HumanaChoice H5525-068 (PPO)

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$0.00 Monthly Premium

HumanaChoice H5525-068 (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Humana Inc.

Plan ID: H5525-068-000

$0.00 Monthly Premium

Illinois 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 Illinois 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$0.00
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
Hearing coverage
Prescription drugs
Medical deductible$250.00
Out-of-pocket maximum$4,200.00
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 careIn-Network:

Acute Hospital Services:
$400.00 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 $60.00

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 transportationIn-Network:

Ground Ambulance:
Copayment for Ground Ambulance Services $300.00

Air Ambulance:
Coinsurance for Air Ambulance Services 20%

Please see Evidence of Coverage for Prior Authorization rules

Health Care Services and Medical Supplies

HumanaChoice H5525-068 (PPO) covers a range of additional benefits. Learn more about HumanaChoice H5525-068 (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 $20.00
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 $0.00
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diabetic Supplies and Services 8% to 50%
Durable medical equipment (DME)In-Network:

Durable Medical Equipment:
Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Durable Medical Equipment 1%
Prior Authorization Required for Durable Medical Equipment
Diagnostic tests, lab and radiology services, and X-raysIn-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 $35.00
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 $400.00
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 careIn-Network:

Home Health Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Home Health Services $0.00
Prior Authorization Required for Home Health Services
Mental health inpatient careIn-Network:

Psychiatric Hospital Services:
$400.00 per day for days 1 to 5
$0.00 per day for days 6 to 90
Prior Authorization Required for Psychiatric Hospital Services
Mental health outpatient careIn-Network:

Outpatient Mental Health Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $40.00
Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $40.00
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 $400.00
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Hospital Services

Outpatient Observation Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Observation Services - Per stay $400.00
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Observation Services

Ambulatory Surgical Center Services:
Copayment for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services $0.00 to $350.00
Prior Authorization Required for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services
Outpatient substance abuse careIn-Network:

Outpatient Substance Abuse Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $40.00 to $85.00
Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $40.00 to $85.00
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 $50.00
Podiatry services
Out-of-Network:

Podiatry Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services 50%
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) careIn-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 careIn Network:
$0 copayment for scaling and root planing (deep cleaning) up to 1 per quadrant every 3 years. $0 copayment for comprehensive oral evaluation or periodontal exam, occlusal adjustment, scaling for moderate inflammation up to 1 every 3 years. $0 copayment for complete dentures, crown recementation, panoramic film or diagnostic x-rays, partial dentures up to 1 every 5 years. $0 copayment for crown, other restorative services - core buildup and prefabricated post and core, root canal, root canal retreatment up to 1 per tooth per lifetime. $0 copayment for bitewing x-rays, intraoral x-rays up to 1 set(s) per year. $0 copayment for adjustments to dentures, denture rebase, denture reline, denture repair, emergency diagnostic exam, tissue conditioning up to 1 per year. $0 copayment for emergency treatment for pain, fluoride treatment, oral surgery, periodic oral exam, prophylaxis (cleaning) up to 2 per year. $0 copayment for periodontal maintenance up to 4 per year. $0 copayment for amalgam and/or composite filling, necessary anesthesia with covered service, simple or surgical extraction up to unlimited per year. $1,500 combined maximum benefit coverage amount per year for all preventive and comprehensive benefits.

Out of Network:
$0 copayment for scaling and root planing (deep cleaning) up to 1 per quadrant every 3 years. $0 copayment for comprehensive oral evaluation or periodontal exam, occlusal adjustment, scaling for moderate inflammation up to 1 every 3 years. $0 copayment for complete dentures, crown recementation, panoramic film or diagnostic x-rays, partial dentures up to 1 every 5 years. $0 copayment for crown, other restorative services - core buildup and prefabricated post and core, root canal, root canal retreatment up to 1 per tooth per lifetime. $0 copayment for bitewing x-rays, intraoral x-rays up to 1 set(s) per year. $0 copayment for adjustments to dentures, denture rebase, denture reline, denture repair, emergency diagnostic exam, tissue conditioning up to 1 per year. $0 copayment for emergency treatment for pain, fluoride treatment, oral surgery, periodic oral exam, prophylaxis (cleaning) up to 2 per year. $0 copayment for periodontal maintenance up to 4 per year. $0 copayment for amalgam and/or composite filling, necessary anesthesia with covered service, simple or surgical extraction up to unlimited per year. $1,500 combined maximum benefit coverage amount per year for all preventive and comprehensive benefits. 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 benefitsIn-Network:

Eye Exams:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $0.00 to $40.00
Copayment for Routine Eye Exams $0.00
  • Maximum 1 Routine Eye Exam every year
Maximum Plan Benefit of $40.00 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 $450.00 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 $40.00
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 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%

Prescription Drug Costs and Coverage

The HumanaChoice H5525-068 (PPO) offers prescription drug coverage, with an annual drug deductible of $250.00 (excludes Tiers 1, 2 and 3)

Coverage
Cost
Coverage & Cost
Annual drug deductible$250.00 (excludes Tiers 1, 2 and 3)
Tier 1
  • Standard retail $0.00
  • Preferred mail order $0.00
  • Standard mail order $10.00
    • Tier 2
  • Standard retail $5.00
  • Preferred mail order $5.00
  • Standard mail order $20.00
    • Tier 3
  • Standard retail $47.00
  • Preferred mail order $47.00
  • Standard mail order $47.00
    •
    Annual drug deductible$250.00 (excludes Tiers 1, 2 and 3)
    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
    • Tier 3
  • Standard retail N/A
  • Preferred mail order N/A
  • Standard mail order N/A
    •
    Annual drug deductible$250.00 (excludes Tiers 1, 2 and 3)
    Tier 1
  • Standard retail $0.00
  • Preferred mail order $0.00
  • Standard mail order $30.00
    • Tier 2
  • Standard retail $15.00
  • Preferred mail order $0.00
  • Standard mail order $60.00
    • Tier 3
  • Standard retail $141.00
  • Preferred mail order $131.00
  • Standard mail order $141.00
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