2022 BlueMedicare Premier Choice (PPO)

BlueMedicare Premier Choice (PPO) H3554-008 is a 2022 Medicare Advantage Plan or Part-C by Arkansas Blue Medicare available to residents in Arkansas. This plan includes additional prescription drug (Part-D) coverage. The BlueMedicare Premier Choice (PPO) has a monthly premium of $49.00 and has an in-network maximum out-of-pocket limit of $5,700 (MOOP). This means that if you get sick or need a high cost procedure the co-pays are capped once you pay $5,700 out-of-pocket. This can be a extremely nice safety net.

BlueMedicare Premier Choice (PPO) is a Local PPO. A preferred provider organization (PPO) is a Medicare plan that has created contracts with a network of "preferred" providers for you to choose from at reduced rates. You do not need to select a primary care physician and you do not need referrals to see other providers in the network. Offering you a little more flexibility overall. You can get medical attention from a provider outside of the network but you will have to pay the difference between the out-of-network bill and the PPOs discounted rate.

Arkansas Blue Medicare works with Medicare to provide significant coverage beyond Part A and Part B benefits. If you decide to sign up for BlueMedicare Premier Choice (PPO) you still retain Original Medicare. But you will get additional Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance) coverage from Arkansas Blue Medicare and not Original Medicare. With Medicare Advantage you are always covered for urgently needed and emergency care. Plus you receive all the benefits of Original Medicare from Arkansas Blue Medicare except hospice care. Original Medicare still provides you with hospice care even if you sign up for Medicare Advantage.

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2022 Arkansas Blue Medicare Medicare Advantage Plan Costs

BlueMedicare Premier Choice (PPO) Part-C Premium

Arkansas Blue Medicare charges a $26.80 Part-C premium. The Part C premium covers Medicare medical, hospital benefits and supplemental benefits if offered. You generally are also responsible for paying the Part B premium.

H3554-008 Part-D Deductible and Premium

BlueMedicare Premier Choice (PPO) has a monthly drug premium of $22.20 and a $0.00 drug deductible. This Arkansas Blue Medicare plan offers a $22.20 Part-D Basic Premium that is not below the regional benchmark. This covers the basic prescription benefit only and does not cover enhanced drug benefits such as medical benefits or hospital benefits. The Part D Supplemental Premium is $0.00 this Premium covers any enhanced plan benefits offered by Arkansas Blue Medicare above and beyond the standard PDP benefits. This can include additional coverage in the gap, lower co-payments and coverage of non-Part D drugs. The Part D Total Premium is $22.20 . The Part D Total Premium is the addition of the supplemental and basic premiums for some plans this amount can be lowered due to negative basic or supplemental premiums.

Arkansas Blue Medicare Gap Coverage

In 2022 once you and your plan provider have spent $4430 on covered drugs. (combined amount plus your deductible) You will be in the coverage gap. (AKA "donut hole") You will be required to pay 25% for prescription drugs unless your plan offers additional coverage. This Arkansas Blue Medicare plan does offer additional coverage through the gap.

Premium Assistance

The Low Income Subsidy (LIS) helps people with Medicare pay for prescription drugs, and lowers the costs of Medicare prescription drug coverage. Depending on your income level you may be eligible for full 75%, 50%, 25% premium assistance. The BlueMedicare Premier Choice (PPO) medicare insurance offers a $0.00 premium obligation if you receive a full low-income subsidy (LIS) assistance. And the payment is $5.50 for 75% low income subsidy $11.10 for 50% and $16.60 for 25%.

H3554-008 Formulary or Drug Coverage

BlueMedicare Premier Choice (PPO) formulary is divided into Tiers or levels of coverage based on usage and according to the medication costs. Each tier will have a defined copay that you must pay to receive the drug. Drugs in lower tiers will usually cost less than those in higher tiers. By reviewing different Medicare Drug formularies, you can pick a Medicare Advantage plan that covers your medications. Additionally, you can choose a plan that has your drugs listed at a lower price. You can see complete 2022 BlueMedicare Premier Choice (PPO) H3554-008 Formulary here.

Drug Tier	Copay Preferred Pharmacy	Copay Nonpreferred Pharmacy
Tier 1	NA	$3
Tier 2	NA	$10
Tier 3	NA	$47
Tier 4	NA	$100
Tier 5	NA	33%
Tier 6	NA	$0

*Initial Coverage Phase and 30 day supply

2021 BlueMedicare Premier Choice (PPO) Summary of Benefits

*This will be updated with 2022 data when available.

