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Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)
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$10.80
Monthly Premium
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) is a HMO D-SNP plan offered by Health Care Service Corporation
Plan ID: H9706-002
HelpAdvisor Editorial Team analysis of data from the 2025 MA Landscape Source Files and carrier-provided plan data supplied by SunFire, Inc., a private company that creates software solutions for agents and brokers to compare Medicare plans. For more information, visit www.sunfireinc.com.
Medicare beneficiaries may find it helpful to review available Medicare Advantage plans in their area. Medicare Advantage plans are designed to combine the coverage offered from Original Medicare (Medicare Part A and Part B) while also offering additional benefits.
Many Medicare Advantage plans may cover prescription drug coverage as well as additional benefits such as Dental, Vision and Hearing.
Learn more about Medicare Advantage plans such as Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) - H9706-002 by Health Care Service Corporation as well as other Medicare Advantage plans available in your area.
$10.80
Monthly Premium
Texas Counties Served
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Basic Costs and Coverage
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Monthly Deductible | $0 |
| Out of Pocket Max |
In-Network: $9350 Out-of-Network: N/A |
| Initial Coverage Limit | $0 |
| Catastrophic Coverage Limit | $2000 |
| Primary Care Doctor Visit | In-Network: Doctor Office Visit: Coinsurance for Primary Care Office Visit $0% or$ 20% |
| Specialty Doctor Visit | In-Network: Doctor Specialty Visit: Coinsurance for Physician Specialist Office Visit $0% or$ 20% Prior Authorization Required for Doctor Specialty Visit Referral Required for Doctor Specialty Visit |
| Inpatient Hospital Care | In-Network: Acute Hospital Services: Copayment for Acute Hospital Services per Stay $0 Deductible $1340.00 Prior Authorization Required for Acute Hospital Services Referral Required for Acute Hospital Services |
| Urgent Care | Urgent Care: Coinsurance for Urgent Care 0% or 20% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Urgent Care waived if you are admitted to hospital |
| Emergency Room Visit | Emergency Care: Coinsurance for Emergency Care 0% or 20% |
| Ambulance Transportation | In-Network: Ground Ambulance: Coinsurance for Ground Ambulance Services $0% or$ 20% Air Ambulance: Coinsurance for Air Ambulance Services $0% or$ 20% Prior Authorization Required for Air Ambulance |
Health Care Services and Medical Supplies
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) covers additional benefits and services, some of which may not be covered by Original Medicare (Medicare Part A and Part B).
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Chiropractic Services | In-Network: Chiropractic Services: Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Chiropractic Services 0% or 20% Prior Authorization Required for Chiropractic Services Referral Required for Chiropractic Services Only chiropractic services, related to the subuxation of the spine require authorization. |
| Diabetes Supplies, Training, Nutrition Therapy and Monitoring | In-Network: Diabetic Supplies and Services: Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Diabetic Supplies 0% or 20% Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts 0% or 20% |
| Durable Medical Equipment (DME) | In-Network: Durable Medical Equipment: Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Durable Medical Equipment 0% or 20% Prior Authorization Required for Durable Medical Equipment |
| Diagnostic Tests, Lab and Radiology Services, and X-Rays | In-Network: Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests $0 Copayment for Medicare-covered Lab Services $0 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services Referral Required for Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services: Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Radiological Services 0% or 20% Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 0% or 20% Coinsurance for Medicare-covered X-Ray Services 0% or 20% |
| Home Health Care | In-Network: Home Health Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Home Health Services $0 Prior Authorization Required for Home Health Services Referral Required for Home Health Services |
| Mental Health Inpatient Care | In-Network: Psychiatric Hospital Services: Copayment for Psychiatric Hospital Services per Stay $0 Prior Authorization Required for Psychiatric Hospital Services Referral Required for Psychiatric Hospital Services |
| Mental Health Outpatient Care | In-Network: Outpatient Mental Health Services: Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions 0% or 20% Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Group Sessions 0% or 20% |
| Outpatient Services / Surgery | In-Network: Outpatient Hospital Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services 0% or 20% Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Hospital Services Referral Required for Outpatient Hospital Services Outpatient Observation Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Observation Services $0 Referral Required for Outpatient Observation Services Ambulatory Surgical Center Services: Coinsurance for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services 0% or 20% Prior Authorization Required for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services Referral Required for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services |
| Outpatient Substance Abuse Care | In-Network: Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions 0% or 20% Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Group Sessions 0% or 20% Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Substance Abuse Services Referral Required for Outpatient Substance Abuse Services |
| Over-the-counter (OTC) Items | In-Network: Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items: Copayment for Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items $0
$250/qtrly (Note: Unused OTC amounts roll over from quarter to quarter, but do not roll over to the next calendar year. Members may use their pre-loaded card on select OTC item(s) from plan approved catalog and item(s) are shipped to members. Additionally, members may use their pre-loaded card at select retail stores for select OTC items. Only the amount allocated for OTC items may be used on the pre-loaded card. (No cash is exchanged.) |
| Podiatry Services | In-Network: Podiatry Services: Coinsurance for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services 0% or 20% Prior Authorization Required for Podiatry Services Referral Required for Podiatry Services |
| Skilled Nursing Facility Care | In-Network: Skilled Nursing Facility Services: Copayment for Skilled Nursing Facility Services per Stay $0 Prior Authorization Required for Skilled Nursing Facility Services Referral Required for Skilled Nursing Facility Services |
Dental Benefits
The following dental services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Dental Care | In-Network: Medicare Covered Preventive Dental: Coinsurance for Office Visit 0% or 20% Non-Medicare Covered Preventive Dental: Copayment for Non-medicare preventive $0 Copayment for Oral exams $0
Non-Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental: Copayment for Non-medicare comprehensive $0 Copayment for Restorative services $0 Copayment for Endodontics $0 Copayment for Periodontics $0 Copayment for Prothodontics, removable $0 Copayment for Maxillofacial prosthetics $0 Copayment for Prothodontics, fixed $0 Copayment for Maxillofacial surgery $0 Copayment for Adjunctive general services $0 Maximum Plan Benefit of $4,000 every year |
Vision Benefits
The following vision services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Vision Benefits | In-Network: Eye Exams: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Benefits 0% or 20% Copayment for Routine Eye Exams $0
Eyewear: Coinsurance for Medicare-Covered Benefits 0% or 20% Copayment for Contact Lenses $0 Copayment for Eyeglass Lenses $0 Copayment for Eyeglass Frames $0 Copayment for Upgrades $0 Maximum Plan Benefit of $200 every year |
Hearing Benefits
The following hearing services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Hearing Benefits | In-Network: Hearing Exams: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Benefits 0% or 20% Copayment for Routine Hearing Exams $0
Hearing Aids: Copayment for Hearing Aids $0
|
Preventive Services and Health/Wellness Education Programs
The following services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Preventive Services and Health/Wellness Education Programs | In-Network: $0.00 copay for Medicare Covered Preventive Services: Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening Alcohol misuse screenings & counseling Bone mass measurements (bone density) Cardiovascular disease screenings Cardiovascular disease (behavioral therapy) Cervical & vaginal cancer screening Colorectal cancer screenings Depression screenings Diabetes screenings Diabetes self-management training Glaucoma tests Hepatitis B (HBV) infection screening Hepatitis C screening test HIV screening Lung cancer screening Mammograms (screening) Nutrition therapy services Obesity screenings & counseling One-time Welcome to Medicare preventive visit Prostate cancer screenings(PSA) Sexually transmitted infections screening & counseling Shots:
Yearly "Wellness" visit |