HumanaChoice H5216-336 (PPO)

4.5 out of 5 stars* for plan year 2023
$135.00 Monthly Premium

HumanaChoice H5216-336 (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Humana Inc.

Plan ID: H5216-336-000

$135.00 Monthly Premium

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$135.00
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
Hearing coverage
Prescription drugs
Medical deductible$190.00
Out-of-pocket maximum$6,700.00
Initial drug coverage limit$0.00
Catastrophic drug coverage limit$7,400.00
Primary care doctor visit
Out-of-Network:

Doctor Office Visit:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Primary Care Office Visit $0.00
Specialty doctor visit
Out-of-Network:

Doctor Specialty Visit:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Physician Specialist Office Visit $0.00
Inpatient hospital careIn-Network:

Acute Hospital Services:
Copayment for Acute Hospital Services per Stay $0.00
Your plan covers an unlimited number of days for an inpatient stay.
Prior Authorization Required for Acute Hospital Services
Urgent care
Urgent Care:
Copayment for Urgent Care $0.00

Worldwide Coverage:
Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $95.00
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 24 hours

Worldwide Coverage:
Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Coverage $95.00
Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Transportation $95.00
Ambulance transportationIn-Network:

Ground Ambulance:
Copayment for Ground Ambulance Services $300.00

Air Ambulance:
Copayment for Air Ambulance Services $300.00

Please see Evidence of Coverage for Prior Authorization rules

Health Care Services and Medical Supplies

HumanaChoice H5216-336 (PPO) covers a range of additional benefits. Learn more about HumanaChoice H5216-336 (PPO) benefits, some of which may not be covered by Original Medicare (Part A and Part B).

Coverage Details
Chiropractic servicesIn-Network:

Chiropractic Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Chiropractic Services $0.00
Prior Authorization Required for Chiropractic Services
Diabetes supplies, training, nutrition therapy and monitoring
Out-of-Network:

Diabetic Supplies and Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Diabetic Supplies and Services $10.00
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diabetic Supplies and Services 10% to 20%
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:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests $0.00
Copayment for Medicare Covered Lab Services $0.00
Copayment for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Radiological Services $0.00 to $295.00
Copayment for Medicare Covered Therapeutic Radiological Services $0.00
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 20%
Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient X-Ray Services $0.00
Home health care
Out-of-Network:

Home Health Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Home Health $0.00
Mental health inpatient care
Out-of-Network:
Copayment for Psychiatric Hospital Services per Stay $350.00
Mental health outpatient careIn-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/surgeryIn-Network:

Outpatient Hospital Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $0.00 to $350.00
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Hospital Services

Outpatient Observation Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Observation Services - Per stay $0.00
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Observation Services

Ambulatory Surgical Center Services:
Copayment for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services $300.00
Prior Authorization Required for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services
Outpatient substance abuse careIn-Network:

Outpatient Substance Abuse Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $0.00
Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $0.00
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Substance Abuse Services
Over-the-counter items
Out-of-Network:

Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items:
Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items 50%
Maximum Plan Benefit of $75.00
Podiatry services
Out-of-Network:

Podiatry Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services $0.00
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) care
Out-of-Network:
$0.00 per day for days 1 to 20
$196.00 per day for days 21 to 72
$0.00 per day for days 73 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
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Dental Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental $0.00
Non-Medicare Covered Dental Services:
Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Preventive Dental 0%
Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental $25.00
Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental 0% to 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 benefitsIn-Network:

Eye Exams:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $0.00
Copayment for Routine Eye Exams $0.00
  • Maximum 1 Routine Eye Exam every year
Maximum Plan Benefit of $75.00 every year for in and out of network services combined
Prior Authorization Required for Eye Exams

Eyewear:
Copayment for Medicare-Covered Benefits $0.00
Copayment for Contact Lenses $0.00
  • Maximum 1 Pair every year
Copayment for Eyeglasses (lenses and frames) $0.00
  • Maximum 1 Pair every year
Maximum Plan Benefit of $200.00 every year for all Non-Medicare covered eyewear for in and out of network services combined
Prior Authorization Required for Eyewear

Hearing Benefits

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

Coverage Details
Hearing benefitsIn-Network:

Hearing Exams:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $0.00
Copayment for Routine Hearing Exams $0.00
  • Maximum 1 visit every year
Copayment for Fitting/Evaluation for Hearing Aid $0.00
Prior Authorization Required for Hearing Exams

Hearing Aids:
Copayment for Hearing Aids $99.00 to $399.00
  • Maximum 2 Hearing Aids every year
$99 copayment per ear per year for advanced level hearing aid purchase or $399 copayment per ear per year for premium level hearing aid purchase.

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 programsIn-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:
  • COVID-19 shots
  • Flu shots
  • Hepatitis B shots
  • Pneumococcal shots
Tobacco use cessation
Yearly "Wellness" visit

Prescription Drug Costs and Coverage

The HumanaChoice H5216-336 (PPO) offers prescription drug coverage, with an annual drug deductible of $190.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2)

Coverage
Cost
Coverage & Cost
Annual drug deductible$190.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2)
Tier 1
  • Standard retail $4.00
  • Preferred mail order $4.00
  • Standard mail order $10.00
  • Tier 2
  • Standard retail $12.00
  • Preferred mail order $12.00
  • Standard mail order $20.00
  • Annual drug deductible$190.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2)
    Tier 1
  • Standard retail N/A
  • Preferred mail order N/A
  • Standard mail order N/A
  • Tier 2
  • Standard retail N/A
  • Preferred mail order N/A
  • Standard mail order N/A
  • Annual drug deductible$190.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2)
    Tier 1
  • Standard retail $12.00
  • Preferred mail order $0.00
  • Standard mail order $30.00
  • Tier 2
  • Standard retail $36.00
  • Preferred mail order $0.00
  • Standard mail order $60.00
  • 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 1-855-298-6309 TTY 711, 24/7 to speak with a licensed insurance agent who can help you compare plans.

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