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Freedom Valor (PPO)
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Freedom Valor (PPO) is a PPO plan offered by Highmark Health
Plan ID: H5526-023
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 Valor (PPO) - H5526-023 by Highmark Health as well as other Medicare Advantage plans available in your area.
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New York Counties Served
Basic Costs and Coverage
| Coverage | Cost |
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| Monthly Deductible | $-1 |
| Out of Pocket Max |
In-Network: $6700 Out-of-Network: 10000 |
| 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 | Out-of-Network: Doctor Specialty Visit Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Physician Specialist Office Visit $50% |
| Inpatient Hospital Care | Out-of-Network: Acute Hospital Services: Coinsurance for Acute Hospital Services per Stay 50% |
| 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 $385 |
| Ambulance Transportation | In-Network: Ground Ambulance: Copayment for Ground Ambulance Services $385 Air Ambulance: Copayment for Air Ambulance Services $385 Prior Authorization Required for Air Ambulance |
Health Care Services and Medical Supplies
Freedom 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 | Out-of-Network: Chiropractic Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services 50% 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 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) |
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| Diagnostic Tests, Lab and Radiology Services, and X-Rays |
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| Home Health Care | Out-of-Network: Home Health Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Home Health 50% |
| Mental Health Inpatient Care | Out-of-Network: Psychiatric Hospital Services: Coinsurance for Psychiatric Hospital per Stay 50% |
| Mental Health Outpatient Care | Out-of-Network: Mental Health Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions 50% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Group Sessions 50% |
| Outpatient Services / Surgery | Out-of-Network: Outpatient Hospital Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services 50% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulatory Surgical Center Services 50% |
| 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 50% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Group Sessions 50% |
| 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 | Out-of-Network: Podiatry Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services 50% In-Network: Podiatry Services: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $35 Copayment for Routine Foot Care $35
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| 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 |
Dental Benefits
The following dental services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Dental Care |
Preventive Dental Services: Coinsurance for Covered Routine Dental 0% Comprehensive Dental Services: Coinsurance for Covered Comprehensive Dental services 50% Please see Evidence of Coverage for details |
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 to $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 $100 every year We are offering a supplemental benefit to members which provides a $100 vision allowance to use towards glasses/frames/lenses/contacts. |
Hearing Benefits
The following hearing services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
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| Hearing Benefits |
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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 | Out-of-Network: Medicare-covered Preventive Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services 50% |