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2023 Blue Shield Select (PPO)

Blue Shield Select (PPO) H4937-001 is a 2023 Medicare Advantage Plan or Part-C by Blue Shield of California available to residents in California. This plan includes extra prescription drug (Part-D) coverage. Blue Shield of California Blue Shield Select (PPO) has a monthly premium of $57.00 and has an in-network maximum out-of-pocket limit of $6,200 (MOOP). This means that if you get sick or need a high-cost procedure the co-pays are capped once you pay $6,200 out-of-pocket. This can be an extremely nice safety net.

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



2023 Blue Shield of California Medicare Advantage Plan Overview

Name:Blue Shield Select (PPO)
Plan ID:H4937 001 0
Provider:Blue Shield of California
Year:2023
Type:Local PPO
Combined Premium (C+D):$57.00/mo
Part C Premium:$12.00/mo
MOOP:$6,200/yr
Part D (Drug) Premium:$45.00/mo
Part D Supplemental Premium$0/mo
Total Part D Premium:$45.00/mo
Drug Deductible:$0/yr
Tiers with No Deductible:0
Gap Coverage:Yes
Benchmark:Not below the regional benchmark
Type of Medicare Health:Enhanced Alternative
Drug Benefit Type:Enhanced
Similar Plan: H4937-002




What type of plan is Blue Shield Select (PPO)

Blue Shield Select (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 Shield Select (PPO) cost?


Monthly Premium

A monthly premium is the fee you pay to the plan in exchange for coverage. Blue Shield of California charges a $57.00 consolidated premium. The Part C premium is $12.00 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 Shield Select (PPO) has a monthly drug premium of $45.00 and a $0 drug deductible. This Blue Shield of California plan offers a $45.00 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 Blue Shield of California 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 $45.00. 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.


Blue Shield of California 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 Blue Shield of California plan does 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 Shield Select (PPO) medicare insurance offers a $6.10 premium obligation if you receive a full low-income subsidy (LIS) assistance. And the payment is $15.90 for 75% low-income subsidy $25.60 for 50% and $35.30 for 25%.


Full Assistance Premium:$6.10
75% Assistance Premium:$15.90
50% Assistance Premium:$25.60
25% Assistance Premium:$35.30


MOOP

The maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP) is a yearly limit on your out-of-pocket costs. Blue Shield Select (PPO) by Blue Shield of California MOOP is $6,200. Once you spend $6,200 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 Shield Select (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 $5
Tier 2 $5 $20
Tier 3 $40 $47
Tier 4 $95 $100
Tier 5 33% 33%

The complete Blue Shield Select (PPO) Formulary.
*Initial Coverage Phase and 30 day supply





2023 Summary of Benefits


The benefit information provided is a summary of what Blue Shield Select (PPO) covers and what you pay (such as copayments and coinsurance amounts) for certain common medical events. The Summary of Benefits from Blue Shield of California 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


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


Eyeglass frames


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


Eyeglass lenses


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


Eyeglasses (frames and lenses)


VisionNot covered


Other


VisionNot covered


Routine eye exam


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


Upgrades


VisionNot covered



TransportationNot covered
In-Network Skilled Nursing Facility$0 per day for days 1 through 20
$178 per day for days 21 through 100
Out-of-Network Skilled Nursing Facility40% per stay


Occupational therapy visit


In-Network Rehabilitation services$25 copay
Out-of-Network Rehabilitation services40% coinsurance


Physical therapy and speech and language therapy visit


In-Network Rehabilitation services$25 copay
Out-of-Network Rehabilitation services40% coinsurance


Cleaning


In-Network Preventive dental$0 copay
Out-of-Network Preventive dental20% coinsurance


Dental x-ray(s)


In-Network Preventive dental$0 copay
Out-of-Network Preventive dental20% coinsurance


Fluoride treatment


In-Network Preventive dental$0 copay
Out-of-Network Preventive dental20% coinsurance


Oral exam


Out-of-Network Preventive dental20% coinsurance
In-Network Preventive dental$0 copay



Out-of-Network Preventive care40% coinsurance
In-Network Preventive care$0 copay
In-Network Outpatient hospital coverage$250 copay per visit
Out-of-Network Outpatient hospital coverage40% coinsurance per visit
In-Network Other health plan deductibles?No
Optional supplemental benefitsYes


Inpatient hospital - psychiatric


Out-of-Network Mental health services40% per stay
In-Network Mental health services$1,660 per stay


Outpatient group therapy visit


Out-of-Network Mental health services40% coinsurance
In-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 services40% coinsurance


Outpatient individual therapy visit


In-Network Mental health services$35 copay
Out-of-Network Mental health services40% coinsurance


Outpatient individual therapy visit with a psychiatrist


In-Network Mental health services$35 copay
Out-of-Network Mental health services40% coinsurance


Chemotherapy


In-Network Medicare Part B drugs20% coinsurance
Out-of-Network Medicare Part B drugs40% coinsurance


Other Part B drugs


In-Network Medicare Part B drugs20% coinsurance
Out-of-Network Medicare Part B drugs40% coinsurance


Diabetes supplies


In-Network Medical equipment/supplies$0 copay
Out-of-Network Medical equipment/supplies20% coinsurance per item


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


In-Network Medical equipment/supplies0-20% coinsurance per item
Out-of-Network Medical equipment/supplies30% coinsurance per item


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


In-Network Medical equipment/supplies20% coinsurance per item
Out-of-Network Medical equipment/supplies30% coinsurance per item



Maximum out-of-pocket enrollee responsibility (does not include prescription drugs)$11,000 In and Out-of-network
$6,200 In-network
Out-of-Network Inpatient hospital coverage30% per stay
In-Network Inpatient hospital coverage$200 per day for days 1 through 7
$0 per day for days 8 through 90


