Anthem Medicare Advantage (PPO)
Anthem Medicare Advantage (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Plan ID: H4909-014-000
Virginia 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 Virginia 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 | $95.00 |
| Out-of-pocket maximum | $7,550.00 |
| Initial drug coverage limit | $0.00 |
| Catastrophic drug coverage limit | $8,000.00 |
| Primary care doctor visit | Out-of-Network: $35.00 copay |
| Specialty doctor visit | Out-of-Network: $60.00 copay |
| Inpatient hospital care | Out-of-Network: 35% coinsurance per stay |
| Urgent care | Urgent Care: $45.00 copay |
| Emergency room visit | Emergency Care: $90.00 copay Worldwide Coverage: This plan covers urgent care and emergency services when traveling outside of the United States for less than six months. This benefit is limited to $100,000.00 per year. |
| Ambulance transportation | Ground Ambulance: $350.00 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).
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Chiropractic services | In-Network: Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services: $15.00 copay |
| Diabetes supplies, training, nutrition therapy and monitoring | In-Network: Diabetic Supplies: $0.00 copay |
| Durable medical equipment (DME) | In-Network: 20% coinsurance |
| Diagnostic tests, lab and radiology services, and X-rays | Out-of-Network: Lab Services: 35% coinsurance X-Rays: 35% coinsurance Therapeutic Radiological Services: 35% coinsurance Outpatient Diagnostic Procedures/Tests: 35% coinsurance Diagnostic Radiological Services: 35% coinsurance |
| Home health care | Out-of-Network: 35% coinsurance |
| Mental health inpatient care | In-Network: Days 1-4: $440.00 per day, per admission / Days 5-90: $0.00 per day, per admission Additional Hospital Days: Unlimited additional days |
| Mental health outpatient care | In-Network: Individual and Group Sessions: $40.00 copay |
| Outpatient services/surgery | In-Network: Outpatient Hospital - Surgery: $300.00 copay Observation Services: $300.00 copay Ambulatory Surgical Center: $245.00 copay |
| Outpatient substance abuse care | Out-of-Network: 35% coinsurance |
| Podiatry services | In-Network: Medicare Covered Podiatry Services: $40.00 copay |
| Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) care | In-Network: SNF Days 1 - 20: $0.00 per day / Days 21 - 100: $196.00 per day |
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 | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Dental Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental $0.00 Non-Medicare Covered Dental Services: Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Preventive Dental 20% Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental $0.00 |
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 Eye Exam: $60.00 copay Routine Eye Exam: $0.00 copay Medicare Covered Eye Wear: $60.00 copay Routine Eye Wear: $0.00 copay |
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 | In-Network: Medicare Covered Hearing Exam: $40.00 copay Routine Hearing Exam: $0.00 copay for routine hearing exam(s). $0.00 copay for hearing aids up to the maximum plan benefit amount. This plan covers 1 routine hearing exam up to a $59.00 maximum plan benefit every year. $300.00 maximum plan benefit for over-the-counter hearing aids OR 1 routine hearing aid fitting evaluation and a $1,000.00 maximum plan benefit for prescribed hearing aids every year. |
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 |
Prescription Drug Costs and Coverage
The Anthem Medicare Advantage (PPO) offers prescription drug coverage, with an annual drug deductible of $95.00 (excludes Tiers 1, 2 and 6)
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| Annual drug deductible | $95.00 (excludes Tiers 1, 2 and 6) |
| Tier 1 | |
| Tier 2 | |
| Tier 6 | |
| Annual drug deductible | $95.00 (excludes Tiers 1, 2 and 6) |
| Tier 1 | |
| Tier 2 | |
| Tier 6 | |
| Annual drug deductible | $95.00 (excludes Tiers 1, 2 and 6) |
| Tier 1 | |
| Tier 2 | |
| Tier 6 | |
When reviewing Virginia 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 Virginia 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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