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2023 FirstMedicare Direct POS Choice (HMO-POS)

FirstMedicare Direct POS Choice (HMO-POS) H6306-015 is a 2023 Medicare Advantage Plan or Part-C by FirstMedicare Direct available to residents in North Carolina. This plan does not provide extra prescription drug (Part-D) coverage. FirstMedicare Direct FirstMedicare Direct POS Choice (HMO-POS) has a monthly premium of $0 and has an in-network maximum out-of-pocket limit of $5,000 (MOOP). This means that if you get sick or need a high-cost procedure the co-pays are capped once you pay $5,000 out-of-pocket. This can be an extremely nice safety net.

FirstMedicare Direct works with Medicare to provide significant coverage beyond Part A and Part B benefits. If you decide to sign up for FirstMedicare Direct POS Choice (HMO-POS) you still retain Original Medicare. But you will get extra Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance) coverage from FirstMedicare Direct 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 FirstMedicare Direct except hospice care. Original Medicare still provides you with hospice care if you sign up for Medicare Advantage in North Carolina.



2023 FirstMedicare Direct Medicare Advantage Plan Overview

Name:FirstMedicare Direct POS Choice (HMO-POS)
Plan ID:H6306 015 0
Provider:FirstMedicare Direct
Year:2023
Type:Local HMO *
Combined Premium (C+D):$0/mo
MOOP:$5,000/yr
Similar Plan: H6306-016




What type of plan is FirstMedicare Direct POS Choice (HMO-POS)

FirstMedicare Direct POS Choice (HMO-POS) is a Local HMO *. With a health maintenance organization (HMO) you will be required to receive most of your health care from an in-network provider. Health maintenance organizations require that you select a primary care physician (PCP). Your primary care physician will serve as your personal doctor to provide all of your basic healthcare services. If you require specialized care or a physician specialist, your primary care physician will make the arrangements and inform you where you can go in the network. You will need your primary care physician approval, called a referral. Services received from an out-of-network provider are not typically covered.

With a HMO-POS point-of-service you have the option to go out-of-network or see a specialist without a referral. But, you may pay more for out-of-network care you receive than from an in-network provider.

How much does FirstMedicare Direct POS Choice (HMO-POS) cost?


Part-C Premium

A monthly premium is the fee you pay to the plan in exchange for coverage. FirstMedicare Direct 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. FirstMedicare Direct POS Choice (HMO-POS) by FirstMedicare Direct MOOP is $5,000. Once you spend $5,000 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 FirstMedicare Direct POS Choice (HMO-POS) covers and what you pay (such as copayments and coinsurance amounts) for certain common medical events. The Summary of Benefits from FirstMedicare Direct 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 Vision$0 copay
In-Network Vision$0 copay


Eyeglass frames


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


Eyeglass lenses


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


Eyeglasses (frames and lenses)


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


Other


VisionNot covered


Routine eye exam


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


Upgrades


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



TransportationNot covered
Out-of-Network Skilled Nursing Facility30% per stay
In-Network Skilled Nursing Facility$0 per day for days 1 through 20
$196 per day for days 21 through 100


Occupational therapy visit


In-Network Rehabilitation services$30 copay
Out-of-Network Rehabilitation services30% coinsurance


Physical therapy and speech and language therapy visit


In-Network Rehabilitation services$30 copay
Out-of-Network Rehabilitation services30% coinsurance


Cleaning


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


Dental x-ray(s)


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


Fluoride treatment


Preventive dentalNot covered


Oral exam


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



Out-of-Network Preventive care$0 copay
In-Network Preventive care$0 copay
Out-of-Network Outpatient hospital coverage30% coinsurance per visit
In-Network Outpatient hospital coverage$250 copay per visit
In-Network Other health plan deductibles?No
Optional supplemental benefitsNo


Inpatient hospital - psychiatric


In-Network Mental health services$160 per day for days 1 through 10
$0 per day for days 11 through 90
Out-of-Network Mental health services30% per stay


Outpatient group therapy visit


In-Network Mental health services$40 copay
Out-of-Network Mental health services30% coinsurance


