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HumanaChoice H5970-029 (PPO) - H5970-029-000
$28.00
Monthly Premium
HumanaChoice H5970-029 (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Humana Inc.
Plan ID: H5970-029-000
* Every year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system.
$28.00
Monthly Premium
New York 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 New York Medicare Advantage plans like the one below and find a plan that offers the benefits you want at an affordable price.
Enrollment may be limited to certain times of the year. See why you may be able to enroll.
Basic Costs and Coverage
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Monthly plan premium | $28.00 |
| Vision coverage | |
| Dental coverage | |
| Hearing coverage | |
| Prescription drugs | |
| Medical deductible | $590.00 |
| Out-of-pocket maximum | $9,350.00 |
| Initial drug coverage limit | $0.00 |
| Catastrophic drug coverage limit | $2,000.00 |
| Primary care doctor visit | Out-of-Network: Doctor Office Visit Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Primary Care Office Visit $30 |
| Specialty doctor visit | In-Network: Doctor Specialty Visit: Copayment for Physician Specialist Office Visit $40 |
| Inpatient hospital care | In-Network: Acute Hospital Services: $380 per day for days 1 to 7 $0 per day for days 8 to 90 Prior Authorization Required for Acute Hospital Services |
| Urgent care | Urgent Care: Copayment for Urgent Care $45 Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $110 |
| Emergency room visit | Emergency Care: Copayment for Emergency Care $110 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 $110 Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Transportation $110 |
| Ambulance transportation | In-Network: Ground Ambulance: Copayment for Ground Ambulance Services $315 Air Ambulance: Copayment for Air Ambulance Services $315 Prior Authorization Required for Air Ambulance |
Health Care Services and Medical Supplies
HumanaChoice H5970-029 (PPO) covers a range of additional benefits. Learn more about HumanaChoice H5970-029 (PPO) benefits, some of which may not be covered by Original Medicare (Part A and Part B).
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Chiropractic services | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services 30% |
| Diabetes supplies, training, nutrition therapy and monitoring | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Diabetic Supplies and Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diabetic Supplies 30% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts 30% |
| Durable medical equipment (DME) | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Durable Medical Equipment Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Durable Medical Equipment 30% |
| Diagnostic tests, lab and radiology services, and X-rays | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests $30 to $75 Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests 30% Copayment for Medicare Covered Lab Services $10 to $45 Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Lab Services 30% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Radiological Services 30% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 20% Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient X-Ray Services $30 to $45 Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient X-Ray Services 30% $100 OP Diag Proc & Tests - OPH$0 OP Diag Proc & Tests - PCP$40 OP Diag Proc & Tests - SPC$45 OP Diag Proc & Tests - UCC$85 Sleep Study (Fac Based) - OPH$35 Sleep Study (Fac Based) - SPC$0 Sleep Study (Home Based) - Mbr's Home_ |
| Home health care | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Home Health Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Home Health 50% |
| Mental health inpatient care | Out-of-Network: Psychiatric Hospital Services: $500 per day for days 1 to 14 $0 per day for days 15 to 90 |
| Mental health outpatient care | In-Network: Outpatient Mental Health Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $40 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $40 |
| Outpatient services/surgery | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $45 Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services 30% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulatory Surgical Center Services 30% $295 Diag Colonoscopy - OPH$100 Mental Health - OPH$1000 Surgery Svcs - OPH$35 Wound Care - OPH_ |
| Outpatient substance abuse care | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions 30% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Group Sessions 30% $100 OP Substance Abuse Care - OPH$40 OP Substance Abuse Care - SPC_ |
| Podiatry services | In-Network: Podiatry Services: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $40 Prior Authorization Required for Podiatry Services |
| Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) care | In-Network: Skilled Nursing Facility Services: $0 per day for days 1 to 20 $214 per day for days 21 to 100 Prior Authorization 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 | $0 copayment for comprehensive oral evaluation or periodontal exam up to 1 every 3 years. $0 copayment for panoramic film or diagnostic x-rays up to 1 every 5 years. $0 copayment for bitewing x-rays, intraoral x-rays up to 1 set(s) per year. $0 copayment for emergency diagnostic exam up to 1 per year. $0 copayment for periodic oral exam, prophylaxis (cleaning) up to 2 per year. $0 copayment for periodontal maintenance up to 4 per year. $0 copayment for necessary anesthesia with covered service up to unlimited per year.Out of Network$0 copayment for comprehensive oral evaluation or periodontal exam up to 1 every 3 years. $0 copayment for panoramic film or diagnostic x-rays up to 1 every 5 years. $0 copayment for bitewing x-rays, intraoral x-rays up to 1 set(s) per year. $0 copayment for emergency diagnostic exam up to 1 per year. $0 copayment for periodic oral exam, prophylaxis (cleaning) up to 2 per year. $0 copayment for periodontal maintenance up to 4 per year. $0 copayment for necessary anesthesia with covered service up to unlimited per year. Benefits received out-of-network are subject to any in-network benefit maximums, limitations, and/or exclusions. |
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 to $40 Copayment for Routine Eye Exams $0
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 $50 less than the PLUS network. |
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 $40 Copayment for Routine Hearing Exams $0
Prior Authorization Required for Hearing Exams Hearing Aids: Copayment for Hearing Aids $699 to $999
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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 | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services $0 |
Prescription Drug Costs and Coverage
The HumanaChoice H5970-029 (PPO) offers prescription drug coverage, with an annual drug deductible of $590.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2)
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| Coverage | Cost |
| Annual drug deductible | $590.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
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| Tier 2 |
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| Annual drug deductible | $590.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
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| Tier 2 |
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| Annual drug deductible | $590.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
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When reviewing New York 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 New York that offer similar benefits at similar or lower prices than the plan above. Call 1-800-557-6059 TTY 711, 24/7 to speak with a licensed insurance agent who can help you compare plans.
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New York Counties Served
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- Allegany
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- Broome
- Cattaraugus
- Cayuga
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