AARP Medicare Advantage Value Care (PPO)
AARP Medicare Advantage Value Care (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by UnitedHealthcare
Plan ID: H3418-002-000
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.
Basic Costs and Coverage
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Monthly plan premium | $0.00 |
| Vision coverage | |
| Dental coverage | |
| Hearing coverage | |
| Prescription drugs | |
| Medical deductible | $395.00 |
| Out-of-pocket maximum | $7,550.00 |
| Initial drug coverage limit | $0.00 |
| Catastrophic drug coverage limit | $7,400.00 |
| Primary care doctor visit | Out-of-Network: Doctor Office Visit: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Primary Care Office Visit 50% |
| Specialty doctor visit | In-Network: Doctor Specialty Visit: Copayment for Physician Specialist Office Visit $35.00 to $50.00 Prior Authorization Required for Doctor Specialty Visit |
| Inpatient hospital care | Out-of-Network: Coinsurance for Acute Hospital Services per Stay 50% |
| Urgent care | Urgent Care: Copayment for Urgent Care $40.00 Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $0.00 |
| Emergency room visit | Emergency Care: Copayment for Emergency Care $90.00 Copayment for Medicare Covered Emergency Care waived if you are admitted to the hospital within 24 hours Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Coverage $0.00 Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Transportation $0.00 |
| Ambulance transportation | In-Network: Ground Ambulance: Copayment for Ground Ambulance Services $250.00 Air Ambulance: Copayment for Air Ambulance Services $250.00 Section B - General 10a Note - NOTE ON AUTHORIZATION: Authorization is required for Non-emergency Medicare-covered ambulance ground and air transportation. Emergency Ambulance does not require authorization. Please see Evidence of Coverage for Prior Authorization rules |
Health Care Services and Medical Supplies
AARP Medicare Advantage Value Care (PPO) covers a range of additional benefits. Learn more about AARP Medicare Advantage Value Care (PPO) benefits, some of which may not be covered by Original Medicare (Part A and Part B).
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Chiropractic services | Out-of-Network: Chiropractic Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services 50% |
| Diabetes supplies, training, nutrition therapy and monitoring | In-Network: Diabetic Supplies and Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Diabetic Supplies $0.00 Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts 20% 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) | Out-of-Network: Durable Medical Equipment: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Durable Medical Equipment 50% |
| Diagnostic tests, lab and radiology services, and X-rays | Out-of-Network: Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests 50% Copayment for Medicare Covered Lab Services $0.00 Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Radiological Services 50% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 50% Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient X-Ray Services $40.00 |
| Home health care | In-Network: Home Health Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Home Health Services $0.00 Prior Authorization Required for Home Health Services |
| Mental health inpatient care | Out-of-Network: Coinsurance for Psychiatric Hospital Services per Stay 50% |
| Mental health outpatient care | Out-of-Network: Outpatient Mental Health Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions $30.00 to $40.00 Copayment for Medicare Covered Group Sessions $30.00 to $40.00 |
| Outpatient services/surgery | Out-of-Network: Outpatient Hospital and ASC Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services 50% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulatory Surgical Center Services 50% |
| Outpatient substance abuse care | Out-of-Network: Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Individual or Group Sessions $30.00 to $40.00 |
| Over-the-counter items | In-Network: Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items: Copayment for Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items $0.00 Maximum Plan Benefit of $40.00 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 Copayment for Routine Foot Care $35.00
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| Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) care | In-Network: Skilled Nursing Facility Services: $0.00 per day for days 1 to 20 $196.00 per day for days 21 to 59 $0.00 per day for days 60 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 | In-Network: Preventive Dental: Copayment for Oral Exams $0.00
Comprehensive Dental: Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Benefits 20% Prior Authorization Required for Comprehensive Dental |
Vision Benefits
The following vision services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage.
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Vision benefits | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Vision Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Eye Exams 50% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Eyewear 50% Non-Medicare Covered Vision Services: Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Eye Exams 50% Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Eyewear $0.00 |
Hearing Benefits
The following hearing services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage.
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Hearing benefits | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Hearing Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Hearing Exams 50% Non-Medicare Covered Hearing Services: Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Hearing Exams 50% Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Hearing Aids $175.00 to $1225.00 |
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 Zero Dollar Preventive Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services 0% to 50% |
Prescription Drug Costs and Coverage
The AARP Medicare Advantage Value Care (PPO) offers prescription drug coverage, with an annual drug deductible of $395.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2)
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| Annual drug deductible | $395.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
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| Tier 2 | |
| Annual drug deductible | $395.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
| Tier 1 | |
| Tier 2 | |
| Annual drug deductible | $395.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
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| Tier 2 | |
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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