Fitting/evaluation


Out-of-Network Hearing40% coinsurance
In-Network Hearing$0 copay


Hearing aids


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


Hearing exam


Out-of-Network Hearing40% coinsurance
In-Network Hearing$5-20 copay



Health plan deductible$750 annual deductible
In-Network Ground ambulance$250 copay
Out-of-Network Ground ambulance$250 copay


Foot exams and treatment


In-Network Foot care (podiatry services)$25 copay
Out-of-Network Foot care (podiatry services)40% coinsurance


Routine foot care


Foot care (podiatry services)Not covered


Emergency


Emergency care/Urgent care$95 copay per visit (always covered)


Urgent care


Emergency care/Urgent care$5 copay per visit (always covered)


Primary


Out-of-Network Doctor visits40% coinsurance per visit
In-Network Doctor visits$5 copay per visit


Specialist


In-Network Doctor visits$0-20 copay per visit
Out-of-Network Doctor visits40% coinsurance per visit


Diagnostic radiology services (e.g., MRI)


In-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging$75 copay
Out-of-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging40% coinsurance


Diagnostic tests and procedures


Out-of-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging40% coinsurance
In-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging$0 copay


Lab services


In-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging$0 copay
Out-of-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging40% coinsurance


Outpatient x-rays


In-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging$0 copay
Out-of-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging40% coinsurance


Diagnostic services


In-Network Comprehensive dental$0 copay
Out-of-Network Comprehensive dental20% coinsurance


Endodontics


Comprehensive dentalNot covered


Extractions


Comprehensive dentalNot covered


Non-routine services


Comprehensive dentalNot covered


Periodontics


Comprehensive dentalNot covered


Prosthodontics, other oral/maxillofacial surgery, other services


Comprehensive dentalNot covered


Restorative services


Comprehensive dentalNot covered



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




Blue Shield Select (PPO) Reviews


Is Blue Shield Select (PPO) a good plan? Blue Shield Select (PPO) received a 3.5 overall star rating from the CMS. The CMS uses a Star Rating System to measure how well Medicare Advantage and Part D plans perform. Plans are rated on a one-to-five scale, with one star representing poor performance and five stars representing excellent performance. Medicare Advantage with prescription drug (Part D) coverage (MA-PD) contracts are rated on up to 38 unique quality and performance measures. You can use the CMS star rating to compare Blue Shield Select Reviews among several different plans.

2022 Overall Rating
Part C Summary Rating
Part-D Summary Rating
Staying Healthy: Screenings, Tests, Vaccines
Managing Chronic (Long Term) Conditions
Member Experience with Health Plan
Complaints and Changes in Plans Performance
Health Plan Customer Service
Drug Plan Customer Service
Complaints and Changes in the Drug Plan
Member Experience with the Drug Plan
Drug Safety and Accuracy of Drug Pricing


Staying Healthy, Screening, Testing, & Vaccines

Total Preventative Rating
Breast Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Annual Flu Vaccine
Monitoring Physical Activity


Managing Chronic And Long Term Care for Older Adults

Total Rating
SNP Care Management
Medication Review
Pain Assessment
Osteoporosis Management
Diabetes Care - Eye Exam
Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease
Diabetes Care - Blood Sugar
Controlling Blood Pressure
Reducing Risk of Falling
Improving Bladder Control
Medication Reconciliation
Statin Therapy


Member Experience with H4937-001 Health Plan

Total Experience Rating
Getting Needed Care
Getting Appointments
Customer Service
Health Care Quality
Rating of Health Plan
Care Coordination


Member Complaints and Changes in Plans Performance

Total Rating
Complaints about Health Plan
Members Leaving the Plan
Health Plan Quality Improvement


Health Plan Customer Service Rating for Blue Shield of California

Total Customer Service Rating
Timely Decisions About Appeals
Reviewing Appeals Decisions
Call Center, TTY, Foreign Language


Drug Plan Customer Service Ratings

Total Rating
Call Center, TTY, Foreign Language


Ratings For Member Complaints and Changes in the Drug Plans Performance

Total Rating
Complaints about the Drug Plan
Members Choosing to Leave the Plan
Drug Plan Quality Improvement


Member Experience with the Drug Plan

Total Rating
Rating of Drug Plan
Getting Needed Prescription Drugs


Drug Safety and Accuracy of Drug Pricing

Total Rating
MPF Price Accuracy
Drug Adherence for Diabetes Medications
Drug Adherence for Hypertension (RAS antagonists)
Drug Adherence for Cholesterol (Statins)
MTM Program Completion Rate for CMR
Statin with Diabetes


Coverage Area

(Click county or state to compare all available Advantage plans)

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

State: California Medicare
County:Alameda County MA Plans



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How much does Blue Shield Select (PPO) cost?

Blue Shield of California charges a $57.00 consolidated monthly premium. A monthly premium is the fee you pay to the plan in exchange for coverage of Medicare medical, hospital benefits and supplemental benefits if offered. You generally are also responsible for paying the Part B premium.

How much is Blue Shield Select (PPO) MOOP?

The maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP) is a yearly limit on your out-of-pocket costs. Blue Shield Select (PPO) by Blue Shield of California MOOP is $6,200. Once you spend $6,200 you will pay nothing for Part A or Part B covered services.

What type of plan is Blue Shield Select (PPO)?

Blue Shield Select (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.

Is Blue Shield Select (PPO) a good plan?

Blue Shield Select (PPO) received a 3.5 overall star rating from the CMS. The CMS uses a Star Rating System to measure how well plans perform. Plans are rated on a one-to-five scale, with one star representing poor performance and five stars representing excellent performance.



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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