Blue Medicare Advantage Enhanced PPO (PPO) H5900-002 is a 2023 Medicare Advantage Plan or Part-C by Wellmark Advantage Health Plan available to residents in Iowa. This plan includes extra prescription drug (Part-D) coverage. Wellmark Advantage Health Plan Blue Medicare Advantage Enhanced PPO (PPO) has a monthly premium of $49.00 and has an in-network maximum out-of-pocket limit of $3,650 (MOOP). This means that if you get sick or need a high-cost procedure the co-pays are capped once you pay $3,650 out-of-pocket. This can be an extremely nice safety net.

Wellmark Advantage Health Plan works with Medicare to provide significant coverage beyond Part A and Part B benefits. If you decide to sign up for Blue Medicare Advantage Enhanced PPO (PPO) you still retain Original Medicare. But you will get extra Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance) coverage from Wellmark Advantage Health Plan 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 Wellmark Advantage Health Plan except hospice care. Original Medicare still provides you with hospice care if you sign up for Medicare Advantage in Iowa.

2023 Wellmark Advantage Health Plan Medicare Advantage Plan Overview

What type of plan is Blue Medicare Advantage Enhanced PPO (PPO)

Blue Medicare Advantage Enhanced PPO (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 Blue Medicare Advantage Enhanced PPO (PPO) cost?

Monthly Premium

A monthly premium is the fee you pay to the plan in exchange for coverage. Wellmark Advantage Health Plan charges a $49.00 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. Blue Medicare Advantage Enhanced PPO (PPO) has a monthly drug premium of $49.00 and a $0 drug deductible. This Wellmark Advantage Health Plan plan offers a $49.00 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 Wellmark Advantage Health Plan 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 $49.00. 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.

Wellmark Advantage Health Plan 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 Wellmark Advantage Health Plan plan does not offer extra coverage through the gap.

Extra Help Premium Assistance

The Low Income Subsidy (LIS) Extra Helps people with Medicare pay for prescription drugs and lowers the costs of Medicare prescription drug coverage. Income limits are based on the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), which changes every year in February or March. The 2022 income limit is $1,719 ($2,309 for couples) per month. Depending on your income level you may be eligible for a full 75%, 50%, 25% premium assistance. The Blue Medicare Advantage Enhanced PPO (PPO) medicare insurance offers a $9.10 premium obligation if you receive a full low-income subsidy (LIS) assistance. And the payment is $19.10 for 75% low-income subsidy $29.10 for 50% and $39.00 for 25%.

MOOP

The maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP) is a yearly limit on your out-of-pocket costs. Blue Medicare Advantage Enhanced PPO (PPO) by Wellmark Advantage Health Plan MOOP is $3,650. Once you spend $3,650 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

Blue Medicare Advantage Enhanced PPO (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	$6
Tier 2	$8	$14
Tier 3	$35	$36
Tier 4	$100	$100
Tier 5	33%	33%

The complete Blue Medicare Advantage Enhanced PPO (PPO) Formulary.
*Initial Coverage Phase and 30 day supply

2023 Summary of Benefits

The benefit information provided is a summary of what Blue Medicare Advantage Enhanced PPO (PPO) covers and what you pay (such as copayments and coinsurance amounts) for certain common medical events. The Summary of Benefits from Wellmark Advantage Health Plan 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

In-Network Vision	$0 copay
Out-of-Network Vision	50% coinsurance

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Eyeglass frames

Out-of-Network Vision	50% coinsurance
In-Network Vision	$0 copay

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Eyeglass lenses

In-Network Vision	$0 copay
Out-of-Network Vision	50% coinsurance

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Eyeglasses (frames and lenses)

In-Network Vision	$0 copay
Out-of-Network Vision	50% coinsurance

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Other

Vision	Not covered

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Routine eye exam

Out-of-Network Vision	50% coinsurance
In-Network Vision	$0 copay

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Upgrades

Vision	Not covered

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Transportation	Not covered
In-Network Skilled Nursing Facility	$0 per day for days 1 through 20 $150 per day for days 21 through 48 $0 per day for days 49 through 100
Out-of-Network Skilled Nursing Facility	$0 per day for days 1 through 20 $225 per day for days 21 through 48 $0 per day for days 49 through 100

