Security Blue HMO-POS Basic (HMO-POS)
Security Blue HMO-POS Basic (HMO-POS) is a HMO-POS Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Highmark Health
Plan ID: H3957-043-001
Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 | $48.00 |
| Vision coverage | |
| Dental coverage | |
| Hearing coverage | |
| Prescription drugs | |
| Medical deductible | ($1.00) |
| Out-of-pocket maximum | $5,900.00 |
| Initial drug coverage limit | $0.00 |
| Catastrophic drug coverage limit | $8,000.00 |
| Primary care doctor visit | In-Network: Doctor Office Visit: Copayment for Primary Care Office Visit $0.00 |
| Specialty doctor visit | POS (Out-of-Network): Doctor Specialty Visit: Copayment for Medicare Covered Physician Specialist Office Visit $30.00 |
| Inpatient hospital care | In-Network: Acute Hospital Services: Copayment for Acute Hospital Services per Stay $340.00 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 $50.00 Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $50.00 |
| 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 3 days Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Coverage $100.00 Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Transportation $125.00 |
| Ambulance transportation | In-Network: Ground Ambulance: Copayment for Ground Ambulance Services $125.00 Air Ambulance: Copayment for Air Ambulance Services $125.00 Non-emergent transport is only covered when Certified Medically Necessary. The copayment is applicable per one way trip. Please see Evidence of Coverage for Prior Authorization rules |
Health Care Services and Medical Supplies
Security Blue HMO-POS Basic (HMO-POS) covers a range of additional benefits. Learn more about Security Blue HMO-POS Basic (HMO-POS) benefits, some of which may not be covered by Original Medicare (Part A and Part B).
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Chiropractic services | POS (Out-of-Network): Chiropractic Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services $30.00 |
| Diabetes supplies, training, nutrition therapy and monitoring | In-Network: Diabetic Supplies and Services: Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Diabetic Supplies 0% to 20% Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts 20% Prior Authorization Required for Diabetic Supplies and Services Diabetic Supplies and Services limited to those from specified manufacturers(Please see Evidence of Coverage) |
| 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 $20.00 Copayment for Medicare-covered Lab Services $0.00 to $20.00 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Radiological Services $100.00 Copayment for Medicare-covered Therapeutic Radiological Services $60.00 Copayment for Medicare-covered X-Ray Services $25.00 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services POS (Out-of-Network): |
| 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 | In-Network: Psychiatric Hospital Services: Copayment for Psychiatric Hospital Services per Stay $340.00 Prior Authorization Required for Psychiatric Hospital Services |
| Mental health outpatient care | In-Network: Outpatient Mental Health Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $30.00 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $30.00 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Mental Health Services |
| Outpatient services/surgery | In-Network: Outpatient Hospital Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $200.00 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Hospital Services Outpatient Observation Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Observation Services - Per day $200.00 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Observation Services Ambulatory Surgical Center Services: Copayment for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services $100.00 Prior Authorization Required for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services POS (Out-of-Network): Outpatient Hospital and ASC Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulatory Surgical Center Services or Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $250.00 |
| Outpatient substance abuse care | In-Network: Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $30.00 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $30.00 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Substance Abuse Services |
| Podiatry services | POS (Out-of-Network): Podiatry Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services $30.00 |
| Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) care | In-Network: Skilled Nursing Facility Services: $0.00 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: Comprehensive Dental: Copayment for Medicare-covered Benefits $30.00 |
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 | In-Network: Eye Exams: Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $30.00 Copayment for Routine Eye Exams $0.00
Eyewear: A $175 benefit maximum applies to non-standard frames or specialty contact lenses. POS (Out-of-Network): Medicare Covered Vision Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Eye Exams $30.00 |
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 | In-Network: Hearing Exams: Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $30.00 Copayment for Routine Hearing Exams $0.00
Hearing Aids: Copayment for Hearing Aids $599.00 to $899.00
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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 | POS (Out-of-Network): Medicare-covered Zero Dollar Preventive Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services $0.00 |
When reviewing Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania that offer similar benefits at similar or lower prices than the plan above. Call 1-800-557-6059 TTY 711, 24/7 to speak with a licensed insurance agent who can help you compare plans.
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