Amerivantage Choice (PPO) H8343-009 is a 2023 Medicare Advantage Plan or Part-C by Amerigroup Insurance Company available to residents in Arizona. This plan includes extra prescription drug (Part-D) coverage. Amerigroup Insurance Company Amerivantage Choice (PPO) has a monthly premium of $0 and has an in-network maximum out-of-pocket limit of $6,050 (MOOP). This means that if you get sick or need a high-cost procedure the co-pays are capped once you pay $6,050 out-of-pocket. This can be an extremely nice safety net.

Amerigroup Insurance Company works with Medicare to provide significant coverage beyond Part A and Part B benefits. If you decide to sign up for Amerivantage Choice (PPO) you still retain Original Medicare. But you will get extra Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance) coverage from Amerigroup Insurance Company and not Original Medicare. With 2023 Medicare Advantage Plan you are always covered for urgently needed and emergency care. Plus, you receive all the benefits of Original Medicare from Amerigroup Insurance Company except hospice care. Original Medicare still provides you with hospice care if you sign up for Medicare Advantage in Arizona.

2023 Amerigroup Insurance Company Medicare Advantage Plan Overview

What type of plan is Amerivantage Choice (PPO)

Amerivantage 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.

How much does Amerivantage Choice (PPO) cost?

Monthly Premium

A monthly premium is the fee you pay to the plan in exchange for coverage. Amerigroup Insurance Company charges a $0 consolidated premium. The Part C premium is $0 this charge covers Medicare medical, hospital benefits and supplemental benefits if offered. You generally are also responsible for paying the Part B premium.

Part-D Deductible and Premium

An annual deductible is the amount you pay out-of-pocket for your prescription drugs before your plan begins to pay. Amerivantage Choice (PPO) has a monthly drug premium of $0 and a $0 drug deductible. This Amerigroup Insurance Company plan offers a $0 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. This Premium covers any enhanced plan benefits offered by Amerigroup Insurance Company above and beyond the standard PDP benefits. This can include extra coverage in the gap, lower co-payments, and coverage of non-Part D drugs. The Part D Total Premium is $0. The Part D Total Premium is the addition of supplemental and basic premiums for some plans this amount can be lowered due to negative basic or supplemental premiums.

Amerigroup Insurance Company Gap Coverage

In 2023 once you and your plan provider have spent $4660 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 extra coverage. This Amerigroup Insurance Company plan does offer extra coverage through the gap.

MOOP

The maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP) is a yearly limit on your out-of-pocket costs. Amerivantage Choice (PPO) by Amerigroup Insurance Company MOOP is $6,050. Once you spend $6,050 you will pay nothing for Part A or Part B covered services. Copayments and coinsurance for Medicare approved services apply toward your out-of-pocket limit. Remember Original Medicare (Parts A and B) doesn’t have a MOOP.

Formulary and Drug Coverage

Amerivantage 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.

Drug Tier	Copay Preferred Pharmacy	Copay Nonpreferred Pharmacy
Tier 1	$0	$10
Tier 2	$12	$17
Tier 3	$37	$47
Tier 4	$90	$100
Tier 5	33%	33%

The complete Amerivantage Choice (PPO) Formulary.
*Initial Coverage Phase and 30 day supply

2023 Summary of Benefits

The benefit information provided is a summary of what Amerivantage Choice (PPO) covers and what you pay (such as copayments and coinsurance amounts) for certain common medical events. The Summary of Benefits from Amerigroup Insurance Company helps get an idea of how much financial protection the plan is generally expected to provide for common health conditions. This section also contains information on coverage for in-network and out-of-network providers.

Wellness programs (e.g., fitness, nursing hotline)	Covered

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Contact lenses

Out-of-Network Vision	$0 copay
In-Network Vision	$0 copay

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Eyeglass frames

Out-of-Network Vision	$0 copay
In-Network Vision	$0 copay

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Eyeglass lenses

In-Network Vision	$0 copay
Out-of-Network Vision	$0 copay

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Eyeglasses (frames and lenses)

Out-of-Network Vision	$0 copay
In-Network Vision	$0 copay

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Other

Vision	Not covered

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Routine eye exam

In-Network Vision	$0 copay
Out-of-Network Vision	$0 copay

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Upgrades

In-Network Vision	$0 copay
Out-of-Network Vision	$0 copay

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In-Network Transportation	$0 copay
Out-of-Network Transportation	$0 copay
In-Network Skilled Nursing Facility	$0 per day for days 1 through 20 $196 per day for days 21 through 100
Out-of-Network Skilled Nursing Facility	40% per stay

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Occupational therapy visit

In-Network Rehabilitation services	$40 copay
Out-of-Network Rehabilitation services	$60 copay

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Physical therapy and speech and language therapy visit

In-Network Rehabilitation services	$40 copay
Out-of-Network Rehabilitation services	$60 copay

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Cleaning

Out-of-Network Preventive dental	20% coinsurance
In-Network Preventive dental	$0 copay

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Dental x-ray(s)

In-Network Preventive dental	$0 copay
Out-of-Network Preventive dental	20% coinsurance

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Fluoride treatment

In-Network Preventive dental	$0 copay
Out-of-Network Preventive dental	20% coinsurance

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Oral exam

Out-of-Network Preventive dental	20% coinsurance
In-Network Preventive dental	$0 copay

