BCN Advantage HMO-POS Community Value (HMO-POS)
BCN Advantage HMO-POS Community Value (HMO-POS) is a HMO-POS Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Plan ID: H5883-012-002
Michigan 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 Michigan 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 | $17.00 |
| Vision coverage | |
| Dental coverage | |
| Hearing coverage | |
| Prescription drugs | |
| Medical deductible | $0.00 |
| Out-of-pocket maximum | $0.00 |
| Initial drug coverage limit | $0.00 |
| Catastrophic drug coverage limit | $7,400.00 |
| Primary care doctor visit | POS (Out-of-Network): Doctor Office Visit: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Primary Care Office Visit 35% |
| Specialty doctor visit | In-Network: Doctor Specialty Visit: Copayment for Physician Specialist Office Visit $35.00 Prior Authorization Required for Doctor Specialty Visit |
| Inpatient hospital care | In-Network: Acute Hospital Services: $300.00 per day for days 1 to 6 $0.00 per day for days 7 to the end of your stay Prior Authorization Required for Acute Hospital Services |
| Urgent care | Urgent Care: Copayment for Urgent Care $0.00 to $45.00 Minimum copay applies to urgent care services rendered in a PCP office and maximum copay applies to urgent care services rendered in urgent care. Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $45.00 Maximum Plan Benefit of $50,000 |
| 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 3 days Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Coverage $90.00 Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Transportation $250.00 Maximum Plan Benefit of $50,000 |
| Ambulance transportation | POS (Out-of-Network): Ambulance Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Ground $250.00 Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Air $250.00 |
Health Care Services and Medical Supplies
BCN Advantage HMO-POS Community Value (HMO-POS) covers a range of additional benefits. Learn more about BCN Advantage HMO-POS Community Value (HMO-POS) benefits, some of which may not be covered by Original Medicare (Part A and Part B).
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Chiropractic services | POS (Out-of-Network): Chiropractic Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services 35% |
| Diabetes supplies, training, nutrition therapy and monitoring | POS (Out-of-Network): Diabetic Supplies and Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diabetic Supplies and Services 35% |
| Durable medical equipment (DME) | In-Network: Durable Medical Equipment: Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Durable Medical Equipment 0% to 20% Prior Authorization Required for Durable Medical Equipment This Plan has preferred Vendors/Manufacturers - Please see Evidence of Coverage |
| Diagnostic tests, lab and radiology services, and X-rays | POS (Out-of-Network): Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests 0% to 35% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Lab Services 35% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Radiological Services 35% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 35% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient X-Ray Services 35% |
| Home health care | POS (Out-of-Network): Home Health Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Home Health $0.00 |
| Mental health inpatient care | In-Network: Psychiatric Hospital Services: $300.00 per day for days 1 to 6 $0.00 per day for days 7 to 90 Prior Authorization Required for Psychiatric Hospital Services |
| Mental health outpatient care | POS (Out-of-Network): Outpatient Mental Health Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions 35% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Group Sessions 35% |
| Outpatient services/surgery | In-Network: Outpatient Hospital Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $0.00 to $225.00 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Hospital Services Outpatient Observation Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Observation Services - Per stay $90.00 Ambulatory Surgical Center Services: Copayment for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services $0.00 to $100.00 Prior Authorization Required for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services |
| Outpatient substance abuse care | POS (Out-of-Network): Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual or Group Sessions 35% |
| 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. Unused amounts will carry forward into the next quarter. Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) offered as a Part C OTC benefit |
| Podiatry services | POS (Out-of-Network): Podiatry Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services 35% |
| Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) care | In-Network: Skilled Nursing Facility Services: $0.00 per day for days 1 to 20 $188.00 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 | In-Network: Preventive Dental: Copayment for Oral Exams $0.00
Comprehensive Dental: Copayment for Medicare-covered Benefits $0.00 to $225.00 Copayment for Diagnostic Services $0.00
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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 | POS (Out-of-Network): Medicare Covered Vision Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Eye Exams 35% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Eyewear 35% |
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 | POS (Out-of-Network): Medicare Covered Hearing Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Hearing Exams 35% |
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 Michigan 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 Michigan 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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