Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Flex (PPO)
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Flex (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Health Care Service Corporation
Plan ID: H4801-014-000
Texas 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 Texas 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 | $238.00 |
| Vision coverage | |
| Dental coverage | |
| Hearing coverage | |
| Prescription drugs | |
| Medical deductible | $545.00 |
| Out-of-pocket maximum | ($1.00) |
| Initial drug coverage limit | $0.00 |
| Catastrophic drug coverage limit | $8,000.00 |
| Primary care doctor visit | In-Network: Doctor Office Visit: Copayment for Primary Care Office Visit $0.00 |
| Specialty doctor visit | In-Network: Doctor Specialty Visit: Copayment for Physician Specialist Office Visit $0.00 Prior Authorization Required for Doctor Specialty Visit |
| Inpatient hospital care | Out-of-Network: Copayment for Acute Hospital Services per Stay $0.00 |
| Urgent care | Urgent Care: Copayment for Urgent Care $0.00 Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $0.00 |
| Emergency room visit | Emergency Care: Copayment for Emergency Care $0.00 Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Emergency Care waived if you are admitted to the hospital within 3 days Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Coverage $0.00 |
| Ambulance transportation | In-Network: Ground Ambulance: Copayment for Ground Ambulance Services $0.00 Air Ambulance: Copayment for Air Ambulance Services $0.00 Please see Evidence of Coverage for Prior Authorization rules |
Health Care Services and Medical Supplies
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Flex (PPO) covers a range of additional benefits. Learn more about Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Flex (PPO) benefits, some of which may not be covered by Original Medicare (Part A and Part B).
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Chiropractic services | In-Network: Chiropractic Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Chiropractic Services $0.00 Prior Authorization Required for Chiropractic Services |
| Diabetes supplies, training, nutrition therapy and monitoring | In-Network: Diabetic Supplies and Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Diabetic Supplies $0.00 Copayment for Medicare-covered Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts $0.00 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 0% |
| Diagnostic tests, lab and radiology services, and X-rays | In-Network: Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests $0.00 Copayment for Medicare-covered Lab Services $0.00 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Radiological Services $0.00 Copayment for Medicare-covered Therapeutic Radiological Services $0.00 Copayment for Medicare-covered X-Ray Services $0.00 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services |
| Home health care | Out-of-Network: Home Health Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Home Health 0% |
| Mental health inpatient care | Out-of-Network: Copayment for Psychiatric Hospital Services per Stay $0.00 |
| Mental health outpatient care | In-Network: Outpatient Mental Health Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $0.00 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $0.00 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Mental Health Services |
| Outpatient services/surgery | Out-of-Network: Outpatient Hospital and ASC Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services 0% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulatory Surgical Center Services 0% |
| Outpatient substance abuse care | Out-of-Network: Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual or Group Sessions 0% |
| Podiatry services | Out-of-Network: Podiatry Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services 0% |
| Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) care | Out-of-Network: Copayment for Skilled Nursing Facility Services per Stay $0.00 |
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: Comprehensive Dental: Copayment for Medicare-covered Benefits $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 Vision Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Eye Exams 0% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Eyewear 0% Non-Medicare Covered Vision Services: Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Eye Exams 0% |
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: Hearing Exams: Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $0.00 Copayment for Routine Hearing Exams $0.00
Hearing Aids: Copayment for Hearing Aids $699.00 to $999.00
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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 | 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 |
Prescription Drug Costs and Coverage
The Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Flex (PPO) offers prescription drug coverage, with an annual drug deductible of $545.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2)
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Cost
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| Annual drug deductible | $545.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
| Tier 1 | |
| Tier 2 | |
| Annual drug deductible | $545.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
| Tier 1 | |
| Tier 2 | |
| Annual drug deductible | $545.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
| Tier 1 | |
| Tier 2 | |
When reviewing Texas 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 Texas 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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