Blue Medicare PPO Enhanced (PPO)

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Medicare PPO Enhanced (PPO) H3404-003 Plan Details
4.5 out of 5 stars

Blue Medicare PPO Enhanced (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Plan ID: H3404-003

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$49.00
Monthly Premium

Blue Medicare PPO Enhanced (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Plan ID: H3404-003

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Medicare PPO Enhanced (PPO) H3404-003 Plan Details
4.5 out of 5 stars

Blue Medicare PPO Enhanced (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Plan ID: H3404-003

Have Medicare questions?

Talk to a licensed agent today to find a plan that fits your needs.

$49.00
Monthly Premium

Basic Costs and Coverage

Coverage Cost
Monthly Deductible $0
Out of Pocket Max In-Network: $4900
Out-of-Network: N/A
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:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Primary Care Office Visit 40%
Specialty Doctor Visit
In-Network:

Doctor Specialty Visit:
Copayment for Physician Specialist Office Visit $25.00
Out-of-Network:

Doctor Specialty Visit:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Physician Specialist Office Visit 40%
Inpatient Hospital Care
In-Network:

Acute Hospital Services:
$335.00 per day for days 1 to 5
$0.00 per day for days 6 to 90
Prior Authorization Required for Acute Hospital Services
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:
Coinsurance for Acute Hospital Services per Stay 40%
Urgent Care
Copayment for Urgent Care $60.00

Worldwide Coverage:
Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $60.00
Maximum Plan Benefit of $100000.00
Emergency Room Visit
Copayment for Emergency Care $120.00
Copayment for Medicare Covered Emergency Care waived if you are admitted to the hospital within 48 hours

Worldwide Coverage:
Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Coverage $120.00
Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Transportation $250.00
Maximum Plan Benefit of $100000.00
Ambulance Transportation
In-Network:

Ground Ambulance:
Copayment for Ground Ambulance Services $250.00

Air Ambulance:
Copayment for Air Ambulance Services $250.00

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

Ambulance Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Ground $250.00
Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Air $250.00

Health Care Services and Medical Supplies

Blue Medicare PPO Enhanced (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 $20.00
Out-of-Network:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services 40%
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 40%
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 40%
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 $25.00
Copayment for Medicare-covered Lab Services $0.00 to $5.00

Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Radiological Services $0.00 to $300.00
Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Radiological Services 20%
Copayment for Medicare-covered Therapeutic Radiological Services $0.00 to $60.00
Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 20%
Copayment for Medicare-covered X-Ray Services $0.00 to $15.00
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:

Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests 40%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Lab Services 40%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Radiological Services 40%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 40%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient X-Ray Services 40%
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 40%
Mental Health Inpatient Care
In-Network:

Psychiatric Hospital Services:
$300.00 per day for days 1 to 5
$0.00 per day for days 6 to 90
Prior Authorization Required for Psychiatric Hospital Services
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:
Coinsurance for Psychiatric Hospital Services per Stay 40%
Mental Health Outpatient Care
In-Network:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $25.00
Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $25.00
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Mental Health Services
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions 40%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Group Sessions 40%
Outpatient Services / Surgery
In-Network:

Outpatient Hospital Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $295.00
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Hospital Services

Outpatient Observation Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Observation Services - Per stay $0.00

Ambulatory Surgical Center Services:
Copayment for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services $200.00
Prior Authorization Required for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:

Outpatient Hospital and ASC Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services 40%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulatory Surgical Center Services 40%
Outpatient Substance Abuse Care
In-Network:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $25.00
Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $25.00
Out-of-Network:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual or Group Sessions 40%
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 $90.00 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 must use particiapting network
Podiatry Services
In-Network:
Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $25.00
Out-of-Network:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services 40%
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 60
$0.00 per day for days 61 to 100
Prior Authorization Required for Skilled Nursing Facility Services
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:
Coinsurance for Skilled Nursing Facility Services per Stay 40%

Dental Benefits

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

Coverage Cost
Dental Care
In-Network:

Preventive Dental:
Copayment for Office Visit $0.00
Office Vists include:
    • Maximum 2 visits every year
    Copayment for Oral Exams $0.00
    • Maximum 2 visits every year
    Copayment for Prophylaxis (Cleaning) $0.00
    • Maximum 2 visits every year
    Copayment for Fluoride Treatment $0.00
    • Maximum 1 visit every year
    Copayment for Dental X-Rays $0.00
    • Maximum 2 visits (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
    Maximum Plan Benefit of $2000.00 every year for Preventive and Non-Medicare Covered Comprehensive combined

    Comprehensive Dental:
    Copayment for Medicare-covered Benefits $25.00
    Copayment for Restorative Services $0.00
    • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
    Copayment for Endodontics $0.00
    Copayment for Periodontics $0.00
    • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
    Copayment for Extractions $0.00
    Copayment for Prosthodontics, Other Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery, Other Services $0.00
    • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
    Maximum Plan Benefit of $2000.00 every year for Preventive and Non-Medicare Covered Comprehensive combined
    Out-of-Network:

    Medicare Covered Dental Services:
    Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental 40%
    Non-Medicare Covered Dental Services:
    Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Preventive Dental 20%
    Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental 20%
    Maximum Plan Benefit of $2000.00

    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 to $25.00
    Copayment for Routine Eye Exams $25.00
    • Maximum 1 Routine Eye Exam every year
    Copayment for Contact lens exam $25.00
    • Maximum 1 Contact lens exam every year

    Eyewear:
    Coinsurance for Medicare-Covered Benefits 20%
    Maximum Plan Allowance of $300.00 every year for all Non-Medicare covered eyewear for in and out of network services combined
    Out-of-Network:

    Medicare Covered Vision Services:
    Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Eye Exams 40%
    Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Eyewear 40%
    Non-Medicare Covered Vision Services:
    Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Eye Exams 40%
    Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Eyewear $0.00

    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 $25.00
    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:
    Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Hearing Exams 40%
    Non-Medicare Covered Hearing Services:
    Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Hearing Exams $0.00
    Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Hearing Aids $0.00

    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