Together Blue Medicare HMO Signature (HMO)

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Together Blue Medicare HMO Signature (HMO) is a HMO plan offered by Highmark Health

Plan ID: H3957-048

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Pennsylvania Counties Served

AlleghenyButlerErieWashingtonWestmoreland

Basic Costs and Coverage

Coverage Cost
Monthly Deductible $615
Out of Pocket Max In-Network: $4900
Out-of-Network: N/A
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
In-Network:

Doctor Specialty Visit:
Copayment for Physician Specialist Office Visit $10
Inpatient Hospital Care
In-Network:

Acute Hospital Services:
Copayment for Acute Hospital Services per Stay $200
Prior Authorization Required for Acute Hospital Services
Private accommodations will be covered when medically necessary. Inpatient rehabilitation is subject to the same cost sharing as Inpatient Acute Hospital Care.
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 $215
Ambulance Transportation
In-Network:

Ground Ambulance:
Copayment for Ground Ambulance Services $215
Non-emergent transport is only covered when Certified Medically Necessary. The copayment is applicable per one way trip.

Air Ambulance:
Copayment for Air Ambulance Services $215
Prior Authorization Required for Air Ambulance
Non-emergent transport is only covered when Certified Medically Necessary. The copayment is applicable per one way trip.

Health Care Services and Medical Supplies

Together Blue Medicare HMO Signature (HMO) 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
Copayment for Routine Care $15
  • Maximum 4 Routine Care every year
Prior Authorization Required for Chiropractic Services
Diabetes Supplies, Training, Nutrition Therapy and Monitoring

In-Network:

Diabetic Supplies and Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Diabetic Supplies 0% to 20%
Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts 20%
Glucometers, test strips, lancets, control solution, replacement batteries, platforms, lens shield, and non-invasive vagus nerve stimulator are supplied at the minimum coinsurance. All other Medicare covered Diabetic Supplies at the maximum coinsurance.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
In-Network:

Durable Medical Equipment:
Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Durable Medical Equipment 0% to 50%
Prior Authorization Required for Durable Medical Equipment
The minimum coinsurance applies to compression stockings and the maximum coinsurance applies to Oxygen, Ventilators, Wheelchairs and Wheelchair Accessories, all other DME items will have an intermediate coinsurance applied.
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 $10
Copayment for Medicare-covered Lab Services $0 to $10
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services
The minimum copayment applies for Medicare-covered diagnostic procedures/tests and lab services provided at free standing labs. The maximum copayment applies for Medicare-covered diagnostic procedures/tests and lab services at all other places of service.

Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Radiological Services $95
Copayment for Medicare-covered Therapeutic Radiological Services $60
Copayment for Medicare-covered X-Ray Services $0
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:
$325 per day for days 1 to 3
$0 per day for days 4 to 90
Prior Authorization Required for Psychiatric Hospital Services
Private accommodations will be covered when medically necessary. Inpatient substance abuse is subject to the same cost sharing as Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital.
Mental Health Outpatient Care
In-Network:

Outpatient Mental Health Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $30
Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $30
Outpatient Services / Surgery
In-Network:

Outpatient Hospital Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $155
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Hospital Services
Copayment applies per visit/per day/per provider for outpatient surgical services. Same day visits to the same provider for the same procedure receives one copayment.

Outpatient Observation Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Observation Services - Per day $155
Copayment applies per visit/per day/per provider for outpatient surgical services. Same day visits to the same provider for the same procedure receives one copayment.

Ambulatory Surgical Center Services:
Copayment for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services $95
Prior Authorization Required for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services
Copayment applies per visit/per day/per provider for outpatient surgical services. Same day visits to the same provider for the same procedure receives one copayment.
Outpatient Substance Abuse Care
In-Network:

Outpatient Substance Abuse Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $30
Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $30
Over-the-counter (OTC) Items
In-Network:

Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items:
Copayment for Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items $0
  • Maximum plan benefit of $195.00 every three months for Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items
Maximum Plan Benefit of $195 every three months
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
In-Network:

Podiatry Services:
Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $10
Copayment for Routine Foot Care $10
  • Maximum 10 visits every year
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
Private accommodations will be covered when medically necessary.

Dental Benefits

The following dental services are covered from in-network providers.

