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Community Blue Medicare PPO Signature (PPO) - H3916-037-001

na* for plan year 2025

$0.00

Monthly Premium

Community Blue Medicare PPO Signature (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Highmark Health

Plan ID: H3916-037-001

* Every year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system.

$0.00

Monthly Premium

Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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

CoverageDetails
Monthly plan premium$0.00
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
Hearing coverage
Prescription drugs
Medical deductible$0.00
Out-of-pocket maximum$7,950.00
Initial drug coverage limit$0.00
Catastrophic drug coverage limit$2,000.00
Primary care doctor visitIn-Network:

Doctor Office Visit:
Copayment for Primary Care Office Visit $0
Specialty doctor visitIn-Network:

Doctor Specialty Visit:
Copayment for Physician Specialist Office Visit $25
Inpatient hospital careIn-Network:

Acute Hospital Services:
Copayment for Acute Hospital Services per Stay $350
Prior Authorization Required for Acute Hospital Services
Private accommodations will be covered when medically necessary. Inpatient rehabilitation is subject to the same cost sharing as Inpatient Acute Hospital Care.
Urgent care
Urgent Care:
Copayment for Urgent Care $30

Worldwide Coverage:
Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $30
Emergency room visit
Emergency Care:
Copayment for Emergency Care $110

Worldwide Coverage:
Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Coverage $110
Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Transportation $250
Ambulance transportation
Out-of-Network:

Ambulance Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Ground $250
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Ground 30%
Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Air $250
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Air 30%
Non-emergent transport is only covered when Certified Medically Necessary. The copayment is applicable per one way trip.

Health Care Services and Medical Supplies

Community Blue Medicare PPO Signature (PPO) covers a range of additional benefits. Learn more about Community Blue Medicare PPO Signature (PPO) benefits, some of which may not be covered by Original Medicare (Part A and Part B).

CoverageDetails
Chiropractic services
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services $15
Diabetes supplies, training, nutrition therapy and monitoring
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Diabetic Supplies and Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diabetic Supplies 30%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts 30%
Glucometers, test strips, lancets, control solution, replacement batteries, platforms, lens shield, and non-invasive vagus nerve stimulator are supplied at a $0 copay. All other Medicare covered Diabetic Supplies have a 20% coinsurance.Diabetic glucometer, test strip, and lancet brands dispensed via retail or mail order pharmacy are limited to Abbott and LifeScan. Continuous glucose monitors, sensors and transmitters dispensed via retail or mail order pharmacy are limited to Abbott and Dexcom. All other desired brands will need to be obtained via an exception process or from a Durable Medical Equipment (DME) supplier.
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:

Medicare Covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests
$35
Copayment for Medicare Covered Lab Services
$35
Copayment for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Radiological Services $325
Copayment for Medicare Covered Therapeutic Radiological Services $90
Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient X-Ray Services $50
The minimum copayment applies for Medicare-covered diagnostic procedures/tests and lab services provided at free standing labs and physicians offices. The maximum copayment applies for Medicare-covered diagnostic procedures/tests and lab services at an outpatient hospital facility.
Home health careIn-Network:

Home Health Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Home Health Services $0
Prior Authorization Required for Home Health Services
Mental health inpatient care
Out-of-Network:

Psychiatric Hospital Services:
$500 per day for days 1 to 3
$0 per day for days 4 to 90
Private accommodations will be covered when medically necessary. Inpatient substance abuse is subject to the same cost sharing as Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital.
Mental health outpatient careIn-Network:

Outpatient Mental Health Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $40
Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $40
Outpatient services/surgeryIn-Network:

Outpatient Hospital Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $350
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Hospital Services

Outpatient Observation Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Observation Services - Per day $350
Copayment applies per visit/per day/per provider for outpatient surgical services. Same day visits to the same provider for the same procedure receives one copayment.

Ambulatory Surgical Center Services:
Copayment for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services $275
Prior Authorization Required for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services
Copayment applies per visit/per day/per provider for outpatient surgical services. Same day visits to the same provider for the same procedure receives one copayment.
Outpatient substance abuse careIn-Network:

Outpatient Substance Abuse Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $45
Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $45
Over-the-counter itemsIn-Network and Out-of-Network:

Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items:
Maximum plan benefit of $145.00 every three months for Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items
An OTC catalog of CMS-approved non-prescription over-the-counter medications and health-related items is available. COVID-19 tests are included. Quantity limits and plan restrictions apply.
Podiatry servicesIn-Network:

Podiatry Services:
Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $25
Copayment for Routine Foot Care $25
  • Maximum 4 visits every year
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) careIn-Network:

Skilled Nursing Facility Services:
$0 per day for days 1 to 20
$214 per day for days 21 to 100
Prior Authorization Required for Skilled Nursing Facility Services
Private accommodations will be covered when medically necessary.

Dental Benefits

The following dental services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage.

CoverageDetails
Dental careIn-Network:

Medicare Covered Dental:
Copayment for Office Visit $25

Non-Medicare Covered Preventive Dental:
Copayment for Non-medicare preventive $0
  • Maximum plan benefit of $2500.00 every year for Non-medicare preventive
Copayment for Oral exams $0
  • Maximum 1 visit every six months
Copayment for Dental x-rays $0
  • Maximum 1 visit every year
Copayment for Prophylaxis $0
  • Maximum 1 visit every six months
Copayment for Flouride treatment $0
  • Maximum 1 visit every six months
Maximum Plan Benefit of $2,500 every year

Non-Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental:
Copayment for Non-medicare comprehensive $0
Coinsurance for Restorative services 20%
  • Maximum 1 visit every two years
Coinsurance for Endodontics 20%
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Coinsurance for Periodontics 20%
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Coinsurance for Prothodontics, removable 20%
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Coinsurance for Prothodontics, fixed 20%
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Coinsurance for Maxillofacial surgery 20%
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Coinsurance for Adjunctive general services 0% to 20%
  • Maximum 2 visits every year

Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Dental Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Dental $25

Vision Benefits

The following vision services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage

CoverageDetails
Vision careIn-Network:

Eye Exams:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $25
Copayment for Routine Eye Exams $0
  • Maximum 1 Routine Eye Exam every year

Eyewear:
Copayment for Medicare-Covered Benefits $0
Maximum Plan Allowance of $350 every year
A $200 benefit maximum applies to upgrades to post cataract surgery eyewear that are not medically necessary. Benefit maximum is available following cataract surgery once per operated eye. For non-post cataract eyewear, the Plan offers additional coverage for non-Medicare covered (routine) eyewear. Routine eyewear benefit is limited to one pair of eyeglass frames, including one pair of eyeglass lenses or contact lenses every calendar year. Standard eyeglass frames, standard plastic eyeglass lenses, or standard contact lenses are covered in full at participating network provider locations. A $150 benefit maximum is available towards the purchase of non-standard eyeglass frames or towards the purchase of non-standard contact lenses. Members must pay the difference between benefit maximums and provider charge.

Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Eye Exams Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Eye Exams $25
Copayment for Routine Eye Exams $50

Hearing Benefits

The following hearing services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage.

CoverageDetails
Hearing care
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Hearing Exams Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Hearing Exams $25

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.

CoverageDetails
Preventive services and health/wellness education programs
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services $0

When reviewing Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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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