Outpatient group therapy visit with a psychiatrist


In-Network Mental health services$40 copay
Out-of-Network Mental health services30% coinsurance


Outpatient individual therapy visit


In-Network Mental health services$40 copay
Out-of-Network Mental health services30% coinsurance


Outpatient individual therapy visit with a psychiatrist


In-Network Mental health services$40 copay
Out-of-Network Mental health services30% coinsurance


Chemotherapy


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


Other Part B drugs


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


Diabetes supplies


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


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


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


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


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



Maximum out-of-pocket enrollee responsibility (does not include prescription drugs)$8,950 In and Out-of-network
$5,000 In-network
In-Network Inpatient hospital coverage$295 per day for days 1 through 6
$0 per day for days 7 through 90
Out-of-Network Inpatient hospital coverage30% per stay


Fitting/evaluation


In-Network Hearing$0 copay


Hearing aids


In-Network Hearing$495-1,695 copay


Hearing exam


In-Network Hearing$30 copay
Out-of-Network Hearing$65 copay



Health plan deductible$0
In-Network Ground ambulance$350 copay


Foot exams and treatment


In-Network Foot care (podiatry services)$30 copay
Out-of-Network Foot care (podiatry services)$65 copay


Routine foot care


Foot care (podiatry services)Not covered


Emergency


Emergency care/Urgent care$110 copay per visit (always covered)


Urgent care


Emergency care/Urgent care$10 copay per visit (always covered)


Primary


Out-of-Network Doctor visits30% coinsurance per visit
In-Network Doctor visits$0 copay


Specialist


Out-of-Network Doctor visits$65 copay per visit
In-Network Doctor visits$30 copay per visit


Diagnostic radiology services (e.g., MRI)


In-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging$275 copay
Out-of-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging30% coinsurance


Diagnostic tests and procedures


In-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging$0 copay
Out-of-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging30% coinsurance


Lab services


Out-of-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging30% coinsurance
In-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging$0 copay


Outpatient x-rays


In-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging$0 copay
Out-of-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging30% coinsurance


Diagnostic services


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


Endodontics


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


Extractions


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


Non-routine services


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


Periodontics


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


Prosthodontics, other oral/maxillofacial surgery, other services


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


Restorative services


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



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




FirstMedicare Direct POS Choice (HMO-POS) Reviews


Is FirstMedicare Direct POS Choice (HMO-POS) a good plan? FirstMedicare Direct POS Choice (HMO-POS) received a 4 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 FirstMedicare Direct POS Choice 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 H6306-015 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 FirstMedicare Direct

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 FirstMedicare Direct POS Choice (HMO-POS) requires you to live in that plan’s service area. The service area is listed below:

State: North Carolina Medicare
County:Chatham County MA Plans

Cumberland County MA Plans

Harnett County MA Plans

Hoke County MA Plans

Johnston County MA Plans

Lee County MA Plans

Montgomery County MA Plans

Moore County MA Plans

Richmond County MA Plans

Robeson County MA Plans

Scotland County MA Plans



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How much does FirstMedicare Direct POS Choice (HMO-POS) cost?

FirstMedicare Direct 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 FirstMedicare Direct POS Choice (HMO-POS) MOOP?

The maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP) is a yearly limit on your out-of-pocket costs. FirstMedicare Direct POS Choice (HMO-POS) by FirstMedicare Direct MOOP is $5,000. Once you spend $5,000 you will pay nothing for Part A or Part B covered services.

What type of plan is FirstMedicare Direct POS Choice (HMO-POS)?

FirstMedicare Direct POS Choice (HMO-POS) is a Local HMO *. With a health maintenance organization you will be required to receive most of your health care from an in-network provider. HMOs require that you select a primary care physician (PCP).

With a HMO-POS point-of-service you have the option to go out-of-network or see a specialist without a referral. But, you may pay more for out-of-network care you receive than from an in-network provider.

Is FirstMedicare Direct POS Choice (HMO-POS) a good plan?

FirstMedicare Direct POS Choice (HMO-POS) received a 4 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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