Anthem Medicare Advantage (PPO)
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
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
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Monthly plan premium | $30.00 |
| Vision coverage | |
| Dental coverage | |
| Hearing coverage | |
| Prescription drugs | |
| Medical deductible | $370.00 |
| Out-of-pocket maximum | $8,850.00 |
| Initial drug coverage limit | $0.00 |
| Catastrophic drug coverage limit | $8,000.00 |
| Primary care doctor visit | Out-of-Network: $30.00 copay |
| Specialty doctor visit | Out-of-Network: $50.00 copay |
| Inpatient hospital care | In-Network: Days 1-7: $215.00 per day, per admission / Days 8-90: $0.00 per day, per admission Additional Hospital Days: Unlimited additional days |
| Urgent care | Urgent Care: $30.00 copay |
| Emergency room visit | Emergency Care: $90.00 copay Copay waived if admitted to hospital within 24 hours |
| Ambulance transportation | Ground Ambulance: $325.00 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 | Out-of-Network: 40% coinsurance |
| Durable medical equipment (DME) | In-Network: 20% coinsurance |
| Diagnostic tests, lab and radiology services, and X-rays | Out-of-Network: Lab Services: 40% coinsurance X-Rays: 40% coinsurance Therapeutic Radiological Services: 40% coinsurance Outpatient Diagnostic Procedures/Tests: 40% coinsurance Diagnostic Radiological Services: 40% coinsurance |
| Home health care | Out-of-Network: 40% coinsurance |
| Mental health inpatient care | In-Network: Days 1-7: $215.00 per day, per admission / Days 8-90: $0.00 per day, per admission Additional Hospital Days: Unlimited additional days |
| 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) care | In-Network: SNF 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.
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Dental care | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Dental Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental 40% 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 | In-Network: Medicare Covered Eye Exam: $0.00 copay - $35.00 copay Routine Eye Exam: $0.00 copay This plan covers 1 routine eye exam(s) every year. $69.00 maximum eye exam coverage amount. Medicare Covered Eye Wear: $0.00 copay Routine Eye Wear: $0.00 copay This plan covers up to $200.00 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.
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Hearing benefits | 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.
| 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 $370.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 6)
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| Annual drug deductible | $370.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 6) |
| Tier 1 | |
| Tier 6 | |
| Annual drug deductible | $370.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 6) |
| Tier 1 | |
| Tier 6 | |
| Annual drug deductible | $370.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 6) |
| Tier 1 | |
| Tier 6 | |
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 1-800-557-6059 TTY 711, 24/7 to speak with a licensed insurance agent who can help you compare plans.
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