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Freedom Blue PPO Merit (PPO)
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Freedom Blue PPO Merit (PPO) is a PPO plan offered by Highmark Health
Plan ID: H5106-031
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 Freedom Blue PPO Merit (PPO) - H5106-031 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 | $590 |
| Out of Pocket Max |
In-Network: $8300 Out-of-Network: N/A |
| Initial Coverage Limit | $0 |
| Catastrophic Coverage Limit | $2000 |
| Primary Care Doctor Visit | Out-of-Network: Doctor Office Visit Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered 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: $400 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 $45 Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $45 |
| Emergency Room Visit | Emergency Care: Copayment for Emergency Care $110 Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Coverage $110 Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Transportation $150 |
| Ambulance Transportation | In-Network: Ground Ambulance: Copayment for Ground Ambulance Services $150 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 $150 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
Freedom Blue 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 |
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| Chiropractic Services | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services $40 In-Network: Chiropractic Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Chiropractic Services $15 Copayment for Routine Care $15
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| 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 a $0 copay. All other Medicare covered Diabetic Supplies have a 20% coinsurance.Diabetic glucometer, test strip, and lancet brands dispensed via retail or mail order pharmacy are limited to Abbott and LifeScan. Continuous glucose monitors, sensors and transmitters dispensed via retail or mail order pharmacy are limited to Abbott and Dexcom. All other desired brands will need to be obtained via an exception process or from a Durable Medical Equipment (DME) supplier. |
| Durable Medical Equipment (DME) | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Durable Medical Equipment Services: 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 to $100 Copayment for Medicare-covered Lab Services $0 to $100 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 and physicians offices. The maximum copayment applies for Medicare-covered diagnostic procedures/tests and lab services at an outpatient hospital facility. 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 $75 |
| Home Health Care | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Home Health Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Home Health 30% |
| Mental Health Inpatient Care | Out-of-Network: Psychiatric Hospital Services: $645 per day for days 1 to 7 $0 per day for days 8 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 | In-Network: Outpatient Mental Health Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $40 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $40 |
| Outpatient Services / Surgery | In-Network: Outpatient Hospital Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $350 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 $350 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 $300 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 | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions $50 Copayment for Medicare Covered Group Sessions $50 In-Network: Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $40 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $40 |
| Over-the-counter (OTC) Items | |
| Podiatry Services | In-Network: Podiatry Services: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $35 Copayment for Routine Foot Care $35
Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Podiatry Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services $65 Non-Medicare Covered Podiatry Services: Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Podiatry Services $65 |
| Skilled Nursing Facility Care | In-Network: Skilled Nursing Facility Services: $0 per day for days 1 to 20 $214 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 |
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| Dental Care | In-Network: Medicare Covered Dental: Copayment for Office Visit $35 Non-Medicare Covered Preventive Dental:
Non-Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental: Coinsurance for Restorative services 20%
Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Preventive Dental Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Preventive Dental $65 Non-MedicareCovered Preventive Dental: Non-Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental: |
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 $35 Copayment for Routine Eye Exams $0
Eyewear: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Benefits $0 Maximum Plan Allowance of $350 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 $150 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. Out-of-Network: Eye Exams: Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $65 Copayment for Routine Eye Exams $50
Eyewear: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Benefits $0 |
Hearing Benefits
The following hearing services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
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| Hearing Benefits | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Hearing Exams Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Hearing Exams $65 |
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 | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services $0 |
Prescription Drug Costs and Coverage
The Freedom Blue PPO Merit (PPO) plan offers the following prescription drug coverage, with an annual drug deductible of $590 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) per year.
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| Annual Drug Deductible | $590 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
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| Annual Drug Deductible | $590 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
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| Annual Drug Deductible | $590 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
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