Formulary and applicable CMS Star Rating.

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