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Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Value (HMO) - H9706-001-000
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Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Value (HMO) is a HMO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Health Care Service Corporation
Plan ID: H9706-001-000
* Every year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system.
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Texas 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 Texas 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
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Monthly plan premium | $0.00 |
| Vision coverage | |
| Dental coverage | |
| Hearing coverage | |
| Prescription drugs | |
| Medical deductible | $0.00 |
| Out-of-pocket maximum | $3,850.00 |
| Initial drug coverage limit | $0.00 |
| Catastrophic drug coverage limit | $8,000.00 |
| Primary care doctor visit | In-Network: Doctor Office Visit: Copayment for Primary Care Office Visit $0.00 |
| Specialty doctor visit | In-Network: Doctor Specialty Visit: Copayment for Physician Specialist Office Visit $16.00 Prior Authorization Required for Doctor Specialty Visit Referral Required for Doctor Specialty Visit |
| Inpatient hospital care | In-Network: Acute Hospital Services: $275.00 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 |
| Urgent care | Urgent Care: Copayment for Urgent Care $35.00 Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $135.00 |
| Emergency room visit | Emergency Care: Copayment for Emergency Care $135.00 Copayment for Medicare Covered Emergency Care waived if you are admitted to the hospital within 3 days Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Coverage $135.00 |
| Ambulance transportation | In-Network: Ground Ambulance: Copayment for Ground Ambulance Services $275.00 Air Ambulance: Coinsurance for Air Ambulance Services 20% Please see Evidence of Coverage for Prior Authorization rules |
Health Care Services and Medical Supplies
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Value (HMO) covers a range of additional benefits. Learn more about Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Value (HMO) benefits, some of which may not be covered by Original Medicare (Part A and Part B).
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Chiropractic services | In-Network: Chiropractic Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Chiropractic Services $20.00 Prior Authorization Required for Chiropractic Services Referral 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 35% Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts 35% Prior Authorization Required for Diabetic Supplies and Services Diabetic Supplies and Services limited to those from specified manufacturers(Please see Evidence of Coverage) |
| Durable medical equipment (DME) | In-Network: Durable Medical Equipment: Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Durable Medical Equipment 20% Prior Authorization Required for Durable Medical Equipment |
| 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 to $100.00 Copayment for Medicare-covered Lab Services $0.00 to $50.00 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 $0.00 to $200.00 Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 20% Copayment for Medicare-covered X-Ray Services $0.00 to $100.00 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services Referral Required for Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services |
| Home health care | In-Network: Home Health Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Home Health Services $0.00 Prior Authorization Required for Home Health Services Referral Required for Home Health Services |
| Mental health inpatient care | In-Network: Psychiatric Hospital Services: $250.00 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 |
| Mental health outpatient care | In-Network: Outpatient Mental Health Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $35.00 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $35.00 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Mental Health Services Referral Required for Outpatient Mental Health Services |
| Outpatient services/surgery | In-Network: Outpatient Hospital Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $225.00 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Hospital Services Referral Required for Outpatient Hospital Services Outpatient Observation Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Observation Services - Per stay $225.00 Referral Required for Outpatient Observation Services Ambulatory Surgical Center Services: Copayment for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services $150.00 Prior Authorization Required for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services Referral Required for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services |
| Outpatient substance abuse care | In-Network: Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $75.00 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $75.00 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Substance Abuse Services Referral Required for Outpatient Substance Abuse Services |
| Over-the-counter items | In-Network: Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items: Copayment for Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items $0.00 Maximum Plan Benefit of $100.00 every three months Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) offerred as a Part C OTC benefit |
| Podiatry services | In-Network: Podiatry Services: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $35.00 Prior Authorization Required for Podiatry Services Referral Required for Podiatry Services |
| Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) care | In-Network: Skilled Nursing Facility Services: $0.00 per day for days 1 to 20 $203.00 per day for days 21 to 39 $0.00 per day for days 40 to 100 Prior Authorization Required for Skilled Nursing Facility Services Referral Required for Skilled Nursing Facility Services |
Dental Benefits
The following dental services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage.
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Dental care | In-Network: Preventive Dental: Copayment for Oral Exams $0.00
Comprehensive Dental: Copayment for Medicare-covered Benefits $35.00 Copayment for Non-routine Services $0.00 Copayment for Restorative Services $0.00 Coinsurance for Endodontics 20% Coinsurance for Periodontics 20% Coinsurance for Extractions 20% Coinsurance for Prosthodontics, Other Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery, Other Services 20% Maximum Plan Benefit of $2000.00 every year for Non-Medicare Covered Comprehensive |
Vision Benefits
The following vision services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Vision care | In-Network: Eye Exams: Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $0.00 Copayment for Routine Eye Exams $0.00
Eyewear: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Benefits $0.00 Copayment for Contact Lenses $0.00 Copayment for Eyeglass Lenses $0.00
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Hearing Benefits
The following hearing services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage.
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Hearing care | In-Network: Hearing Exams: Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $35.00 Copayment for Routine Hearing Exams $0.00
Hearing Aids: Copayment for Hearing Aids $699.00 to $999.00
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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.
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| 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 |
When reviewing Texas 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 Texas 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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