Essential Rx (PPO)
Essential Rx (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by UCare Minnesota.
Plan ID: H6874-001.
Essential Rx (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by UCare Minnesota.
Plan ID: H6874-001.
Basic Costs and Coverage
Coverage | Cost |
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Monthly Deductible | $295 |
Out of Pocket Max |
In-Network: $5900 Out-of-Network: 6000 |
Initial Coverage Limit | $0 |
Catastrophic Coverage Limit | $7,050 |
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 $45.00 Out-of-Network: Doctor Specialty Visit: Copayment for Medicare Covered Physician Specialist Office Visit $45.00 |
Inpatient Hospital Care | In-Network: Acute Hospital Services: $350.00 per day for days 1 to 5 $0.00 per day for days 6 to 90 Out-of-Network: Coinsurance for Acute Hospital Services per Stay 30% |
Urgent Care | Copayment for Urgent Care $25.00 Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $90.00 |
Emergency Room Visit | Copayment for Emergency Care $90.00 Copayment for Medicare Covered Emergency Care waived if you are admitted to the hospital within 24 hours Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Coverage $90.00 Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Transportation $90.00 |
Ambulance Transportation | In-Network: Ground Ambulance: Copayment for Ground Ambulance Services $300.00 Air Ambulance: Copayment for Air Ambulance Services $300.00 Out-of-Network: Ambulance Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Ground $300.00 Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Air $300.00 |
Health Care Services and Medical Supplies
Essential Rx (PPO) covers additional benefits and services, some of which may not be covered by Original Medicare (Medicare Part A and Part B).
Coverage | Cost |
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Chiropractic Services | In-Network: Copayment for Medicare-covered Chiropractic Services $20.00 Out-of-Network: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services 30% |
Diabetes Supplies, Training, Nutrition Therapy and Monitoring | In-Network: Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Diabetic Supplies 0% to 20% Copayment for Medicare-covered Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts $0.00 Diabetic Supplies and Services limited to those from specified manufacturers(Please see Evidence of Coverage) 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% 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: Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests 20% Copayment for Medicare-covered Lab Services $0.00 Maximum out of Pocket $75.00 (Please see Evidence of Coverage) Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services: Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Radiological Services 0% to 20% Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 20% Coinsurance for Medicare-covered X-Ray Services 20% Maximum out of Pocket $75.00 (Please see Evidence of Coverage) Out-of-Network: Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests 30% Copayment for Medicare Covered Lab Services $0.00 Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Radiological Services 30% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 30% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient X-Ray Services 30% |
Home Health Care | In-Network: Copayment for Medicare-covered Home Health Services $0.00 Out-of-Network: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Home Health 30% |
Mental Health Inpatient Care | In-Network: Psychiatric Hospital Services: $350.00 per day for days 1 to 5 $0.00 per day for days 6 to 90 Out-of-Network: Coinsurance for Psychiatric Hospital Services per Stay 30% |
Mental Health Outpatient Care | In-Network: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $40.00 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $40.00 Out-of-Network: Copayment for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions $40.00 Copayment for Medicare Covered Group Sessions $40.00 |
Outpatient Services / Surgery | In-Network: Outpatient Hospital Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $395.00 Outpatient Observation Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Observation Services - Per stay $395.00 Ambulatory Surgical Center Services: Copayment for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services $395.00 Out-of-Network: Outpatient Hospital and ASC Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services 30% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulatory Surgical Center Services 30% |
Outpatient Substance Abuse Care | In-Network: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $45.00 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $45.00 Out-of-Network: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual or Group Sessions 30% |
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 $60.00 every six 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 $60.00 |
Podiatry Services | In-Network: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $45.00 Out-of-Network: Copayment for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services $45.00 |
Skilled Nursing Facility Care | In-Network: Skilled Nursing Facility Services: $0.00 per day for days 1 to 20 $188.00 per day for days 21 to 53 $0.00 per day for days 54 to 100 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 |
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Dental Care | In-Network: Preventive Dental: Copayment for Oral Exams $0.00
Copayment for Dental X-Rays $0.00
Comprehensive Dental: Copayment for Medicare-covered Benefits $0.00 Copayment for Periodontics $0.00
Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Dental Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental 30% Non-Medicare Covered Dental Services: Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Preventive Dental $0.00 Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental $0.00 |
Vision Benefits
The following vision services are covered from in-network providers.
Coverage | Cost |
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Vision Benefits | In-Network: Eye Exams: Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $0.00 to $45.00 Copayment for Routine Eye Exams $0.00
Eyewear: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Benefits $0.00 Copayment for Contact Lenses $0.00 Copayment for Eyeglass Lenses $0.00 Copayment for Eyeglass Frames $0.00 Copayment for Upgrades $0.00 Maximum Plan Benefit of $100.00 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 30% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Eyewear 30% Non-Medicare Covered Vision Services: Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Eye Exams 30% Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Eyewear $0.00 |
Hearing Benefits
The following hearing services are covered from in-network providers.
Coverage | Cost |
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Hearing Benefits | In-Network: Hearing Exams: Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $45.00 Copayment for Routine Hearing Exams $0.00
Hearing Aids: Copayment for Hearing Aids $699.00 to $999.00
Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Hearing Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Hearing Exams 30% Non-Medicare Covered Hearing Services: Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Hearing Exams 30% Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Hearing Aids $699.00 to $999.00 |
Preventive Services and Health/Wellness Education Programs
The following services are covered from in-network providers.
Coverage | Cost |
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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 |
Prescription Drug Costs and Coverage
The Essential Rx (PPO) plan offers the following prescription drug coverage, with an annual drug deductible of $295 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) per year.
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Coverage & Cost
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Annual Drug Deductible | $295 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
Preferred Generic |
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Generic |
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Annual Drug Deductible | $295 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
Preferred Generic |
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Generic |
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Annual Drug Deductible | $295 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
Preferred Generic |
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Generic |
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