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2023 Blue Medicare Advantage Valor PPO (PPO)

Blue Medicare Advantage Valor PPO (PPO) H5900-006 is a 2023 Medicare Advantage Plan or Part-C by Wellmark Advantage Health Plan available to residents in Iowa. This plan does not provide extra prescription drug (Part-D) coverage. Wellmark Advantage Health Plan Blue Medicare Advantage Valor PPO (PPO) has a monthly premium of $0 and has an in-network maximum out-of-pocket limit of $4,500 (MOOP). This means that if you get sick or need a high-cost procedure the co-pays are capped once you pay $4,500 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 Valor 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

Name:Blue Medicare Advantage Valor PPO (PPO)
Plan ID:H5900 006 0
Provider:Wellmark Advantage Health Plan
Year:2023
Type:Local PPO *
Combined Premium (C+D):$0/mo
MOOP:$4,500/yr
Similar Plan: H5900-007




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

Blue Medicare Advantage Valor 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 Valor PPO (PPO) cost?


Part-C Premium

A monthly premium is the fee you pay to the plan in exchange for coverage. Wellmark Advantage Health Plan charges a $0 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.


MOOP

The maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP) is a yearly limit on your out-of-pocket costs. Blue Medicare Advantage Valor PPO (PPO) by Wellmark Advantage Health Plan MOOP is $4,500. Once you spend $4,500 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.





2023 Summary of Benefits


The benefit information provided is a summary of what Blue Medicare Advantage Valor 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


Contact lenses


Out-of-Network Vision50% coinsurance
In-Network Vision$0 copay


Eyeglass frames


In-Network Vision$0 copay
Out-of-Network Vision50% coinsurance


Eyeglass lenses


In-Network Vision$0 copay
Out-of-Network Vision50% coinsurance


Eyeglasses (frames and lenses)


In-Network Vision$0 copay
Out-of-Network Vision50% coinsurance


Other


VisionNot covered


Routine eye exam


In-Network Vision$0 copay
Out-of-Network Vision50% coinsurance


Upgrades


VisionNot covered



TransportationNot covered
Out-of-Network Skilled Nursing Facility$0 per day for days 1 through 20
$187 per day for days 21 through 55
$0 per day for days 56 through 100
In-Network Skilled Nursing Facility$0 per day for days 1 through 20
$187 per day for days 21 through 55
$0 per day for days 56 through 100


Occupational therapy visit


Out-of-Network Rehabilitation services$35 copay
In-Network Rehabilitation services$35 copay


Physical therapy and speech and language therapy visit


In-Network Rehabilitation services$35 copay
Out-of-Network Rehabilitation services$35 copay


Cleaning


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


Dental x-ray(s)


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


Fluoride treatment


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


Oral exam


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



In-Network Preventive care$0 copay
Out-of-Network Preventive care$0 copay
Out-of-Network Outpatient hospital coverage$0-325 copay per visit
In-Network Outpatient hospital coverage$35-325 copay per visit
In-Network Other health plan deductibles?No
Optional supplemental benefitsNo


Inpatient hospital - psychiatric


In-Network Mental health services$380 per day for days 1 through 4
$0 per day for days 5 through 90
Out-of-Network Mental health services$380 per day for days 1 through 4
$0 per day for days 5 through 90


Outpatient group therapy visit


In-Network Mental health services$35 copay
Out-of-Network Mental health services$35 copay


Outpatient group therapy visit with a psychiatrist


In-Network Mental health services$35 copay
Out-of-Network Mental health services$35 copay


Outpatient individual therapy visit


Out-of-Network Mental health services$35 copay
In-Network Mental health services$35 copay


Outpatient individual therapy visit with a psychiatrist


Out-of-Network Mental health services$35 copay
In-Network Mental health services$35 copay


Chemotherapy


Out-of-Network Medicare Part B drugs20-35% coinsurance
In-Network Medicare Part B drugs20% coinsurance


