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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.
HumanaChoice H5216-231 (PPO) is a PPO plan offered by Humana Inc.
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 HumanaChoice H5216-231 (PPO) - H5216-231 by Humana Inc. as well as other Medicare Advantage plans available in your area.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Monthly Deductible | $420 |
| Out of Pocket Max |
In-Network: $4500 Out-of-Network: 4500 |
| 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 | In-Network: Doctor Specialty Visit: Copayment for Physician Specialist Office Visit $35 Prior Authorization Required for Doctor Specialty Visit |
| 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 $50 Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $130 |
| Emergency Room Visit | Emergency Care: Copayment for Emergency Care $130 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 $130 Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Transportation $130 |
| Ambulance Transportation | Out-of-Network: Ambulance Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Ground $335 Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Air $335 |
HumanaChoice H5216-231 (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 Prior Authorization Required for Chiropractic Services |
| 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: Copayment for Medicare-covered Durable Medical Equipment $0 Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Durable Medical Equipment 20% Prior Authorization Required for Durable Medical Equipment $0 Continuous Glucose Monitor - DME Prov$0 Continuous Glucose Monitor - Pharmacy20% DME - DME Prov20% DME - Pharmacy |
| 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 $50 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services $100 OP Diag Proc & Tests - OPH$0 OP Diag Proc & Tests - PCP$35 OP Diag Proc & Tests - SPC$50 OP Diag Proc & Tests - UCC$100 Sleep Study (Fac Based) - OPH$35 Sleep Study (Fac Based) - SPC$0 Sleep Study (Home Based) - Mbr's Home Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Radiological Services $0 to $360 Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 20% Copayment for Medicare-covered X-Ray Services $0 to $130 |
| 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: $295 per day for days 1 to 6 $0 per day for days 7 to 90 Prior Authorization Required for Psychiatric Hospital Services |
| 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: Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $0 Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services 50% Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulatory Surgical Center Services $0 Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulatory Surgical Center Services 50% $0 Diag Colonoscopy - OPH$35 Mental Health - OPH$375 Surgery Svcs - OPH$25 Wound Care - OPH |
| Outpatient Substance Abuse Care | Out-of-Network: Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions 50% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Group Sessions 50% $35 OP Substance Abuse Care - OPH$30 OP Substance Abuse Care - SPC In-Network: Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $30 to $35 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $30 to $35 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Substance Abuse Services $35 OP Substance Abuse Care - OPH$30 OP Substance Abuse Care - SPC |
| Over-the-counter (OTC) Items | |
| 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 Prior Authorization Required for Podiatry Services |
| Skilled Nursing Facility Care | Out-of-Network: Skilled Nursing Facility Services: Coinsurance for Skilled Nursing Facility per Stay 50% |
The following dental services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Dental Care | Plan covers up to $1,500 allowance every year for non-Medicare covered preventive and comprehensive dental services. You are responsible for any amount above the dental coverage limit. Any amount unused at the end of the year will expire. Your benefit can be used for most dental treatments such as: Preventive dental services, such as exams, routine cleanings, etc. Basic dental services, such as fillings, extractions, etc. Major dental services, such as periodontal scaling, crowns, dentures, root canals, bridges etc. Note: The allowance cannot be used on fluoride, cosmetic services and implants. |
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% Copayment for Medicare Covered Eyewear $0 $0 Diab Eye Exam - All POTs$35 Vision Svcs (MC) - SPC |
The following hearing services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Hearing Benefits | In-Network: Hearing Exams: Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $35 Copayment for Routine Hearing Exams $0
Prior Authorization Required for Hearing Exams Hearing Aids: Copayment for Hearing Aids $699 to $999
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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 HumanaChoice H5216-231 (PPO) plan offers the following prescription drug coverage, with an annual drug deductible of $420 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) per year.
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Cost
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Coverage & Cost
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| Annual Drug Deductible | $420 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
| Preferred Generic |
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| Generic |
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| Annual Drug Deductible | $420 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
| Preferred Generic |
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| Generic |
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| Annual Drug Deductible | $420 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
| Preferred Generic |
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| Generic |
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