Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Choice South (PPO)
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Choice South (PPO) H3138-002 Plan Details
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Choice South (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.
Plan ID: H3138-002
HelpAdvisor Editorial Team analysis of data from the 2024 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.
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Monthly Premium
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Choice South (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.
Plan ID: H3138-002
HelpAdvisor Editorial Team analysis of data from the 2024 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.
Basic Costs and Coverage
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Monthly Deductible | $0 |
| Out of Pocket Max |
In-Network: $5100 Out-of-Network: N/A |
| Initial Coverage Limit | $5030 |
| Catastrophic Coverage Limit | $8,000 |
| Primary Care Doctor Visit | In-Network: Doctor Office Visit: Copayment for Primary Care Office Visit $0.00 Out-of-Network: Doctor Office Visit: Copayment for Medicare Covered Primary Care Office Visit $30.00 |
| Specialty Doctor Visit | In-Network: Doctor Specialty Visit: Copayment for Physician Specialist Office Visit $30.00 Out-of-Network: Doctor Specialty Visit: Copayment for Medicare Covered Physician Specialist Office Visit $50.00 |
| Inpatient Hospital Care | In-Network: Acute Hospital Services: $295.00 per day for days 1 to 5 $0.00 per day for days 6 to 90 Prior Authorization Required for Acute Hospital Services Referral Required for Acute Hospital Services Prior authorization required Out-of-Network: $500.00 per day for days 1 to 18 $0.00 per day for days 19 to 90 |
| Urgent Care | Copayment for Urgent Care $35.00 Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $35.00 |
| Emergency Room Visit | Copayment for Emergency Care $120.00 Copayment for Medicare Covered Emergency Care waived if you are admitted to the hospital Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Coverage $120.00 Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Transportation $250.00 |
| Ambulance Transportation | In-Network: Ground Ambulance: Copayment for Ground Ambulance Services $250.00 Air Ambulance: Copayment for Air Ambulance Services $250.00 Please see Evidence of Coverage for Prior Authorization rules Prior authorization required Out-of-Network: Ambulance Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Ground $250.00 Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Air $250.00 |
Health Care Services and Medical Supplies
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Choice South (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: Copayment for Medicare-covered Chiropractic Services $20.00 Out-of-Network: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services 40% |
| Diabetes Supplies, Training, Nutrition Therapy and Monitoring | In-Network: Copayment for Medicare-covered Diabetic Supplies $0.00 Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts 20% Out-of-Network: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diabetic Supplies and Services 0% to 40% |
| Durable Medical Eqipment (DME) | In-Network: Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Durable Medical Equipment 0% to 20% Prior Authorization Required for Durable Medical Equipment Prior authorization required Out-of-Network: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Durable Medical Equipment 40% |
| Diagnostic Tests, Lab and Radiology Services, and X-Rays | In-Network: Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests $0.00 Copayment for Medicare-covered Lab Services $0.00 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services Referral Required for Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Radiological Services $50.00 to $150.00 Copayment for Medicare-covered Therapeutic Radiological Services $30.00 Copayment for Medicare-covered X-Ray Services $15.00 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services Referral Required for Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services Prior authorization required Out-of-Network: Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests 40% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Lab Services 40% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Radiological Services 40% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 40% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient X-Ray Services 40% |
| Home Health Care | In-Network: Copayment for Medicare-covered Home Health Services $0.00 Prior Authorization Required for Home Health Services Referral Required for Home Health Services Prior authorization required Out-of-Network: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Home Health 40% |
| Mental Health Inpatient Care | In-Network: Psychiatric Hospital Services: $295.00 per day for days 1 to 5 $0.00 per day for days 6 to 90 Prior Authorization Required for Psychiatric Hospital Services Referral Required for Psychiatric Hospital Services Prior authorization required Out-of-Network: $500.00 per day for days 1 to 18 $0.00 per day for days 19 to 90 |
| Mental Health Outpatient Care | In-Network: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $25.00 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $15.00 Out-of-Network: Copayment for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions $40.00 to $50.00 Copayment for Medicare Covered Group Sessions $40.00 to $50.00 |
| Outpatient Services / Surgery | In-Network: Outpatient Hospital Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $250.00 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Hospital Services Referral Required for Outpatient Hospital Services Outpatient Observation Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Observation Services - Per stay $250.00 Ambulatory Surgical Center Services: Copayment for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services $200.00 Prior Authorization Required for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services Referral Required for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services Prior authorization required Out-of-Network: Outpatient Hospital and ASC Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services 40% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulatory Surgical Center Services 40% |
| Outpatient Substance Abuse Care | In-Network: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $25.00 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $15.00 Out-of-Network: Copayment for Medicare Covered Individual or Group Sessions $40.00 to $50.00 |
| Over-the-counter (OTC) Items | In-Network: Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items: Copayment for Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items $0.00 Maximum Plan Benefit of $75.00 every three months Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) offerred as a Part C OTC benefit Out-of-Network: Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items: Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items $0.00 Maximum Plan Benefit of $75.00 |
| Podiatry Services | In-Network: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $30.00 Out-of-Network: Copayment for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services $50.00 |
| Skilled Nursing Facility Care | In-Network: Skilled Nursing Facility Services: $0.00 per day for days 1 to 20 $203.00 per day for days 21 to 46 $0.00 per day for days 47 to 100 Prior Authorization Required for Skilled Nursing Facility Services Referral Required for Skilled Nursing Facility Services Prior authorization required Out-of-Network: $225.00 per day for days 1 to 40 $0.00 per day for days 41 to 100 |
Dental Benefits
The following dental services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Dental Care | In-Network: Preventive Dental: Copayment for Oral Exams $0.00
Comprehensive Dental: Copayment for Medicare-covered Benefits $30.00 Copayment for Diagnostic Services $0.00 Maximum Plan Benefit of $1350.00 every year for in and out of network services combined for Preventive and Non-Medicare Covered Comprehensive combined Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Dental Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental $50.00 Non-Medicare Covered Dental Services: Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Preventive Dental $0.00 Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental 30% to 50% |
Vision Benefits
The following vision services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Vision Benefits | In-Network: Eye Exams: Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $0.00 to $30.00 Copayment for Routine Eye Exams $0.00 Eyewear: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Benefits $0.00 Maximum Plan Allowance of $400.00 every year for all Non-Medicare covered eyewear for in and out of network services combined Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Vision Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Eye Exams 40% Copayment for Medicare Covered Eyewear $0.00 Non-Medicare Covered Vision Services: Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Eye Exams 40% Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Eyewear $0.00 |
Hearing Benefits
The following hearing services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Hearing Benefits | In-Network: Hearing Exams: Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $10.00 Copayment for Routine Hearing Exams $0.00 Copayment for Fitting/Evaluation for Hearing Aid $0.00 Hearing Aids: Copayment for Hearing Aids $0.00 Maximum Plan Benefit of $300.00 every year both ears combined for in and out of network services combined Referral Required for Hearing Aids Benefit will be available on the same debit card as the eyewear benefit. Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Hearing Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Hearing Exams 40% Non-Medicare Covered Hearing Services: Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Hearing Exams 40% Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Hearing Aids $0.00 |
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 | 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 Out-of-Network: Medicare-covered Zero Dollar Preventive Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services $0.00 |
