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Anthem Medicare Advantage (PPO) - H8552-029-000

3 out of 5 stars* for plan year 2025

$44.00

Monthly Premium

Anthem Medicare Advantage (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company

Plan ID: H8552-029-000

* Every year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system.

$44.00

Monthly Premium

California Medicare beneficiaries may want to consider reviewing their Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan options. A Medicare Advantage plan combines your Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) benefits into a single plan.

Most Medicare Advantage plans cover prescription drugs, and many plans may offer other extra benefits Original Medicare doesn’t cover.

Learn more about California Medicare Advantage plans like the one below and find a plan that offers the benefits you want at an affordable price.

Basic Costs and Coverage

CoverageDetails
Monthly plan premium$44.00
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
Hearing coverage
Prescription drugs
Medical deductible$575.00
Out-of-pocket maximum$8,850.00
Initial drug coverage limit$0.00
Catastrophic drug coverage limit$2,000.00
Primary care doctor visit
Out-of-Network:
$30.00 copay
Specialty doctor visitIn-Network:
$30.00 copay
Inpatient hospital careIn-Network:
Days 1-6: $215.00 per day, per admission / Days 7-90: $0.00 per day, per admission
Urgent careUrgent Care: $30.00 copay
Emergency room visitEmergency Care: $90.00 copay
Copay waived if admitted to hospital within 24 hours
Ambulance transportationGround Ambulance: $285.00 copay Per Trip
Air Ambulance: 20% coinsurance

Health Care Services and Medical Supplies

Anthem Medicare Advantage (PPO) covers a range of additional benefits. Learn more about Anthem Medicare Advantage (PPO) benefits, some of which may not be covered by Original Medicare (Part A and Part B).

CoverageDetails
Chiropractic services
Out-of-Network:
Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services: $50.00 copay
Diabetes supplies, training, nutrition therapy and monitoring
Out-of-Network:
40% coinsurance
Durable medical equipment (DME)
Out-of-Network:
40% coinsurance
Diagnostic tests, lab and radiology services, and X-raysIn-Network:
Lab Services: $0.00 copay
X-Rays: $20.00 copay
Therapeutic Radiological Services: 20% coinsurance
Outpatient Diagnostic Procedures/Tests: $0.00 copay - $50.00 copay
Diagnostic Radiological Services: $0.00 copay - $50.00 copay
Home health careIn-Network:
$0.00 copay
Mental health inpatient careIn-Network:
Days 1-6: $215.00 per day, per admission / Days 7-90: $0.00 per day, per admission
Mental health outpatient care
Out-of-Network:
$50.00 copay
Outpatient services/surgery
Out-of-Network:
Outpatient Hospital - Surgery: 40% coinsurance
Observation Services: 40% coinsurance
Ambulatory Surgical Center: 40% coinsurance
Outpatient substance abuse care
Out-of-Network:
40% coinsurance
Podiatry services
Out-of-Network:
Medicare Covered Podiatry Services: $50.00 copay
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) careIn-Network:
Days 1 - 20: $0.00 per day / Days 21 - 100: $140.00 per day

Dental Benefits

The following dental services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage.

CoverageDetails
Dental care
Out-of-Network:
Medicare Covered Dental: 40% coinsurance
Non-Medicare Preventive Dental Services: 20% coinsurance
Non-Medicare Comprehensive Dental Services: 50% coinsurance

Vision Benefits

The following vision services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage

CoverageDetails
Vision careIn-Network:
Medicare Covered Eye Exam: $0.00 copay - $30.00 copay
Routine Eye Exam: $0.00 copay
This plan covers 1 routine eye exam(s) every year. $69 maximum eye exam coverage amount.
Medicare Covered Eye Wear: $0.00 copay
Routine Eye Wear: $0.00 copay
This plan covers up to $200 for eyeglasses or contact lenses every year.

Hearing Benefits

The following hearing services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage.

CoverageDetails
Hearing care
Out-of-Network:
Medicare Covered Hearing Exam: 40% coinsurance
Routine Hearing Exam: 20% coinsurance for routine hearing exam(s).

Preventive Services and Health/Wellness Education Programs

The following services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage.

CoverageDetails
Preventive services and health/wellness education programs
Out-of-Network:
40% coinsurance

Prescription Drug Costs and Coverage

The Anthem Medicare Advantage (PPO) offers prescription drug coverage, with an annual drug deductible of $575.00 (excludes Tiers 1, 2, and 6)

Coverage & Cost
Coverage
Cost
Annual drug deductible$575.00 (excludes Tiers 1, 2, and 6)
Tier 1
  • Preferred retail $5.00
  • Standard retail $10.00
  • Standard mail order $0.00
Tier 2
  • Preferred retail $12.00
  • Standard retail $17.00
  • Standard mail order $0.00
Tier 6
  • Preferred retail $0.00
  • Standard retail $0.00
  • Standard mail order $0.00
Annual drug deductible$575.00 (excludes Tiers 1, 2, and 6)
Tier 1
  • Preferred retail $10.00
  • Standard retail $20.00
  • Standard mail order $0.00
Tier 2
  • Preferred retail $24.00
  • Standard retail $34.00
  • Standard mail order $0.00
Tier 6
  • Preferred retail $0.00
  • Standard retail $0.00
  • Standard mail order $0.00
Annual drug deductible$575.00 (excludes Tiers 1, 2, and 6)
Tier 1
  • Preferred retail $15.00
  • Standard retail $30.00
  • Standard mail order $0.00
Tier 2
  • Preferred retail $36.00
  • Standard retail $51.00
  • Standard mail order $0.00
Tier 6
  • Preferred retail $0.00
  • Standard retail $0.00
  • Standard mail order $0.00

When reviewing California Medicare plans, be sure to find out if your doctors are part of the plan network. If a Medicare Advantage plan covers prescription drugs, make sure the plan formulary (list of drugs covered by the plan) includes your drugs.

You may be able to find plans in your part of California that offer similar benefits at similar or lower prices than the plan above. Call 1-888-876-5731 TTY 711, 24/7 to speak with a licensed insurance agent who can help you compare plans.

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