Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Health Choice (PPO)

Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Health Choice (PPO) H4801-018 Plan Details
3 out of 5 stars

Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Health Choice (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Health Care Service Corporation
Plan ID: H4801-018

HelpAdvisor Editorial Team analysis of data from the 2024 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.

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Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Health Choice (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Health Care Service Corporation
Plan ID: H4801-018

HelpAdvisor Editorial Team analysis of data from the 2024 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.

Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Health Choice (PPO) H4801-018 Plan Details
3 out of 5 stars

Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Health Choice (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Health Care Service Corporation
Plan ID: H4801-018

HelpAdvisor Editorial Team analysis of data from the 2024 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.

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Texas Counties Served

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Basic Costs and Coverage

Coverage Cost
Monthly Deductible $545
Out of Pocket Max In-Network: $6900
Out-of-Network: 11300
Initial Coverage Limit $5030
Catastrophic Coverage Limit $8,000
Primary Care Doctor Visit
In-Network:

Doctor Office Visit:
Copayment for Primary Care Office Visit $0.00
Out-of-Network:

Doctor Office Visit:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Primary Care Office Visit $30.00
Specialty Doctor Visit
In-Network:

Doctor Specialty Visit:
Copayment for Physician Specialist Office Visit $45.00
Prior Authorization Required for Doctor Specialty Visit
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:

Doctor Specialty Visit:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Physician Specialist Office Visit $75.00
Inpatient Hospital Care
In-Network:

Acute Hospital Services:
$370.00 per day for days 1 to 6
$0.00 per day for days 7 to 90
Prior Authorization Required for Acute Hospital Services
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:
$500.00 per day for days 1 to 999
Urgent Care
Copayment for Urgent Care $40.00

Worldwide Coverage:
Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $100.00
Emergency Room Visit
Copayment for Emergency Care $100.00
Copayment for Medicare Covered Emergency Care waived if you are admitted to the hospital within 3 days

Worldwide Coverage:
Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Coverage $100.00
Ambulance Transportation
In-Network:

Ground Ambulance:
Copayment for Ground Ambulance Services $275.00

Air Ambulance:
Coinsurance for Air Ambulance Services 20%

Please see Evidence of Coverage for Prior Authorization rules
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:

Ambulance Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Ground $275.00
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Air 20%

Health Care Services and Medical Supplies

Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Health Choice (PPO) 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:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Chiropractic Services $15.00
Prior Authorization Required for Chiropractic Services
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services $75.00
Diabetes Supplies, Training, Nutrition Therapy and Monitoring
In-Network:
Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Diabetic Supplies 0% to 20%
Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts 20%
Prior Authorization Required for Diabetic Supplies and Services
Diabetic Supplies and Services limited to those from specified manufacturers(Please see Evidence of Coverage)
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diabetic Supplies and Services 20%
Durable Medical Eqipment (DME)
In-Network:
Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Durable Medical Equipment 20%
Prior Authorization Required for Durable Medical Equipment
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Durable Medical Equipment 20%
Diagnostic Tests, Lab and Radiology Services, and X-Rays
In-Network:

Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests $0.00 to $100.00
Copayment for Medicare-covered Lab Services $0.00 to $50.00
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services

Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Radiological Services $0.00 to $300.00
Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 20%
Copayment for Medicare-covered X-Ray Services $0.00 to $100.00
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:

Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests $0.00 to $200.00
Copayment for Medicare Covered Lab Services $30.00 to $200.00
Copayment for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Radiological Services $0.00 to $400.00
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 50%
Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient X-Ray Services $30.00 to $200.00
Home Health Care
In-Network:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Home Health Services $0.00
Prior Authorization Required for Home Health Services
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Home Health 50%
Mental Health Inpatient Care
In-Network:

Psychiatric Hospital Services:
$290.00 per day for days 1 to 6
$0.00 per day for days 7 to 90
Prior Authorization Required for Psychiatric Hospital Services
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:
$500.00 per day for days 1 to 999
Mental Health Outpatient Care
In-Network:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $40.00
Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $40.00
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Mental Health Services
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions $50.00
Copayment for Medicare Covered Group Sessions $50.00
Outpatient Services / Surgery
In-Network:

Outpatient Hospital Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $375.00
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Hospital Services

Outpatient Observation Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Observation Services - Per stay $370.00

Ambulatory Surgical Center Services:
Copayment for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services $300.00
Prior Authorization Required for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:

Outpatient Hospital and ASC Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $400.00
Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulatory Surgical Center Services $350.00
Outpatient Substance Abuse Care
In-Network:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $75.00
Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $75.00
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Substance Abuse Services
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Individual or Group Sessions $100.00
Over-the-counter (OTC) Items
In-Network:

Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items:
Copayment for Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items $0.00
Maximum Plan Benefit of $50.00 every three months
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) offerred as a Part C OTC benefit
Out-of-Network:

Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items:
Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items $0.00
Maximum Plan Benefit of $50.00
Podiatry Services
In-Network:
Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $40.00
Prior Authorization Required for Podiatry Services
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services $75.00
Skilled Nursing Facility Care
In-Network:

Skilled Nursing Facility Services:
$0.00 per day for days 1 to 20
$203.00 per day for days 21 to 59
$0.00 per day for days 60 to 100
Prior Authorization Required for Skilled Nursing Facility Services
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:
$250.00 per day for days 1 to 999

Dental Benefits

The following dental services are covered from in-network providers.

