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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) publishes annual Star Ratings that reflect how each Medicare Advantage plan performs across a range of metrics, using a system of one to five stars.
Freedom Blue PPO Valor (PPO) is a PPO plan offered by Highmark Health
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 Valor (PPO) - H5106-038 by Highmark Health as well as other Medicare Advantage plans available in your area.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Monthly Deductible | $-1 |
| Out of Pocket Max |
In-Network: $6000 Out-of-Network: 8950 |
| Initial Coverage Limit | $0 |
| Catastrophic Coverage Limit | $2100 |
| Primary Care Doctor Visit | Out-of-Network: Doctor Office Visit Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Primary Care Office Visit $40% |
| Specialty Doctor Visit | In-Network: Doctor Specialty Visit: Copayment for Physician Specialist Office Visit $10 |
| Inpatient Hospital Care | Out-of-Network: Acute Hospital Services: Copayment for Acute Hospital Services per Stay $395 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 $50 Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $50 |
| Emergency Room Visit | Emergency Care: Copayment for Emergency Care $130 Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Coverage $130 Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Transportation $425 |
| Ambulance Transportation | Out-of-Network: Ambulance Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Ground $425 Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Ground $30% Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Air $425 Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Air $30% Non-emergent transport is only covered when Certified Medically Necessary. The copayment is applicable per one way trip. |
Freedom Blue PPO Valor (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 |
Glucometers, test strips, lancets, control solution, replacement batteries, platforms, lens shield, and non-invasive vagus nerve stimulator are supplied at the minimum coinsurance. All other Medicare covered Diabetic Supplies at the maximum coinsurance. Diabetic glucometer, test strip, and lancet brands dispensed via retail or mail order pharmacy are limited to Abbott and Trividia. 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) | 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 |
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| Home Health Care | In-Network: Home Health Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Home Health Services $0 Prior Authorization Required for Home Health Services |
| Mental Health Inpatient Care | Out-of-Network: Psychiatric Hospital Services: $475 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 | In-Network: Outpatient Mental Health Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $5 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $5 |
| Outpatient Services / Surgery | In-Network: Outpatient Hospital Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $250 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 $250 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 $200 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 | In-Network: Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $5 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $5 Out-of-Network: Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions 40% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Group Sessions 40% |
| Over-the-counter (OTC) Items | Out-of-Network: Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items Services: Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items $0 Maximum Plan Benefit of $100 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 | Out-of-Network: Podiatry Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services 40% In-Network: Podiatry Services: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $10 Copayment for Routine Foot Care $10
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| Skilled Nursing Facility Care | Out-of-Network: Skilled Nursing Facility Services: Coinsurance for Skilled Nursing Facility per Stay 30% Private accommodations will be covered when medically necessary. |
The following dental services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Dental Care |
Preventive Dental Services: Coinsurance for Covered Routine Dental 30% Comprehensive Dental Services: Coinsurance for Covered Comprehensive Dental services 50% Please see Evidence of Coverage for details |
The following vision services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Vision Benefits | In-Network: Eye Exams: Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $10 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. |
The following hearing services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Hearing Benefits | Out-of-Network: Hearing Exams Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Hearing Exams 40% |
The following services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Preventive Services and Health/Wellness Education Programs | Out-of-Network: Medicare-covered Preventive Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services $0 |