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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.
HealthSpring True Choice (PPO) is a PPO plan offered by Cigna
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 HealthSpring True Choice (PPO) - H7849-154 by Cigna as well as other Medicare Advantage plans available in your area.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Monthly Deductible | $250 |
| Out of Pocket Max |
In-Network: $6800 Out-of-Network: 11000 |
| 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 $50% |
| Specialty Doctor Visit | Out-of-Network: Doctor Specialty Visit Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Physician Specialist Office Visit $50% |
| Inpatient Hospital Care | In-Network: Acute Hospital Services: $230 per day for days 1 to 6 $0 per day for days 7 to 90 Prior Authorization Required for Acute Hospital Services In some instances, a readmission policy may apply in which the benefit will continue from original admission. |
| Urgent Care | Urgent Care: Copayment for Urgent Care $40 Copayment for Medicare Covered Urgent Care waived if you are admitted to hospital within 24 hours Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $115 Maximum Plan Benefit of $50,000 |
| Emergency Room Visit | Emergency Care: Copayment for Emergency Care $115 Copayment for Medicare Covered Emergency Care waived if you are admitted to the hospital with in 24 hours Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Coverage $115 Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Transportation $115 Maximum Plan Benefit of $50,000 |
| Ambulance Transportation | Out-of-Network: Ambulance Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Ground $275 Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Air $20% |
HealthSpring True Choice (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 Prior Authorization Required for Chiropractic Services Out-of-Network: Chiropractic Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services 50% |
| Diabetes Supplies, Training, Nutrition Therapy and Monitoring | Out-of-Network: Diabetic Supplies and Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diabetic Supplies 50% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts 50% |
| Durable Medical Equipment (DME) | In-Network: Durable Medical Equipment: Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Durable Medical Equipment 20% Prior Authorization Required for Durable Medical Equipment |
| 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 $150 Copayment for Medicare-covered Lab Services $0 to $50 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services Minimum for EKG. Maximum for all other diagnostic procedures and tests. Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Radiological Services $0 to $225 Copayment for Medicare-covered Therapeutic Radiological Services $60 Copayment for Medicare-covered X-Ray Services $50 If multiple test types (e.g. CT and PET) are performed on the same day, multiple copayments will apply. If multiple tests of the same type (e.g. CT scan of the head and CT scan of the chest) are performed on the same day, one copayment will apply. |
| 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 | In-Network: Psychiatric Hospital Services: $255 per day for days 1 to 6 $0 per day for days 7 to 90 Prior Authorization Required for Psychiatric Hospital Services In some instances, a readmission policy may apply in which the benefit will continue from original admission. |
| 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 | Out-of-Network: Outpatient Hospital Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services 50% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulatory Surgical Center Services 50% Minimum for any surgical procedures (e.g. polyp removal) during a colorectal screening. Maximum for all other outpatient services not provided in an Ambulatory Surgical Center. |
| Outpatient Substance Abuse Care | In-Network: Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $40 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $40 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Substance Abuse Services 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 | Out-of-Network: Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items Services: Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items $0 Maximum Plan Benefit of $40 Catalog orders limited to one per member per month. Exceptions 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 $40 |
| 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 In some instances, a readmission policy may apply in which the benefit will continue from original admission. |
The following dental services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Dental Care | Out-of-Network: Preventive Dental Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Preventive Dental 50% |
The following vision services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Vision Benefits | Out-of-Network: Eye Exams Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Eye Exams 50% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Eyewear 50% |
The following hearing services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Hearing Benefits | In-Network: Hearing Exams: Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $30 Copayment for Routine Hearing Exams $0
Hearing Aids: Copayment for Hearing Aids $399 to $1800
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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:
Yearly "Wellness" visit |
The HealthSpring True Choice (PPO) plan offers the following prescription drug coverage, with an annual drug deductible of $250 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) per year.
| Coverage |
Cost
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Coverage & Cost
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| Annual Drug Deductible | $250 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
| Preferred Generic |
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| Generic |
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| Annual Drug Deductible | $250 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
| Preferred Generic |
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| Generic |
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| Annual Drug Deductible | $250 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
| Preferred Generic |
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| Generic |
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