Individual plans

We offer three Sharp Direct Advantage® plans for San Diego County residents.

Our Medicare Advantage plans for individuals provide comprehensive medical services plus added benefits like vision, hearing, dental and free health coaching.

To join, you must:

  • Be eligible for Medicare Part A and Part B
  • Reside in San Diego County
  

2025 plans

Explore next year's plans below. If you need to enroll in a plan by December, please see our 2024 plans.

 VIP Plan
(HMO)
Gold Card (HMO)Platinum Card (HMO)
Plan overview
Monthly plan premium$0$0$51
Deductible$0
Annual out-of-pocket maximum$2,900 yearly limit for services you receive from in-network providers
Doctor visits
Primary care physician visit$0$5$5
Specialist visit$0$20$20
Preventive care$0
Lab services / X-rays$0 / $10$0 / $10$0 / $0
Diagnostic radiology services (e.g., MRIs)$75 copay

$0 for diagnostic mammogram
$75 copay

$0 for diagnostic mammogram
15% coinsurance

$0 for diagnostic mammogram
Hospital visits and emergencies
Inpatient hospital coverage

$225/day for days 1–7

$0/day for days 8 +

$150/day for days 1–8. 

$0/day for days 9 +

Outpatient hospital coverage$0–100$20–225$20–$175
Emergency care$90
Urgently needed services$30 ($90 for worldwide urgent care and emergency coverage)
Supplemental benefits
Hearing aids$3,800 allowance every 36 months$4,000 allowance every 36 months$4,800 allowance every 36 months
Silver&Fit® Fitness Benefit$0$0$0
Chiropractic care$10, limit 30 visits per year (combined)$10, limit 30 visits per year (combined)$10, limit 30 visits per year (combined)
Acupuncture

Over-the-counter (OTC) items

Loaded to your Sharp Health Plan Advantage card

Up to $150 per quarterUp to $150 per quarterUp to $170 per quarter
Dental
   Delta Dental DHMO$0 monthly premium$13 monthly premium$0 monthly premium
   Delta Dental PPO$40 monthly premium$40 monthly premium$40 monthly premium
Vision
   Frames or Contacts$400 (every 12 months)$300 (every 12 months)$300 (every 12 months)
   Routine eye exam$0 (every 12 months)$0 (every 12 months)$0 (every 12 months)
Medicare Part D drugs: initial coverage
Retail: 1-month supply
   Tier 1 (Preferred Generic)$2
   Tier 2 (Generic)$8 for VIP Plan and Gold Card; $5 for Platinum only
   Tier 3 (Preferred Brand)$40
   Tier 4 (Non-preferred Brand)$90
   Tier 5 (Specialty)33% of the cost
   Tier 6 (Select Care) 
question mark iconIncludes select generic drugs.
$0
Mail order: 100-day supply
   Tier 1 (Preferred Generic)$0
   Tier 2 (Generic)$0
   Tier 3 (Preferred Brand)$80
   Tier 4 (Non-preferred Brand)$180
   Tier 5 (Specialty)Not offered
   Tier 6 (Select Care) 
question mark iconIncludes select generic drugs.
$0

 

Best Medicare Advantage Plan in California

Sharp Health Plan was included in the 2025 U.S. News and World Report list of Best Insurance Companies for Medicare Advantage in California.

Best Insurance Companies - Medicare Advantage - California (US News & World Report 2025)

Gold and platinum ID cards

The Sharp Experience is your Medicare advantage

 

You may see Sharp HealthCare doctors. But the only way to ensure you have The Sharp Experience from coverage to care is with a Sharp Direct Advantage plan, only from Sharp Health Plan.

 

Sharp Direct Advantage is offered by Sharp Health Plan. Sharp Health Plan is an HMO with a Medicare contract. Enrollment with Sharp Health Plan depends on contract renewal. Read the full disclaimer.

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