HumanaChoice H5970-024 (PPO)

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$0.00 Monthly Premium

HumanaChoice H5970-024 (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Humana Inc.

Plan ID: H5970-024-001

$0.00 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 extra 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.

Basic Costs and Coverage

Coverage Details
Monthly plan premium$0.00
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
Hearing coverage
Prescription drugs
Medical deductible$425.00
Out-of-pocket maximum$7,600.00
Initial drug coverage limit$0.00
Catastrophic drug coverage limit$8,000.00
Primary care doctor visitIn-Network:

Doctor Office Visit:
Copayment for Primary Care Office Visit $0.00
Specialty doctor visitIn-Network:

Doctor Specialty Visit:
Copayment for Physician Specialist Office Visit $35.00
Inpatient hospital care
Out-of-Network:
$500.00 per day for days 1 to 10
$0.00 per day for days 11 to 90
Urgent care
Urgent Care:
Copayment for Urgent Care $55.00

Worldwide Coverage:
Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $100.00
Emergency room visit
Emergency Care:
Copayment for Emergency Care $100.00
Copayment for Medicare Covered Emergency Care waived if you are admitted to the hospital within 24 hours

Worldwide Coverage:
Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Coverage $100.00
Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Transportation $100.00
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 H5970-024 (PPO) covers a range of additional benefits. Learn more about HumanaChoice H5970-024 (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 30%
Chiropractic Services:
Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services $0.00
Diabetes supplies, training, nutrition therapy and monitoring
Out-of-Network:

Diabetic Supplies and Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diabetic Supplies and Services 30%
Durable medical equipment (DME)
Out-of-Network:

Durable Medical Equipment:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Durable Medical Equipment 30%
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 $90.00
Copayment for Medicare-covered Lab Services $0.00 to $55.00
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services

Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Radiological Services $35.00 to $350.00
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
Out-of-Network:

Home Health Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Home Health 30%
Mental health inpatient care
Out-of-Network:
$500.00 per day for days 1 to 10
$0.00 per day for days 11 to 90
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 $50.00 to $390.00
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Hospital Services

Outpatient Observation Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Observation Services - Per stay $362.00
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Observation Services

Ambulatory Surgical Center Services:
Copayment for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services $300.00 to $350.00
Prior Authorization Required for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services
Outpatient substance abuse care
Out-of-Network:

Outpatient Substance Abuse Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual or Group Sessions 30%
Podiatry servicesIn-Network:

Podiatry Services:
Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $35.00
Copayment for Routine Foot Care $35.00
  • Maximum 6 visits every year
Prior Authorization Required for Podiatry Services
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) care
Out-of-Network:
Coinsurance for Skilled Nursing Facility Services per Stay 30%

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 comprehensive oral evaluation or periodontal exam up to 1 every 3 years. $0 copayment for panoramic film or diagnostic x-rays up to 1 every 5 years. $0 copayment for bitewing x-rays, intraoral x-rays up to 1 set(s) per year. $0 copayment for emergency diagnostic exam up to 1 per year. $0 copayment for fluoride treatment, periodic oral exam, prophylaxis (cleaning) up to 2 per year. $0 copayment for periodontal maintenance up to 4 per year. $0 copayment for necessary anesthesia with covered service up to unlimited per year.

Out of Network:
$0 copayment for comprehensive oral evaluation or periodontal exam up to 1 every 3 years. $0 copayment for panoramic film or diagnostic x-rays up to 1 every 5 years. $0 copayment for bitewing x-rays, intraoral x-rays up to 1 set(s) per year. $0 copayment for emergency diagnostic exam up to 1 per year. $0 copayment for fluoride treatment, periodic oral exam, prophylaxis (cleaning) up to 2 per year. $0 copayment for periodontal maintenance up to 4 per year. $0 copayment for necessary anesthesia with covered service up to unlimited per year. 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:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Eye Exams $75.00
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Eye Exams 30%
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 benefitsIn-Network:

Hearing Exams:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $35.00
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 $699.00 to $999.00
  • Maximum 2 Hearing Aids every year
$699 copayment per ear per year for advanced level hearing aid purchase or $999 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

Prescription Drug Costs and Coverage

The HumanaChoice H5970-024 (PPO) offers prescription drug coverage, with an annual drug deductible of $425.00 (excludes Tiers 1, 2 and 3)

Coverage
Cost
Coverage & Cost
Annual drug deductible$425.00 (excludes Tiers 1, 2 and 3)
Tier 1
  • Standard retail $2.00
  • Preferred mail order $2.00
  • Standard mail order $10.00
  • Tier 2
  • Standard retail $9.00
  • Preferred mail order $9.00
  • Standard mail order $20.00
  • Tier 3
  • Standard retail $47.00
  • Preferred mail order $47.00
  • Standard mail order $47.00
  • Annual drug deductible$425.00 (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$425.00 (excludes Tiers 1, 2 and 3)
    Tier 1
  • Standard retail $6.00
  • Preferred mail order $0.00
  • Standard mail order $30.00
  • Tier 2
  • Standard retail $27.00
  • 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
  • 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 1-855-298-6309 TTY 711, 24/7 to speak with a licensed insurance agent who can help you compare plans.

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