Community Blue Medicare PPO Merit (PPO)

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Community Blue Medicare PPO Merit (PPO) is a PPO plan offered by Highmark Health

Plan ID: H3916-066

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Pennsylvania Counties Served

AdamsBerksBradfordCarbonCentreColumbiaCumberlandDauphinJuniataLackawannaLancasterLebanonLehighLuzerneMifflinMontourNorthamptonNorthumberlandPerryPikeSnyderUnionWayneWyomingYork

Basic Costs and Coverage

Coverage Cost
Monthly Deductible $615
Out of Pocket Max In-Network: $8300
Out-of-Network: 8950
Initial Coverage Limit $0
Catastrophic Coverage Limit $2100
Primary Care Doctor Visit

Out-of-Network:

Doctor Office Visit Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Primary Care Office Visit $40%
Specialty Doctor Visit

Out-of-Network:

Doctor Specialty Visit Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Physician Specialist Office Visit $40%
Inpatient Hospital Care

Out-of-Network:

Acute Hospital Services:
$600 per day for days 1 to 5
$0 per day for days 6 to 90
Private accommodations will be covered when medically necessary. Inpatient rehabilitation is subject to the same cost sharing as Inpatient Acute Hospital Care.
Urgent Care

Urgent Care:
Copayment for Urgent Care $40

Worldwide Coverage:
Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $40
Emergency Room Visit

Emergency Care:
Copayment for Emergency Care $115

Worldwide Coverage:
Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Coverage $115
Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Transportation $320
Ambulance Transportation

Out-of-Network:

Ambulance Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Ground $320
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Ground $30%
Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Air $320
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Air $30%
Non-emergent transport is only covered when Certified Medically Necessary. The copayment is applicable per one way trip.

Health Care Services and Medical Supplies

Community Blue Medicare PPO Merit (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:

Chiropractic Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services 40%
In-Network:

Chiropractic Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Chiropractic Services $15
Copayment for Routine Care $15
  • Maximum 4 Routine Care every year
Prior Authorization Required for Chiropractic Services
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%
Glucometers, test strips, lancets, control solution, replacement batteries, platforms, lens shield, and non-invasive vagus nerve stimulator are supplied at the minimum coinsurance. All other Medicare covered Diabetic Supplies at the maximum coinsurance.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME)

Out-of-Network:

Durable Medical Equipment Services:
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 to $10
Copayment for Medicare-covered Lab Services $0 to $10
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services
The minimum copayment applies for Medicare-covered diagnostic procedures/tests and lab services provided at free standing labs. The maximum copayment applies for Medicare-covered diagnostic procedures/tests and lab services at all other places of service.

Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Radiological Services $300
Copayment for Medicare-covered Therapeutic Radiological Services $60
Copayment for Medicare-covered X-Ray Services $20
Home Health Care

Out-of-Network:

Home Health Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Home Health 30%
Mental Health Inpatient Care
In-Network:

Psychiatric Hospital Services:
$400 per day for days 1 to 5
$0 per day for days 6 to 90
Prior Authorization Required for Psychiatric Hospital Services
Private accommodations will be covered when medically necessary. Inpatient substance abuse is subject to the same cost sharing as Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital.
Mental Health Outpatient Care

Out-of-Network:

Mental Health Services:
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 $375
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Hospital Services
Copayment applies per visit/per day/per provider for outpatient surgical services. Same day visits to the same provider for the same procedure receives one copayment.

Outpatient Observation Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Observation Services - Per day $375
Copayment applies per visit/per day/per provider for outpatient surgical services. Same day visits to the same provider for the same procedure receives one copayment.

Ambulatory Surgical Center Services:
Copayment for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services $325
Prior Authorization Required for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services
Copayment applies per visit/per day/per provider for outpatient surgical services. Same day visits to the same provider for the same procedure receives one copayment.
Outpatient Substance Abuse Care
In-Network:

Outpatient Substance Abuse Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $45
Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $45

Out-of-Network:

Outpatient Substance Abuse Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions 40%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Group Sessions 40%
Over-the-counter (OTC) Items
Podiatry Services
In-Network:

Podiatry Services:
Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $40
Copayment for Routine Foot Care $40
  • Maximum 4 visits every year

Out-of-Network:

Podiatry Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services 40%
Skilled Nursing Facility Care

Coinsurance for Skilled Nursing Facility Services 30%

Dental Benefits

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

Coverage Cost
Dental Care

Out-of-Network:

Preventive Dental Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Preventive Dental 40%

Vision Benefits

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

Coverage Cost
Vision Benefits

Out-of-Network:

Eye Exams Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Eye Exams 40%
Copayment for Medicare Covered Eyewear $0

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
Copayment for Routine Hearing Exams $20
  • Maximum 1 visit every year

Hearing Aids:
Copayment for Hearing Aids $699 to $999
  • Maximum 2 Hearing Aids every year
Maximum Plan Benefit of $500 every year
Members must use our contracted provider to use this benefit. Up to two hearing aids every year (one per ear per year). Benefit is limited to the Advanced (minimum cost sharing) and Premium (maximum cost sharing) hearing aids, which come in various styles and colors, and are available in rechargeable style options at no additional charge.Hearing aid purchase includes:- First year of follow-up provider visits- 60-day trial period- 3-year extended warranty- 80 batteries per aid for non-rechargeable modelsBenefit does not include or cover any of the following:

• Additional cost for optional hearing aid rechargeability

• Ear molds

• Hearing aid accessories

• Additional provider visits

• Additional batteries - batteries when a rechargeable hearing aid is purchased

• Hearing aids that are not TruHearing-branded hearing aids

• Costs associated with loss & damage warranty claims Costs associated with excluded items are the responsibility of the member and not covered by the plan.Services not covered under any condition:Hearing aids and provider visits to service hearing aids (except as specifically described in the Covered Benefits), ear molds, hearing aid accessories, warranty claim fees, and hearing aid batteries (beyond the 80 free batteries per non-rechargeable aid purchased).Members have a $500 maximum allowance towards hearing aids that are not the Advanced or Premium models.

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

Prescription Drug Costs and Coverage

The Community Blue Medicare PPO Merit (PPO) plan offers the following prescription drug coverage, with an annual drug deductible of $615 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) per year.

Coverage Cost
Coverage & Cost
Annual Drug Deductible $615 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2)
Preferred Generic
  • Preferred cost-share mail order N/A
  • Standard retail $7.00
  • Standard mail order N/A
  • Preferred cost-share retail $0.00
Generic
  • Preferred cost-share mail order N/A
  • Standard retail $15.00
  • Standard mail order N/A
  • Preferred cost-share retail $0.00
Annual Drug Deductible $615 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2)
Preferred Generic
  • Preferred cost-share mail order N/A
  • Standard retail N/A
  • Standard mail order N/A
  • Preferred cost-share retail N/A
Generic
  • Preferred cost-share mail order N/A
  • Standard retail N/A
  • Standard mail order N/A
  • Preferred cost-share retail N/A
Annual Drug Deductible $615 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2)
Preferred Generic
  • Preferred cost-share mail order $0.00
  • Standard retail $21.00
  • Standard mail order $21.00
  • Preferred cost-share retail $0.00
Generic
  • Preferred cost-share mail order $0.00
  • Standard retail $45.00
  • Standard mail order $45.00
  • Preferred cost-share retail $0.00
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