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BlueAdvantage Extra (PPO) - H7917-041-000
$23.00
Monthly Premium
BlueAdvantage Extra (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Plan ID: H7917-041-000
* Every year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system.
$23.00
Monthly Premium
Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 | $23.00 |
| Vision coverage | |
| Dental coverage | |
| Hearing coverage | |
| Prescription drugs | |
| Medical deductible | $545.00 |
| Out-of-pocket maximum | $3,900.00 |
| Initial drug coverage limit | $0.00 |
| Catastrophic drug coverage limit | $8,000.00 |
| Primary care doctor visit | Out-of-Network: Doctor Office Visit: Copayment for Medicare Covered Primary Care Office Visit $10.00 |
| Specialty doctor visit | Out-of-Network: Doctor Specialty Visit: Copayment for Medicare Covered Physician Specialist Office Visit $30.00 |
| Inpatient hospital care | In-Network: Acute Hospital Services: $195.00 per day for days 1 to 5 $0.00 per day for days 6 to 90 Prior Authorization Required for Acute Hospital Services |
| Urgent care | Urgent Care: Copayment for Urgent Care $25.00 Copayment for Medicare Covered Urgent Care waived if you are admitted to hospital within 24 hours Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $90.00 |
| Emergency room visit | Emergency Care: Copayment for Emergency Care $120.00 Copayment for Medicare Covered Emergency Care waived if you are admitted to the hospital within 24 hours Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Coverage $120.00 Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Transportation $295.00 |
| Ambulance transportation | In-Network: Ground Ambulance: Copayment for Ground Ambulance Services $295.00 Air Ambulance: Coinsurance for Air Ambulance Services 20% Please see Evidence of Coverage for Prior Authorization rules |
Health Care Services and Medical Supplies
BlueAdvantage Extra (PPO) covers a range of additional benefits. Learn more about BlueAdvantage Extra (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 Prior Authorization Required for Chiropractic Services |
| Diabetes supplies, training, nutrition therapy and monitoring | Out-of-Network: Diabetic Supplies and Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diabetic Supplies and Services 50% |
| Durable medical equipment (DME) | In-Network: Durable Medical Equipment: Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Durable Medical Equipment 20% Prior Authorization Required for Durable Medical Equipment |
| Diagnostic tests, lab and radiology services, and X-rays | Out-of-Network: Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests 50% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Lab Services 50% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Radiological Services 50% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 50% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient X-Ray Services 50% |
| Home health care | Out-of-Network: Home Health Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Home Health 50% |
| Mental health inpatient care | Out-of-Network: $295.00 per day for days 1 to 5 $0.00 per day for days 6 to 90 |
| Mental health outpatient care | Out-of-Network: Outpatient Mental Health Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions 50% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Group Sessions 50% |
| Outpatient services/surgery | Out-of-Network: Outpatient Hospital and ASC Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $225.00 Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulatory Surgical Center Services 50% |
| Outpatient substance abuse care | Out-of-Network: Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual or Group Sessions 50% |
| Over-the-counter items | In-Network: Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items: Copayment for Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items $0.00 Maximum Plan Benefit of $125.00 every three months Out-of-Network: Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items: Must use designated vendor. |
| Podiatry services | In-Network: Podiatry Services: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $35.00 |
| Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) care | In-Network: Skilled Nursing Facility Services: $0.00 per day for days 1 to 20 $203.00 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 | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Dental Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental 50% Non-Medicare Covered Dental Services: Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Preventive Dental 50% Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental 50% |
Vision Benefits
The following vision services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Vision care | In-Network: Eye Exams: Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $0.00 Copayment for Routine Eye Exams $0.00
Eyewear: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Benefits $0.00 Copayment for Contact Lenses $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 care | In-Network: Hearing Exams: Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $10.00 Copayment for Routine Hearing Exams $0.00
Hearing Aids: Copayment for Hearing Aids $199.00 to $699.00
Standard - $199 Advanced - $399 Premium - $699 Up to two TruHearing-branded hearing aids every year (one per ear per year). Benefit is limited to TruHearing's Standard, Advanced and Premium hearing aids, which come in various styles and colors. Advanced and Premium hearing aids are available in rechargeable style options [for an additional $50 per aid]. You must see a TruHearing provider to use this benefit. Routine hearing exam cost and hearing aid copayments are not subject to the out-of-pocket maximum. Hearing aid purchase includes:
Benefit does not include or cover any of the following:
Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Hearing Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Hearing Exams $10.00 Non-Medicare Covered Hearing Services: Must use designated vendor. |
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:
Tobacco use cessation Yearly "Wellness" visit Out-of-Network: Medicare-covered Zero Dollar Preventive Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services 50% |
When reviewing Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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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