Blue Medicare Freedom+ (PPO)
Blue Medicare Freedom+ (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Plan ID: H3404-004-000
North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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 | ($1.00) |
| Out-of-pocket maximum | $8,300.00 |
| 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 40% |
| Specialty doctor visit | In-Network: Doctor Specialty Visit: Coinsurance for Physician Specialist Office Visit 20% |
| Inpatient hospital care | Out-of-Network: 40% per day for days 1 to 999 |
| Urgent care | Urgent Care: Copayment for Urgent Care $60.00 |
| Emergency room visit | Emergency Care: Copayment for Emergency Care $95.00 Copayment for Medicare Covered Emergency Care waived if you are admitted to the hospital within 48 hours |
| Ambulance transportation | In-Network: Ground Ambulance: Coinsurance for Ground Ambulance Services 20% Air Ambulance: Coinsurance for Air Ambulance Services 20% Please see Evidence of Coverage for Prior Authorization rules |
Health Care Services and Medical Supplies
Blue Medicare Freedom+ (PPO) covers a range of additional benefits. Learn more about Blue Medicare Freedom+ (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 $20.00 |
| Diabetes supplies, training, nutrition therapy and monitoring | In-Network: Diabetic Supplies and Services: Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Diabetic Supplies 20% 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 40% |
| Diagnostic tests, lab and radiology services, and X-rays | In-Network: Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services: Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests 20% Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Lab Services 20% Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services: Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Radiological Services 20% Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 20% Coinsurance for Medicare-covered X-Ray Services 20% Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services |
| Home health care | Out-of-Network: Home Health Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Home Health 40% |
| Mental health inpatient care | In-Network: Psychiatric Hospital Services: Copayment for Psychiatric Hospital Services per Stay $1871.00 Prior Authorization Required for Psychiatric Hospital Services |
| Mental health outpatient care | Out-of-Network: Outpatient Mental Health Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions 40% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Group Sessions 40% |
| Outpatient services/surgery | In-Network: Outpatient Hospital Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services 20% Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Hospital Services Outpatient Observation Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Observation Services 20% Ambulatory Surgical Center Services: Coinsurance for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services 20% Prior Authorization Required for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services |
| Outpatient substance abuse care | Out-of-Network: Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual or Group Sessions 40% |
| Over-the-counter items | In-Network: Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items: Copayment for Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items $0.00 Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) offerred as a Part C OTC benefit |
| Podiatry services | In-Network: Podiatry Services: Coinsurance for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services 20% |
| Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) care | Out-of-Network: 40% per day for days 1 to 100 |
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: Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Benefits 20% |
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: Eye Exams: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Benefits 20% Eyewear: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Benefits $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 | In-Network: Hearing Exams: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Benefits 20% |
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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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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