Freedom Basic (PPO)

Freedom Basic (PPO) H5526-022 Plan Details
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Freedom Basic (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Highmark Health
Plan ID: H5526-022

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Freedom Basic (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Highmark Health
Plan ID: H5526-022

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Freedom Basic (PPO) H5526-022 Plan Details
5 out of 5 stars

Freedom Basic (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Highmark Health
Plan ID: H5526-022

Have Medicare questions?

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

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Monthly Premium

Basic Costs and Coverage

Coverage Cost
Monthly Deductible $350
Out of Pocket Max In-Network: $8300
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 to $10.00
Out-of-Network:

Doctor Office Visit:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Primary Care Office Visit 50%
Specialty Doctor Visit
In-Network:

Doctor Specialty Visit:
Copayment for Physician Specialist Office Visit $40.00
Out-of-Network:

Doctor Specialty Visit:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Physician Specialist Office Visit 50%
Inpatient Hospital Care
In-Network:

Acute Hospital Services:
$400.00 per day for days 1 to 5
$0.00 per day for days 6 to 90
Maximum out of Pocket $2000.00 every year
Prior Authorization Required for Acute Hospital Services
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:
Coinsurance for Acute Hospital Services per Stay 50%
Urgent Care
Copayment for Urgent Care $55.00

Worldwide Coverage:
Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $55.00
Emergency Room Visit
Copayment for Emergency Care $100.00
Copayment for Medicare Covered Emergency Care waived if you are admitted to the hospital within 1 days

Worldwide Coverage:
Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Coverage $100.00
Ambulance Transportation
In-Network:

Ground Ambulance:
Copayment for Ground Ambulance Services $305.00

Air Ambulance:
Copayment for Air Ambulance Services $305.00

Prior authorization required for air/water ambulance.
Please see Evidence of Coverage for Prior Authorization rules
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:

Ambulance Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Ground $305.00
Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Air $305.00

Health Care Services and Medical Supplies

Freedom Basic (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 $15.00
Copayment for Routine Care $15.00
  • Maximum 3 Routine Care every year
Out-of-Network:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services 50% Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services 50%
Diabetes Supplies, Training, Nutrition Therapy and Monitoring
In-Network:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Diabetic Supplies $0.00
Copayment for Medicare-covered Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts $0.00
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 50%
Durable Medical Eqipment (DME)
In-Network:
Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Durable Medical Equipment 0% to 20%
Prior Authorization Required for Durable Medical Equipment
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Durable Medical Equipment 50%
Diagnostic Tests, Lab and Radiology Services, and X-Rays
In-Network:

Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests $50.00
Copayment for Medicare-covered Lab Services $10.00
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services

Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Radiological Services $200.00
Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 20%
Copayment for Medicare-covered X-Ray Services $50.00
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 50%
Copayment for Medicare Covered Lab Services $10.00
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Radiological Services 50%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 50%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient X-Ray Services 50%
Home Health Care
In-Network:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Home Health Services $0.00
Out-of-Network:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Home Health 50%
Mental Health Inpatient Care
In-Network:

Psychiatric Hospital Services:
$395.00 per day for days 1 to 4
$0.00 per day for days 5 to 90
Maximum out of Pocket $1580.00 every year
Prior Authorization Required for Psychiatric Hospital Services
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:
Coinsurance for Psychiatric Hospital Services per Stay 50%
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:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions 50%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Group Sessions 50%
Outpatient Services / Surgery
In-Network:

Outpatient Hospital Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $475.00
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Hospital Services

Outpatient Observation Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Observation Services - Per day $475.00

Ambulatory Surgical Center Services:
Copayment for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services $425.00
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 50%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulatory Surgical Center Services 50%
Outpatient Substance Abuse Care
In-Network:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $40.00
Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $40.00
Out-of-Network:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual or Group Sessions 50%
Podiatry Services
In-Network:
Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $40.00
Copayment for Routine Foot Care $40.00
  • Maximum 3 visits every year
Out-of-Network:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services 50% Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Podiatry Services 50%
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 50%

Dental Benefits

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

Coverage Cost
Dental Care
In-Network:
Preventive Dental:
Copayment for Office Visit: $20.00 including:
• Oral Exams
Maximum 2 per year
• Prophylaxis (Cleaning)
Maximum 2 per year
  • Fluoride
Maximum 2 per year
• Dental X-Rays
Maximum 1 visit every year

Medicare Covered Dental Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Benefits $40.00




Non-Medicare Covered Dental Services:

Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental $20.00

Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental 50%

Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Dental Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental 50%
Non-Medicare Covered Dental Services:
Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Preventive Dental $20.00
Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Preventive Dental 50%
Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental $20.00
Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental 50%

Maximum Plan Benefit of $1000.00 every year for in and out of network services combined for Preventive and Non-Medicare Covered Comprehensive services

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 $40.00
Copayment for Routine Eye Exams $25.00
  • Maximum 1 Routine Eye Exam every year

Eyewear:
Copayment for Medicare-Covered Benefits $0.00
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Vision Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Eye Exams 50%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Eyewear 20%
Non-Medicare Covered Vision Services:
Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Eye Exams 20%

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 $40.00
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Hearing Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Hearing Exams 50%

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:
    Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services 50%

    Prescription Drug Costs and Coverage

    The Freedom Basic (PPO) plan offers the following prescription drug coverage, with an annual drug deductible of $350 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) per year.

    Coverage
    Cost
    Coverage & Cost
    Annual Drug Deductible $350 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2)
    Preferred Generic
    • Standard mail order $7.00
    • Standard retail $7.00
    • Preferred cost-share mail order $0.00
    • Preferred cost-share retail $0.00
    Generic
    • Standard mail order $19.00
    • Standard retail $19.00
    • Preferred cost-share mail order $14.00
    • Preferred cost-share retail $14.00
    Annual Drug Deductible $350 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2)
    Preferred Generic
    • Standard mail order N/A
    • Standard retail N/A
    • Preferred cost-share mail order N/A
    • Preferred cost-share retail N/A
    Generic
    • Standard mail order N/A
    • Standard retail N/A
    • Preferred cost-share mail order N/A
    • Preferred cost-share retail N/A
    Annual Drug Deductible $350 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2)
    Preferred Generic
    • Standard mail order $17.50
    • Standard retail $21.00
    • Preferred cost-share mail order $0.00
    • Preferred cost-share retail $0.00
    Generic
    • Standard mail order $47.50
    • Standard retail $57.00
    • Preferred cost-share mail order $35.00
    • Preferred cost-share retail $42.00