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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) publishes annual Star Ratings that reflect how each Medicare Advantage plan performs across a range of metrics, using a system of one to five stars.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Protect (PPO) is a PPO plan offered by Health Care Service Corporation
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 Protect (PPO) - H0107-011 by Health Care Service Corporation as well as other Medicare Advantage plans available in your area.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Monthly Deductible | $-1 |
| Out of Pocket Max |
In-Network: $6500 Out-of-Network: 10000 |
| Initial Coverage Limit | $0 |
| Catastrophic Coverage Limit | $2000 |
| Primary Care Doctor Visit | Out-of-Network: Doctor Office Visit Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Primary Care Office Visit $30 |
| Specialty Doctor Visit | In-Network: Doctor Specialty Visit: Copayment for Physician Specialist Office Visit $45 Prior Authorization Required for Doctor Specialty Visit |
| Inpatient Hospital Care | Out-of-Network: Acute Hospital Services: $500 per day for days 1 to 999 |
| Urgent Care | Urgent Care: Copayment for Urgent Care $40 Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $100 |
| Emergency Room Visit | Emergency Care: Copayment for Emergency Care $100 Copayment for Medicare Covered Emergency Care waived if you are admitted to the hospital with in hours Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Coverage $100 |
| Ambulance Transportation | Out-of-Network: Ambulance Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Ground $350 Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Air $20% |
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Protect (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 | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services $75 Only chiropractic services related to the subluxation of the spine require authorization. In-Network: Chiropractic Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Chiropractic Services $15 Prior Authorization Required for Chiropractic Services Only chiropractic services related to the subluxation 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% to 20% Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts 20% |
| Durable Medical Equipment (DME) | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Durable Medical Equipment Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Durable Medical Equipment 20% |
| Diagnostic Tests, Lab and Radiology Services, and X-Rays | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests $0 to $200 Copayment for Medicare Covered Lab Services $200 Copayment for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Radiological Services $0 to $400 Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 50% Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient X-Ray Services $200 $0 copay for the Diagnostic Bone Mass Measurement and Diagnostic Colonoscopy test performed on the same date of service as the corresponding preventive test. All other services are covered at a $100 copay. |
| Home Health Care | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Home Health Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Home Health 50% |
| Mental Health Inpatient Care | In-Network: Psychiatric Hospital Services: $290 per day for days 1 to 6 $0 per day for days 7 to 90 Prior Authorization Required for Psychiatric Hospital Services |
| Mental Health Outpatient Care | In-Network: Outpatient Mental Health Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $40 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $40 |
| Outpatient Services / Surgery | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $400 Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulatory Surgical Center Services $350 |
| Outpatient Substance Abuse Care | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions $100 Copayment for Medicare Covered Group Sessions $100 In-Network: Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $75 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $75 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Substance Abuse Services |
| Over-the-counter (OTC) Items | |
| Podiatry Services | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Podiatry Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services $75 In-Network: Podiatry Services: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $40 Prior Authorization Required for Podiatry Services |
| Skilled Nursing Facility Care | Out-of-Network: Skilled Nursing Facility Services: $250 per day for days 1 to 999 |
The following dental services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Dental Care | In-Network: Medicare Covered Preventive Dental: Copayment for Office Visit $35 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 Coinsurance for Periodontics 20% Coinsurance for Maxillofacial surgery 20% Coinsurance for Adjunctive general services 50% Maximum Plan Benefit of $1,000 every year |
The following vision services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Vision Benefits | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Eye Exams Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Eye Exams $75 Copayment for Medicare Covered Eyewear $75 |
The following hearing services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Hearing Benefits | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Hearing Exams Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Hearing Exams $75 |
The following services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Preventive Services and Health/Wellness Education Programs | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services $0 |