Other Part B drugs


In-Network Medicare Part B drugs20% coinsurance
Out-of-Network Medicare Part B drugs20-35% coinsurance


Diabetes supplies


In-Network Medical equipment/supplies0-20% coinsurance per item
Out-of-Network Medical equipment/supplies0-20% coinsurance per item


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


In-Network Medical equipment/supplies0-20% coinsurance per item
Out-of-Network Medical equipment/supplies0-20% coinsurance per item


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


In-Network Medical equipment/supplies20% coinsurance per item
Out-of-Network Medical equipment/supplies0-20% coinsurance per item



Maximum out-of-pocket enrollee responsibility (does not include prescription drugs)$4,500 In and Out-of-network
$4,500 In-network
In-Network Inpatient hospital coverage$380 per day for days 1 through 4
$0 per day for days 5 through 90
Out-of-Network Inpatient hospital coverage$380 per day for days 1 through 4
$0 per day for days 5 through 90


Fitting/evaluation


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


Hearing aids


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


Hearing exam


In-Network Hearing$0-35 copay
Out-of-Network Hearing$0-35 copay



Health plan deductible$0
Out-of-Network Ground ambulance$250 copay
In-Network Ground ambulance$250 copay


Foot exams and treatment


Out-of-Network Foot care (podiatry services)$40 copay
In-Network Foot care (podiatry services)$40 copay


Routine foot care


Foot care (podiatry services)Not covered


Emergency


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


Urgent care


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


Primary


In-Network Doctor visits$0 copay
Out-of-Network Doctor visits$0 copay


Specialist


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


Diagnostic radiology services (e.g., MRI)


In-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging$0-100 copay
Out-of-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging$0-100 copay


Diagnostic tests and procedures


In-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging$0-100 copay
Out-of-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging$0-100 copay


Lab services


Out-of-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging$5 copay
In-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging$5 copay


Outpatient x-rays


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


Diagnostic services


In-Network Comprehensive dental25% coinsurance
Out-of-Network Comprehensive dental50% coinsurance


Endodontics


In-Network Comprehensive dental25% coinsurance
Out-of-Network Comprehensive dental50% coinsurance


Extractions


In-Network Comprehensive dental25% coinsurance
Out-of-Network Comprehensive dental50% coinsurance


Non-routine services


Comprehensive dentalNot covered


Periodontics


Out-of-Network Comprehensive dental50% coinsurance
In-Network Comprehensive dental25% coinsurance


Prosthodontics, other oral/maxillofacial surgery, other services


In-Network Comprehensive dental25% coinsurance
Out-of-Network Comprehensive dental50% coinsurance


Restorative services


In-Network Comprehensive dental25% coinsurance
Out-of-Network Comprehensive dental50% coinsurance



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 Valor PPO (PPO) requires you to live in that plan’s service area. The service area is listed below:

State: Iowa Medicare


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How much does Blue Medicare Advantage Valor PPO (PPO) cost?

Wellmark Advantage Health Plan charges a $0 monthly premium. A monthly premium is the fee you pay to the plan in exchange for coverage. The premium covers Medicare medical, hospital benefits and supplemental benefits if offered. You generally are also responsible for paying the Part B premium.

How much is Blue Medicare Advantage Valor PPO (PPO) MOOP?

The maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP) is a yearly limit on your out-of-pocket costs. Blue Medicare Advantage Valor PPO (PPO) by Wellmark Advantage Health Plan MOOP is $4,500. Once you spend $4,500 you will pay nothing for Part A or Part B covered services.

What type of plan is Blue Medicare Advantage Valor PPO (PPO)?

Blue Medicare Advantage Valor PPO (PPO) is a Local PPO *. A (PPO) is a Medicare plan that has contracts with a network of preferred providers. You do not need to select a primary care physician and you do not need referrals to see other providers in the network.



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

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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.

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