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In-Network Preventive care	$0 copay
Out-of-Network Preventive care	40% coinsurance
In-Network Outpatient hospital coverage	$0-295 copay per visit
Out-of-Network Outpatient hospital coverage	40% coinsurance per visit
In-Network Other health plan deductibles?	No
Optional supplemental benefits	Yes

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Inpatient hospital - psychiatric

In-Network Mental health services	$305 per day for days 1 through 6 $0 per day for days 7 through 90
Out-of-Network Mental health services	40% per stay

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Outpatient group therapy visit

In-Network Mental health services	$25 copay
Out-of-Network Mental health services	$50 copay

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Outpatient group therapy visit with a psychiatrist

In-Network Mental health services	$25 copay
Out-of-Network Mental health services	$50 copay

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Outpatient individual therapy visit

In-Network Mental health services	$25 copay
Out-of-Network Mental health services	$50 copay

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Outpatient individual therapy visit with a psychiatrist

In-Network Mental health services	$25 copay
Out-of-Network Mental health services	$50 copay

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Chemotherapy

In-Network Medicare Part B drugs	20% coinsurance
Out-of-Network Medicare Part B drugs	40% coinsurance

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Other Part B drugs

Out-of-Network Medicare Part B drugs	40% coinsurance
In-Network Medicare Part B drugs	20% coinsurance

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Diabetes supplies

In-Network Medical equipment/supplies	$0 copay
Out-of-Network Medical equipment/supplies	40% coinsurance per item

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Durable medical equipment (e.g., wheelchairs, oxygen)

In-Network Medical equipment/supplies	0-20% coinsurance per item
Out-of-Network Medical equipment/supplies	40% coinsurance per item

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Prosthetics (e.g., braces, artificial limbs)

In-Network Medical equipment/supplies	20% coinsurance per item
Out-of-Network Medical equipment/supplies	40% coinsurance per item

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Maximum out-of-pocket enrollee responsibility (does not include prescription drugs)	$10,000 In and Out-of-network $6,050 In-network
In-Network Inpatient hospital coverage	$305 per day for days 1 through 6 $0 per day for days 7 through 90
Out-of-Network Inpatient hospital coverage	40% per stay

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Fitting/evaluation

In-Network Hearing	$0 copay
Out-of-Network Hearing	20% coinsurance

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Hearing aids

In-Network Hearing	$0 copay
Out-of-Network Hearing	$0 copay

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Hearing exam

Out-of-Network Hearing	$70 copay
In-Network Hearing	$35 copay

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Health plan deductible	$0
In-Network Ground ambulance	$275 copay
Out-of-Network Ground ambulance	$275 copay

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Foot exams and treatment

Out-of-Network Foot care (podiatry services)	$70 copay
In-Network Foot care (podiatry services)	$35 copay

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Routine foot care

Foot care (podiatry services)	Not covered

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Emergency

Emergency care/Urgent care	$90 copay per visit (always covered)

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Urgent care

Emergency care/Urgent care	$40 copay per visit (always covered)

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Primary

In-Network Doctor visits	$0 copay
Out-of-Network Doctor visits	$35 copay per visit

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Specialist

In-Network Doctor visits	$35 copay per visit
Out-of-Network Doctor visits	$70 copay per visit

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Diagnostic radiology services (e.g., MRI)

In-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging	$0-200 copay
Out-of-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging	40% coinsurance

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Diagnostic tests and procedures

In-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging	$0-35 copay
Out-of-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging	40% coinsurance

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Lab services

Out-of-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging	40% coinsurance
In-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging	$0 copay

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Outpatient x-rays

In-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging	$15 copay
Out-of-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging	40% coinsurance

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Diagnostic services

Out-of-Network Comprehensive dental	$0 copay
In-Network Comprehensive dental	$0 copay

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Endodontics

In-Network Comprehensive dental	$0 copay
Out-of-Network Comprehensive dental	$0 copay

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Extractions

In-Network Comprehensive dental	$0 copay
Out-of-Network Comprehensive dental	$0 copay

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Non-routine services

Out-of-Network Comprehensive dental	$0 copay
In-Network Comprehensive dental	$0 copay

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Periodontics

Out-of-Network Comprehensive dental	$0 copay
In-Network Comprehensive dental	$0 copay

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Prosthodontics, other oral/maxillofacial surgery, other services

Out-of-Network Comprehensive dental	$0 copay
In-Network Comprehensive dental	$0 copay

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Restorative services

In-Network Comprehensive dental	$0 copay
Out-of-Network Comprehensive dental	$0 copay

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In-Network Additional benefits and/or reduced cost-sharing for enrollees with certain health conditions?	No

Coverage Area

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The availability of Medicare Advantage Plans will vary according to your region. This is why the Coverage Area matters in terms of Medicare eligibility. You will always be eligible for Original Medicare, but eligibility for Amerivantage Choice (PPO) requires you to live in that plan’s service area. The service area is listed below:

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Source:CMS. Data as of Oct 1, 2022.

Last updated on December 03, 2022

Notes: Data are subject to change as contracts are finalized. For 2023, enhanced alternative may offer extra cost sharing reductions in the gap on a sub-set of the formulary drugs, beyond the standard Part-D benefit. Includes 2023 approved contracts. Employer sponsored 800 series and plans under sanction are excluded.