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Additional Benefits

No

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Comprehensive Dental

Diagnostic services	50% coinsurance (Out-of-Network)
Diagnostic services	$0 copay
Endodontics	20% coinsurance
Endodontics	50% coinsurance (Out-of-Network)
Extractions	50% coinsurance (Out-of-Network)
Extractions	50% coinsurance
Non-routine services	20-50% coinsurance
Non-routine services	50% coinsurance (Out-of-Network)
Periodontics	50% coinsurance
Periodontics	50% coinsurance (Out-of-Network)
Prosthodontics, other oral/maxillofacial surgery, other services	50% coinsurance
Prosthodontics, other oral/maxillofacial surgery, other services	50% coinsurance (Out-of-Network)
Restorative services	20-50% coinsurance
Restorative services	50% coinsurance (Out-of-Network)

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Deductible

$0

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Diagnostic Tests and Procedures

Diagnostic radiology services (e.g., MRI)	$0-300 copay
Diagnostic radiology services (e.g., MRI)	40% coinsurance (Out-of-Network)
Diagnostic tests and procedures	$0-300 copay
Diagnostic tests and procedures	40% coinsurance (Out-of-Network)
Lab services	$0 copay
Lab services	40% coinsurance (Out-of-Network)
Outpatient x-rays	40% coinsurance (Out-of-Network)
Outpatient x-rays	$0-25 copay

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Doctor Visits

Primary	$0 copay
Primary	$20 copay per visit (Out-of-Network)
Specialist	$45 copay per visit
Specialist	40% coinsurance per visit (Out-of-Network)

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Emergency care/Urgent Care

Emergency	$90 copay per visit (always covered)
Urgent care	$0-45 copay per visit (always covered)

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Foot Care (podiatry services)

Foot exams and treatment	$35 copay
Foot exams and treatment	40% coinsurance (Out-of-Network)
Routine foot care	$35 copay
Routine foot care	40% coinsurance (Out-of-Network)

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Ground Ambulance

$265 copay
$265 copay or 20% coinsurance (Out-of-Network)

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Hearing

Fitting/evaluation	$0 copay
Fitting/evaluation	40% coinsurance (Out-of-Network)
Hearing aids	$0 copay
Hearing aids	$0 copay (Out-of-Network)
Hearing exam	$40 copay
Hearing exam	40% coinsurance (Out-of-Network)

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Inpatient Hospital Coverage

$340 per day for days 1 through 5 $0 per day for days 6 through 90
40% per stay (Out-of-Network)

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Medical Equipment/Supplies

Diabetes supplies	$0 copay
Diabetes supplies	20% coinsurance per item (Out-of-Network)
Durable medical equipment (e.g., wheelchairs, oxygen)	20% coinsurance per item (Out-of-Network)
Durable medical equipment (e.g., wheelchairs, oxygen)	20% coinsurance per item
Prosthetics (e.g., braces, artificial limbs)	20% coinsurance per item
Prosthetics (e.g., braces, artificial limbs)	20% coinsurance per item (Out-of-Network)

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Medicare Part B Drugs

Chemotherapy	20% coinsurance
Chemotherapy	40% coinsurance (Out-of-Network)
Other Part B drugs	40% coinsurance (Out-of-Network)
Other Part B drugs	20% coinsurance

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Mental Health Services

Inpatient hospital - psychiatric	$335 per day for days 1 through 5 $0 per day for days 6 through 90
Inpatient hospital - psychiatric	40% per stay (Out-of-Network)
Outpatient group therapy visit	40% coinsurance (Out-of-Network)
Outpatient group therapy visit	$30 copay
Outpatient group therapy visit with a psychiatrist	40% coinsurance (Out-of-Network)
Outpatient group therapy visit with a psychiatrist	$30 copay
Outpatient individual therapy visit	$40 copay
Outpatient individual therapy visit	40% coinsurance (Out-of-Network)
Outpatient individual therapy visit with a psychiatrist	$40 copay
Outpatient individual therapy visit with a psychiatrist	40% coinsurance (Out-of-Network)

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MOOP

$11,300 In and Out-of-network $7,500 In-network

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Option

No

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Optional supplemental benefits

No

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Outpatient Hospital Coverage

40% coinsurance per visit (Out-of-Network)
$300 copay per visit

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Preventive Care

$0 copay
40% coinsurance (Out-of-Network)

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Preventive Dental

Cleaning	$0 copay
Cleaning	50% coinsurance (Out-of-Network)
Dental x-ray(s)	$0 copay
Dental x-ray(s)	50% coinsurance (Out-of-Network)
Fluoride treatment	Not covered
Oral exam	$0 copay
Oral exam	50% coinsurance (Out-of-Network)

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Rehabilitation Services

Occupational therapy visit	$40 copay
Occupational therapy visit	40% coinsurance (Out-of-Network)
Physical therapy and speech and language therapy visit	40% coinsurance (Out-of-Network)
Physical therapy and speech and language therapy visit	$40 copay

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Skilled Nursing Facility

$0 per day for days 1 through 20 $184 per day for days 21 through 100
40% per stay (Out-of-Network)

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Transportation

Not covered

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Vision

Contact lenses	$0-25 copay
Contact lenses	50% coinsurance (Out-of-Network)
Eyeglass frames	Not covered
Eyeglass lenses	Not covered
Eyeglasses (frames and lenses)	50% coinsurance (Out-of-Network)
Eyeglasses (frames and lenses)	$25 copay
Other	Not covered
Routine eye exam	50% coinsurance (Out-of-Network)
Routine eye exam	$0 copay
Upgrades	Not covered

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Wellness Programs (e.g. fitness nursing hotline)

Covered

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Source: CMS.
Data as of September 1, 2021.
Notes: Data are subject to change as contracts are finalized. For 2022, enhanced alternative may offer additional cost sharing reductions in the gap on a sub-set of the formulary drugs, beyond the standard Part-D benefit. Includes 2022 approved contracts. Employer sponsored 800 series and plans under sanction are excluded.