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Occupational therapy visit

Out-of-Network Rehabilitation services	$30 copay
In-Network Rehabilitation services	$25 copay

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Physical therapy and speech and language therapy visit

In-Network Rehabilitation services	$25 copay
Out-of-Network Rehabilitation services	$30 copay

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Cleaning

Out-of-Network Preventive dental	$0 copay
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	$0 copay

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Fluoride treatment

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

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Oral exam

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

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In-Network Preventive care	$0 copay
Out-of-Network Preventive care	$0 copay
In-Network Outpatient hospital coverage	$20-250 copay per visit
Out-of-Network Outpatient hospital coverage	$325-350 copay per visit
In-Network Other health plan deductibles?	No
Optional supplemental benefits	No

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Inpatient hospital - psychiatric

In-Network Mental health services	$325 per day for days 1 through 4 $0 per day for days 5 through 90
Out-of-Network Mental health services	$350 per day for days 1 through 4 $0 per day for days 5 through 90

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Outpatient group therapy visit

In-Network Mental health services	$25 copay
Out-of-Network Mental health services	$30 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	$30 copay

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Outpatient individual therapy visit

Out-of-Network Mental health services	$30 copay
In-Network Mental health services	$25 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	$30 copay

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Chemotherapy

Out-of-Network Medicare Part B drugs	20-35% coinsurance
In-Network Medicare Part B drugs	20% coinsurance

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Other Part B drugs

Out-of-Network Medicare Part B drugs	20-35% coinsurance
In-Network Medicare Part B drugs	20% coinsurance

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Diabetes supplies

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

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

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

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Maximum out-of-pocket enrollee responsibility (does not include prescription drugs)	$5,450 In and Out-of-network $3,650 In-network
Out-of-Network Inpatient hospital coverage	$350 per day for days 1 through 4 $0 per day for days 5 through 90
In-Network Inpatient hospital coverage	$325 per day for days 1 through 4 $0 per day for days 5 through 90

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Fitting/evaluation

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

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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	$0-50 copay
In-Network Hearing	$0-25 copay

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Health plan deductible	$0
In-Network Ground ambulance	$225 copay
Out-of-Network Ground ambulance	$225 copay

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Foot exams and treatment

Out-of-Network Foot care (podiatry services)	$40 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	$35 copay per visit (always covered)

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Primary

Out-of-Network Doctor visits	$20 copay per visit
In-Network Doctor visits	$0 copay

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Specialist

In-Network Doctor visits	$25 copay per visit
Out-of-Network Doctor visits	$30 copay per visit

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Diagnostic radiology services (e.g., MRI)

In-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging	$0-75 copay
Out-of-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging	$20-250 copay

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Diagnostic tests and procedures

Out-of-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging	$20-250 copay
In-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging	$0-75 copay

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Lab services

Out-of-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging	$10 copay
In-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging	$0 copay

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Outpatient x-rays

In-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging	$10 copay
Out-of-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging	$20 copay

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Diagnostic services

Out-of-Network Comprehensive dental	50% coinsurance
In-Network Comprehensive dental	25% coinsurance

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Endodontics

In-Network Comprehensive dental	25% coinsurance
Out-of-Network Comprehensive dental	50% coinsurance

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Extractions

Out-of-Network Comprehensive dental	50% coinsurance
In-Network Comprehensive dental	25% coinsurance

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Non-routine services

Comprehensive dental	Not covered

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Periodontics

In-Network Comprehensive dental	25% coinsurance
Out-of-Network Comprehensive dental	50% coinsurance

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Prosthodontics, other oral/maxillofacial surgery, other services

Out-of-Network Comprehensive dental	50% coinsurance
In-Network Comprehensive dental	25% coinsurance

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Restorative services

In-Network Comprehensive dental	25% coinsurance
Out-of-Network Comprehensive dental	50% coinsurance

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In-Network Additional benefits and/or reduced cost-sharing for enrollees with certain health conditions?	Yes, contact plan for further details

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 Blue Medicare Advantage Enhanced PPO (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.