HumanaChoice H5525-049 (PPO)
HumanaChoice H5525-049 (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Humana Inc.
Plan ID: H5525-049-000
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 | $41.00 |
| Vision coverage | |
| Dental coverage | |
| Hearing coverage | |
| Prescription drugs | |
| Medical deductible | $0.00 |
| Out-of-pocket maximum | $5,900.00 |
| Initial drug coverage limit | $0.00 |
| Catastrophic drug coverage limit | $8,000.00 |
| Primary care doctor visit | Out-of-Network: Doctor Office Visit: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Primary Care Office Visit 50% |
| Specialty doctor visit | Out-of-Network: Doctor Specialty Visit: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Physician Specialist Office Visit 50% |
| Inpatient hospital care | In-Network: Acute Hospital Services: $375.00 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 $50.00 Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $120.00 |
| 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 $120.00 |
| Ambulance transportation | Out-of-Network: Ambulance Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Ground $300.00 Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Air $300.00 |
Health Care Services and Medical Supplies
HumanaChoice H5525-049 (PPO) covers a range of additional benefits. Learn more about HumanaChoice H5525-049 (PPO) benefits, some of which may not be covered by Original Medicare (Part A and Part B).
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Chiropractic services | Out-of-Network: Chiropractic Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services 50% |
| 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 | In-Network: Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests $0.00 to $85.00 Copayment for Medicare-covered Lab Services $0.00 to $50.00 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Radiological Services $0.00 to $300.00 Copayment for Medicare-covered Therapeutic Radiological Services $35.00 Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 20% Copayment for Medicare-covered X-Ray Services $0.00 to $125.00 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services |
| Home health care | In-Network: Home Health Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Home Health Services $0.00 Prior Authorization Required for Home Health Services |
| Mental health inpatient care | Out-of-Network: Coinsurance for Psychiatric Hospital Services per Stay 50% |
| Mental health outpatient care | In-Network: Outpatient Mental Health Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $50.00 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $50.00 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Mental Health Services |
| Outpatient services/surgery | Out-of-Network: Outpatient Hospital and ASC Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services 50% 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 $50.00 every three months Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) offerred as a Part C OTC benefit |
| Podiatry services | Out-of-Network: Podiatry Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services 50% |
| Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) care | In-Network: Skilled Nursing Facility Services: $10.00 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 | In Network: Plan covers up to $1,000 allowance every year for non-Medicare covered preventive and comprehensive dental services. You are responsible for any amount above the dental coverage limit. Any amount unused at the end of the year will expire. Your benefit can be used for most dental treatments such as: Preventive dental services, such as exams, routine cleanings, etc. Basic dental services, such as fillings, extractions, etc. Major dental services, such as periodontal scaling, crowns, dentures, root canals, bridges etc. Note: The allowance cannot be used on cosmetic services and implants. Out of Network: Plan covers up to $1,000 allowance every year for non-Medicare covered preventive and comprehensive dental services. You are responsible for any amount above the dental coverage limit. Any amount unused at the end of the year will expire. Your benefit can be used for most dental treatments such as: Preventive dental services, such as exams, routine cleanings, etc. Basic dental services, such as fillings, extractions, etc. Major dental services, such as periodontal scaling, crowns, dentures, root canals, bridges etc. Note: The allowance cannot be used on cosmetic services and implants. Benefits received out-of-network are subject to any in-network benefit maximums, limitations, and/or exclusions. |
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 | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Vision Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Eye Exams 50% Copayment for Medicare Covered Eyewear $0.00 Non-Medicare Covered Vision Services: Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Eye Exams $0.00 Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Eyewear $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 | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Hearing Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Hearing Exams 50% Non-Medicare Covered Hearing Services: Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Hearing Exams 50% Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Hearing Aids 50% |
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 Zero Dollar Preventive Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services $0.00 Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services 50% |
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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