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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 H5216-448 (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 H5216-448 (PPO) - H5216-448 by Humana Inc. as well as other Medicare Advantage plans available in your area.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Monthly Deductible | $615 |
| Out of Pocket Max |
In-Network: $1800 Out-of-Network: 6000 |
| 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 $20% |
| Specialty Doctor Visit | Out-of-Network: Doctor Specialty Visit Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Physician Specialist Office Visit $20% |
| Inpatient Hospital Care | Out-of-Network: Acute Hospital Services: Coinsurance for Acute Hospital Services per Stay 20% |
| Urgent Care | Urgent Care: Copayment for Urgent Care $65 Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $150 |
| Emergency Room Visit | Emergency Care: Copayment for Emergency Care $150 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 $150 Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Transportation $150 |
| Ambulance Transportation | In-Network: Ground Ambulance: Copayment for Ground Ambulance Services $335 Air Ambulance: Coinsurance for Air Ambulance Services $20% Prior Authorization Required for Air Ambulance |
HumanaChoice H5216-448 (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 20% In-Network: Chiropractic Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Chiropractic Services $20 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 25% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts 25% |
| Durable Medical Equipment (DME) | Out-of-Network: Durable Medical Equipment Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Durable Medical Equipment $0 Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Durable Medical Equipment 50% $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 | Out-of-Network: Diagnostic Procedures/Tests Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests 20% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Lab Services 20% Copayment for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Radiological Services $0 Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Radiological Services 20% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 20% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient X-Ray Services 20% $5 Coumadin Clinic Svcs - OPH$60 OP Diag Proc & Tests - OPH$0 OP Diag Proc & Tests - PCP$25 OP Diag Proc & Tests - SPC$65 OP Diag Proc & Tests - UCC$30 Sleep Study (Fac Based) - OPH$25 Sleep Study (Fac Based) - SPC$0 Sleep Study (Home Based) - Mbr's Home |
| 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 20% |
| Mental Health Outpatient Care | Out-of-Network: Mental Health Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions 20% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Group Sessions 20% |
| Outpatient Services / Surgery | In-Network: Outpatient Hospital Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $0 to $300 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Hospital Services $0 Diag Colonoscopy - OPH$35 Mental Health - OPH$300 Surgery Svcs - OPH$25 Wound Care - OPH Outpatient Observation Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Observation Services 20% Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Observation Services Ambulatory Surgical Center Services: Copayment for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services $0 to $225 Prior Authorization Required for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services $0 Diag Colonoscopy - ASC$225 Surgery Svcs - ASC |
| Outpatient Substance Abuse Care | In-Network: Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $35 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $35 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Substance Abuse Services Out-of-Network: Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions 20% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Group Sessions 20% |
| Over-the-counter (OTC) Items | |
| Podiatry Services | In-Network: Podiatry Services: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $25 Prior Authorization Required for Podiatry Services Out-of-Network: Podiatry Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services 20% |
| Skilled Nursing Facility Care | Out-of-Network: Skilled Nursing Facility Services: Coinsurance for Skilled Nursing Facility per Stay 20% |
The following dental services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Dental Care | Plan covers up to $3000 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. 30% coinsurance applies to dentures. 30% - 40% coinsurance applies to bridges and crowns. Frequency limits may apply. 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 | In-Network: Eye Exams: Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $0 to $25 Copayment for Routine Eye Exams $0
$0 Diab Eye Exam - All POTs$25 Vision Svcs (MC) - SPC Eyewear: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Benefits $0 Copayment for Contact Lenses $0
Members must use Humana's Medicare Insight Network, a national network of providers, which includes standard or PLUS providers. The allowance for the standard network is $100 less than the PLUS network. |
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 20% |
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 H5216-448 (PPO) plan offers the following prescription drug coverage, with an annual drug deductible of $615 (excludes Tiers 1, 2 and 3) per year.
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| Annual Drug Deductible | $615 (excludes Tiers 1, 2 and 3) |
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| Annual Drug Deductible | $615 (excludes Tiers 1, 2 and 3) |
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| Preferred Brand |
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| Annual Drug Deductible | $615 (excludes Tiers 1, 2 and 3) |
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