Community Blue Medicare PPO Premier (PPO)
Community Blue Medicare PPO Premier (PPO) H3916-045 Plan Details
Community Blue Medicare PPO Premier (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Highmark Health
Plan ID: H3916-045
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.
$46.00
Monthly Premium
Community Blue Medicare PPO Premier (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Highmark Health
Plan ID: H3916-045
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.
Pennsylvania Counties Served
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: Copayment for Medicare Covered Primary Care Office Visit $0.00 |
| Specialty Doctor Visit | In-Network: Doctor Specialty Visit: Copayment for Physician Specialist Office Visit $0.00 Out-of-Network: Doctor Specialty Visit: Copayment for Medicare Covered Physician Specialist Office Visit $0.00 |
| Inpatient Hospital Care | In-Network: Acute Hospital Services: Copayment for Acute Hospital Services per Stay $200.00 Your plan covers an unlimited number of days for an inpatient stay. Prior Authorization Required for Acute Hospital Services Prior authorization required Out-of-Network: Copayment for Acute Hospital Services per Stay $200.00 |
| Urgent Care | Copayment for Urgent Care $15.00 Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $15.00 |
| 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 Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Transportation $250.00 |
| Ambulance Transportation | In-Network: Ground Ambulance: Copayment for Ground Ambulance Services $250.00 Air Ambulance: Copayment for Air Ambulance Services $250.00 Non-emergent transport is only covered when Certified Medically Necessary. The copayment is applicable per one way trip. 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 Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Ground 30% Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Air $250.00 Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Air 30% |
Health Care Services and Medical Supplies
Community Blue Medicare PPO Premier (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 Copayment for Routine Care $20.00
Prior authorization required Out-of-Network: Copayment for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services $20.00 Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services $20.00 |
| 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 30% |
| 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 30% |
| 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 Copayment for Medicare-covered Lab Services $0.00 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Radiological Services $150.00 Copayment for Medicare-covered Therapeutic Radiological Services $60.00 Copayment for Medicare-covered X-Ray Services $20.00 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 Copayment for Medicare Covered Lab Services $0.00 Copayment for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Radiological Services $150.00 Copayment for Medicare Covered Therapeutic Radiological Services $60.00 Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient X-Ray Services $20.00 |
| 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 30% |
| Mental Health Inpatient Care | In-Network: Psychiatric Hospital Services: $425.00 per day for days 1 to 3 $0.00 per day for days 4 to 90 Prior Authorization Required for Psychiatric Hospital Services Prior authorization required Out-of-Network: $425.00 per day for days 1 to 3 $0.00 per day for days 4 to 90 |
| Mental Health Outpatient Care | In-Network: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $30.00 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $30.00 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Mental Health Services Prior authorization required Out-of-Network: Copayment for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions $30.00 Copayment for Medicare Covered Group Sessions $30.00 |
| Outpatient Services / Surgery | In-Network: Outpatient Hospital Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $245.00 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Hospital Services Outpatient Observation Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Observation Services - Per day $245.00 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Observation Services Ambulatory Surgical Center Services: Copayment for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services $175.00 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 $245.00 Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulatory Surgical Center Services $175.00 |
| Outpatient Substance Abuse Care | In-Network: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $45.00 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $45.00 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Substance Abuse Services Prior authorization required Out-of-Network: Copayment for Medicare Covered Individual or Group Sessions $50.00 |
| Over-the-counter (OTC) Items | In-Network: Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items: Maximum Plan Benefit of $120.00 every three months Out-of-Network: Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items: Maximum Plan Benefit of $120.00 every three months |
| Podiatry Services | In-Network: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $0.00 Copayment for Routine Foot Care $0.00
Out-of-Network: Copayment for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services $0.00 Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Podiatry Services $0.00 |
| 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 100 Prior Authorization Required for Skilled Nursing Facility Services Prior authorization required Out-of-Network: Coinsurance for Skilled Nursing Facility Services per Stay 30% |
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
Comprehensive Dental: Copayment for Medicare-covered Benefits $0.00 Copayment for Non-routine Services $0.00 Copayment for Diagnostic Services $0.00 Copayment for Restorative Services $0.00
Prior Authorization Required for Comprehensive Dental Prior authorization required Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Dental Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental $0.00 Non-Medicare Covered Dental Services: Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Preventive Dental 30% 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
Eyewear: Standard Eyeglass lenses and frames or contact lenses are covered in full. $150 benefit maximum applies to non-standard frames or specialty contact lenses. Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Vision Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Eye Exams $0.00 Non-Medicare Covered Vision Services: Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Eye Exams $50.00 Standard Eyeglass lenses and frames or contact lenses are covered in full. $150 benefit maximum applies to non-standard frames or specialty contact lenses. |
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 $0.00 Copayment for Routine Hearing Exams $0.00
Hearing Aids: Maximum Plan Allowance of $500.00 every year both ears combined for in and out of network services combined You must see a TruHearing provider to use this benefit. Up to two TruHearing hearing aids every year (one per ear per year). Benefit is limited to the TruHearing Advanced ($699) and Premium ($999) hearing aids, which come in various styles and colors, and are available in rechargeable style options. 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 models Members have a $500 maximum allowance towards hearing aids that are not the TruHearing Advanced or Premium models. Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Hearing Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Hearing Exams $0.00 Non-Medicare Covered Hearing Services: Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Hearing Exams $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:
Yearly "Wellness" visit Out-of-Network: Medicare-covered Zero Dollar Preventive Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services $0.00 |