Coverage Cost
Dental Care
In-Network:

Medicare Covered Preventive Dental:
Copayment for Office Visit $10

Non-Medicare Covered Preventive Dental:
Copayment for Non-medicare preventive $0
  • Maximum plan benefit of $3000.00 every year for Non-medicare preventive
Copayment for Oral exams $0
  • Maximum 2 visits every year
Copayment for Dental x-rays $0
  • Maximum 1 visit every year
Copayment for Prophylaxis $0
  • Maximum 2 visits every year
Copayment for Fluoride treatment $0
  • Maximum 2 visits every year
Maximum Plan Benefit of $3,000 every year

Non-Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental:
Copayment for Non-medicare comprehensive $0
Copayment for Restorative services $0
  • Maximum 1 visit every two years
Copayment for Endodontics $0
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Copayment for Periodontics $0
  • Maximum 2 visits (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Copayment for Prothodontics, removable $0
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Copayment for Prothodontics, fixed $0
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Copayment for Maxillofacial surgery $0
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Copayment for Adjunctive general services $0
  • Maximum 2 visits every year

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 $10
Copayment for Routine Eye Exams $0
  • Maximum 1 Routine Eye Exams every year

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 $350 every year
A $200 benefit maximum applies to upgrades to post cataract surgery eyewear that are not medically necessary. Benefit maximum is available following cataract surgery once per operated eye. For non-post cataract eyewear, the Plan offers additional coverage for non-Medicare covered (routine) eyewear. Routine eyewear benefit is limited to one pair of eyeglass frames, including one pair of eyeglass lenses or contact lenses every calendar year. Standard eyeglass frames, standard plastic eyeglass lenses, or standard contact lenses are covered in full at participating network provider locations. A $150 benefit maximum is available towards the purchase of non-standard eyeglass frames or towards the purchase of non-standard contact lenses. Members must pay the difference between benefit maximums and provider charge.

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
Copayment for Routine Hearing Exams $0
  • Maximum 1 visit every year

Hearing Aids:
Copayment for Hearing Aids $699 to $999
  • Maximum 2 Hearing Aids every year
Members must use our contracted provider to use this benefit. Up to two hearing aids every year (one per ear per year). Benefit is limited to the Advanced (minimum cost sharing) and Premium (maximum cost sharing) hearing aids, which come in various styles and colors, and are available in rechargeable style options at no additional charge. Hearing aid purchase includes:- First year of follow-up provider visits- 60-day trial period- 3-year extended warranty- 80 batteries per aid for non-rechargeable models Benefit does not include or cover any of the following:

• Additional cost for optional hearing aid rechargeability

• Ear molds

• Hearing aid accessories

• Additional provider visits

• Additional batteries - batteries when a rechargeable hearing aid is purchased

• Hearing aids that are not TruHearing-branded hearing aids

• Costs associated with loss & damage warranty claims Costs associated with excluded items are the responsibility of the member and not covered by the plan.Services not covered under any condition:Hearing aids and provider visits to service hearing aids (except as specifically described in the Covered Benefits), ear molds, hearing aid accessories, warranty claim fees, and hearing aid batteries (beyond the 80 free batteries per non-rechargeable aid purchased).

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:
  • COVID-19 shots
  • Flu shots
  • Hepatitis B shots
  • Pneumococcal shots
Tobacco use cessation
Yearly "Wellness" visit

Prescription Drug Costs and Coverage

The Together Blue Medicare HMO Signature (HMO) plan offers the following prescription drug coverage, with an annual drug deductible of $615 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) per year.

Coverage Cost
Coverage & Cost
Annual Drug Deductible $615 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2)
Preferred Generic
  • Preferred cost-share mail order N/A
  • Standard retail $7.00
  • Standard mail order N/A
  • Preferred cost-share retail $0.00
Generic
  • Preferred cost-share mail order N/A
  • Standard retail $15.00
  • Standard mail order N/A
  • Preferred cost-share retail $0.00
Annual Drug Deductible $615 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2)
Preferred Generic
  • Preferred cost-share mail order N/A
  • Standard retail N/A
  • Standard mail order N/A
  • Preferred cost-share retail N/A
Generic
  • Preferred cost-share mail order N/A
  • Standard retail N/A
  • Standard mail order N/A
  • Preferred cost-share retail N/A
Annual Drug Deductible $615 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2)
Preferred Generic
  • Preferred cost-share mail order $0.00
  • Standard retail $21.00
  • Standard mail order $21.00
  • Preferred cost-share retail $0.00
Generic
  • Preferred cost-share mail order $0.00
  • Standard retail $45.00
  • Standard mail order $45.00
  • Preferred cost-share retail $0.00
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