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Forever Blue 770 (PPO) - H5526-018-000
$220.00
Monthly Premium
Forever Blue 770 (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Highmark Health
Plan ID: H5526-018-000
* Every year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system.
$220.00
Monthly Premium
New York 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 additional benefits Original Medicare doesn’t cover.
Learn more about New York Medicare Advantage plans like the one below and find a plan that offers the benefits you want at an affordable price.
Enrollment may be limited to certain times of the year. See why you may be able to enroll today.
Basic Costs and Coverage
| Coverage | Details |
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| Monthly plan premium | $220.00 |
| Vision coverage | |
| Dental coverage | |
| Hearing coverage | |
| Prescription drugs | |
| Medical deductible | $615.00 |
| Out-of-pocket maximum | $6,700.00 |
| Initial drug coverage limit | $0.00 |
| Catastrophic drug coverage limit | $2,100.00 |
| Primary care doctor visit | In-Network: Doctor Office Visit: Copayment for Primary Care Office Visit $0 to $5 The maximum copay will apply for any Primary Care Physician visit, however, there is a $0 copay for follow up visits after any inpatient discharge or observation discharge within 14 days. |
| Specialty doctor visit | Out-of-Network: Doctor Specialty Visit Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Physician Specialist Office Visit 25% |
| Inpatient hospital care | Out-of-Network: Acute Hospital Services: Coinsurance for Acute Hospital Services per Stay 30% |
| Urgent care | Urgent Care: Copayment for Urgent Care $50 Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $50 |
| Emergency room visit | Emergency Care: Copayment for Emergency Care $130 Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Coverage $130 Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Transportation $315 |
| Ambulance transportation | In-Network: Ground Ambulance: Copayment for Ground Ambulance Services $315 Air Ambulance: Copayment for Air Ambulance Services $315 Prior Authorization Required for Air Ambulance |
Health Care Services and Medical Supplies
Forever Blue 770 (PPO) covers a range of additional benefits. Learn more about Forever Blue 770 (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 $15 Copayment for Routine Care $15
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| Diabetes supplies, training, nutrition therapy and monitoring |
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| 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 0% coinsurance for compression stockings, 20% for all other DME items. |
| Diagnostic tests, lab and radiology services, and X-rays | Out-of-Network: Diagnostic Procedures/Tests Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests 25% Copayment for Medicare Covered Lab Services $5 Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Radiological Services 25% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 25% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient X-Ray Services 25% |
| Home health care | Out-of-Network: Home Health Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Home Health 25% |
| Mental health inpatient care | In-Network: Psychiatric Hospital Services: $270 per day for days 1 to 6 $0 per day for days 7 to 90 Prior Authorization Required for Psychiatric Hospital Services |
| Mental health outpatient care | In-Network: Outpatient Mental Health Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $40 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $40 |
| Outpatient services/surgery | In-Network: Outpatient Hospital Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $275 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Hospital Services Outpatient Observation Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Observation Services - Per day $275 Ambulatory Surgical Center Services: Copayment for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services $175 Prior Authorization Required for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services |
| Outpatient substance abuse care | In-Network: Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $40 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $40 |
| Over-the-counter items | In-Network: Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items: Copayment for Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items $0
An OTC catalog of CMS-approved non-prescription over-the-counter medications and health-related items is available. Quantity limits and plan restrictions may apply. |
| Podiatry services | Out-of-Network: Podiatry Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services 25% |
| Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) care | In-Network: Skilled Nursing Facility Services: $0 per day for days 1 to 20 $218 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 |
Preventive Dental Services Coinsurance for Covered Routine Dental: 0% Comprehensive Dental Services: Coinsurance for Covered Comprehensive Dental services: 50% Please see Evidence of Coverage for details |
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 to $22 Copayment for Routine Eye Exams $25
Eyewear: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Benefits $0 Copayment for Contact Lenses $0 Copayment for Eyeglasses (lenses and frames) $0 Copayment for Eyeglass Lenses $0 Copayment for Eyeglass Frames $0 Copayment for Upgrades $0 Maximum Plan Benefit of $200 every year We are offering a supplemental benefit to members which provides a $200 vision allowance to use towards glasses/frames/lenses/contacts. |
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 $22 Copayment for Routine Hearing Exams $45
Each hearing aid purchase includes one year of follow-up provider visits for fitting and adjustments. These visits are available for 12 months following hearing aid purchase and only with the purchase of a hearing aid. Hearing Aids: Copayment for Hearing Aids $499 to $799
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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 | Out-of-Network: Medicare-covered Preventive Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services 30% |
Prescription Drug Costs and Coverage
The Forever Blue 770 (PPO) offers prescription drug coverage, with an annual drug deductible of $615.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2)
Coverage & Cost | |
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| Coverage | Cost |
| Annual drug deductible | $615.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
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| Tier 2 |
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| Annual drug deductible | $615.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
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| Tier 2 |
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| Annual drug deductible | $615.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
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When reviewing New York 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 New York that offer similar benefits at similar or lower prices than the plan above. Call 1-888-876-5731 TTY 711, 24/7 to speak with a licensed insurance agent who can help you compare plans.
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Enrollment may be limited to certain times of the year. See why you may be able to enroll today.