Coverage Cost
Dental Care
In-Network:

Preventive Dental:
Copayment for Oral Exams $0.00
  • Maximum 2 visits every year
Copayment for Prophylaxis (Cleaning) $0.00
  • Maximum 2 visits every year
Copayment for Dental X-Rays $0.00
  • Maximum 1 visit every year

Comprehensive Dental:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Benefits $35.00
Copayment for Non-routine Services $0.00
Copayment for Restorative Services $0.00
Coinsurance for Endodontics 20%
Coinsurance for Periodontics 20%
Coinsurance for Extractions 20%
Coinsurance for Prosthodontics, Other Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery, Other Services 20%
Maximum Plan Benefit of $1000.00 every year for in and out of network services combined for Non-Medicare Covered Comprehensive
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Dental Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental $75.00
Non-Medicare Covered Dental Services:
Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Preventive Dental $0.00
Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental 50%

Vision Benefits

The following vision services are covered from in-network providers.

Coverage Cost
Vision Benefits
In-Network:

Eye Exams:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $0.00
Copayment for Routine Eye Exams $0.00
  • Maximum 1 Routine Eye Exam every year

Eyewear:
Copayment for Medicare-Covered Benefits $0.00
Copayment for Contact Lenses $0.00
Copayment for Eyeglass Lenses $0.00
  • Maximum 1 Pair every year
Copayment for Eyeglass Frames $0.00
  • Maximum 1 Pair every year
Maximum Plan Benefit of $100.00 every year for all Non-Medicare covered eyewear for in and out of network services combined
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Vision Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Eye Exams $75.00
Copayment for Medicare Covered Eyewear $75.00
Non-Medicare Covered Vision Services:
Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Eye Exams $0.00
Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Eyewear $0.00
Maximum Plan Benefit of $40.00

Hearing Benefits

The following hearing services are covered from in-network providers.

Coverage Cost
Hearing Benefits
In-Network:

Hearing Exams:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $40.00
Copayment for Routine Hearing Exams $0.00
  • Maximum 1 visit every year
Copayment for Fitting/Evaluation for Hearing Aid $0.00

Hearing Aids:
Copayment for Hearing Aids $699.00 to $999.00
  • Maximum 2 Hearing Aids every year
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Hearing Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Hearing Exams $75.00
Non-Medicare Covered Hearing Services:
Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Hearing Exams $0.00
Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Hearing Aids $699.00 to $999.00

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:
  • COVID-19 shots
  • Flu shots
  • Hepatitis B shots
  • Pneumococcal shots
  • Tobacco use cessation
    Yearly "Wellness" visit
    Out-of-Network:

    Medicare-covered Zero Dollar Preventive Services:
    Copayment for Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services $0.00

    Prescription Drug Costs and Coverage

    The Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Health Choice (PPO) plan offers the following prescription drug coverage, with an annual drug deductible of $545 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) per year.

    Coverage
    Cost
    Coverage & Cost
    Annual Drug Deductible $545 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2)
    Preferred Generic
    • Standard mail order $15.00
    • Preferred cost-share retail $0.00
    • Standard retail $15.00
    • Preferred cost-share mail order $0.00
    Generic
    • Standard mail order $20.00
    • Preferred cost-share retail $8.00
    • Standard retail $20.00
    • Preferred cost-share mail order $8.00
    Annual Drug Deductible $545 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2)
    Preferred Generic
    • Standard mail order $30.00
    • Preferred cost-share retail $0.00
    • Standard retail $30.00
    • Preferred cost-share mail order $0.00
    Generic
    • Standard mail order $40.00
    • Preferred cost-share retail $16.00
    • Standard retail $40.00
    • Preferred cost-share mail order $16.00
    Annual Drug Deductible $545 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2)
    Preferred Generic
    • Standard mail order $45.00
    • Preferred cost-share retail $0.00
    • Standard retail $45.00
    • Preferred cost-share mail order $0.00
    Generic
    • Standard mail order $60.00
    • Preferred cost-share retail $24.00
    • Standard retail $60.00
    • Preferred cost-share mail order $24.00