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Complete Blue PPO Signature (PPO)
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Complete Blue PPO Signature (PPO) is a PPO plan offered by Highmark Health
Plan ID: H3916-041
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 Complete Blue PPO Signature (PPO) - H3916-041 by Highmark Health as well as other Medicare Advantage plans available in your area.
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Basic Costs and Coverage
| Coverage | Cost |
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| Monthly Deductible | $615 |
| Out of Pocket Max |
In-Network: $6750 Out-of-Network: 8950 |
| Initial Coverage Limit | $0 |
| Catastrophic Coverage Limit | $2100 |
| Primary Care Doctor Visit | In-Network: Doctor Office Visit: Copayment for Primary Care Office Visit $0 |
| Specialty Doctor Visit | In-Network: Doctor Specialty Visit: Copayment for Physician Specialist Office Visit $35 |
| Inpatient Hospital Care | In-Network: Acute Hospital Services: $165 per day for days 1 to 5 $0 per day for days 6 to 90 Prior Authorization Required for Acute Hospital Services 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 $130 Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Coverage $130 Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Transportation $325 |
| Ambulance Transportation | In-Network: Ground Ambulance: Copayment for Ground Ambulance Services $325 Non-emergent transport is only covered when Certified Medically Necessary. The copayment is applicable per one way trip. Air Ambulance: Copayment for Air Ambulance Services $325 Prior Authorization Required for Air Ambulance Non-emergent transport is only covered when Certified Medically Necessary. The copayment is applicable per one way trip. |
Health Care Services and Medical Supplies
Complete Blue PPO Signature (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: Chiropractic Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Chiropractic Services $15 Copayment for Routine Care $15
Out-of-Network: Chiropractic Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services 40% |
| Diabetes Supplies, Training, Nutrition Therapy and Monitoring | In-Network: |
| Durable Medical Equipment (DME) | In-Network: Durable Medical Equipment: Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Durable Medical Equipment 0% to 50% Prior Authorization Required for Durable Medical Equipment The minimum coinsurance applies to compression stockings and the maximum coinsurance applies to Oxygen, Ventilators, Wheelchairs and Wheelchair Accessories, all other DME items will have an intermediate coinsurance applied. |
| Diagnostic Tests, Lab and Radiology Services, and X-Rays | Out-of-Network: Diagnostic Procedures/Tests 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% 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. |
| Home Health Care | Out-of-Network: Home Health Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Home Health 30% |
| Mental Health Inpatient Care | Out-of-Network: Psychiatric Hospital Services: $500 per day for days 1 to 3 $0 per day for days 4 to 90 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 | Out-of-Network: Outpatient Hospital Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $375 Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulatory Surgical Center Services $325 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 | Out-of-Network: Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions 40% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Group Sessions 40% In-Network: Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $45 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $45 |
| Over-the-counter (OTC) Items | In-Network: Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items: Copayment for Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items $0
An OTC catalog of CMS-approved non-prescription over-the-counter medications and health-related items is available. Quantity limits and plan restrictions may apply. |
| Podiatry Services | In-Network: Podiatry Services: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $35 Copayment for Routine Foot Care $35
Out-of-Network: Podiatry Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services 40% |
| Skilled Nursing Facility Care | In-Network: Skilled Nursing Facility Services: $0 per day for days 1 to 20 $218 per day for days 21 to 100 Prior Authorization Required for Skilled Nursing Facility Services Private accommodations will be covered when medically necessary. |
Dental Benefits
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
Non-Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental: Copayment for Non-medicare comprehensive $0 Coinsurance for Restorative services 20%
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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 $35 Copayment for Routine Eye Exams $0
Eyewear: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Benefits $0 Copayment for Contact Lenses $0 Copayment for Eyeglasses (lenses and frames) $0 Copayment for Eyeglass Lenses $0 Copayment for Eyeglass Frames $0 Copayment for Upgrades $0 Maximum Plan Benefit of $400 every year A $200 benefit maximum applies to upgrades to post cataract surgery eyewear that are not medically necessary. Benefit maximum is available following cataract surgery once per operated eye. For non-post cataract eyewear, the Plan offers additional coverage for non-Medicare covered (routine) eyewear. Routine eyewear benefit is limited to one pair of eyeglass frames, including one pair of eyeglass lenses or contact lenses every calendar year. Standard eyeglass frames, standard plastic eyeglass lenses, or standard contact lenses are covered in full at participating network provider locations. A $200 benefit maximum is available towards the purchase of non-standard eyeglass frames or towards the purchase of non-standard contact lenses. Members must pay the difference between benefit maximums and provider charge. |
Hearing Benefits
The following hearing services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
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| Hearing Benefits | Out-of-Network: Hearing Exams Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Hearing Exams 40% |
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 |
Prescription Drug Costs and Coverage
The Complete Blue PPO Signature (PPO) plan offers the following prescription drug coverage, with an annual drug deductible of $615 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) per year.
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| Annual Drug Deductible | $615 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
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| Annual Drug Deductible | $615 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
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| Annual Drug Deductible | $615 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
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