Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Basic Rx (HMO) H2256-036 is a 2023 Medicare Advantage Plan or Part-C by Tufts Health Plan available to residents in Massachusetts. This plan includes extra prescription drug (Part-D) coverage. Tufts Health Plan Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Basic Rx (HMO) has a monthly premium of $51.00 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.
Tufts Health Plan works with Medicare to provide significant coverage beyond Part A and Part B benefits. If you decide to sign up for Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Basic Rx (HMO) you still retain Original Medicare. But you will get extra Part A (Hospital Insurance)
and Part B (Medical Insurance) coverage from Tufts 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 Tufts Health Plan except hospice care. Original Medicare still provides you with hospice care if you sign up for
Medicare Advantage in Massachusetts.
What type of plan is Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Basic Rx (HMO)
Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Basic Rx (HMO) 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.
How much does Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Basic Rx (HMO) cost?
Monthly Premium
A monthly premium is the fee you pay to the plan in exchange for coverage. Tufts Health Plan charges a $51.00 consolidated premium. The Part C premium is $20.00 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. Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Basic Rx (HMO) has a monthly drug premium of $31.00 and a $225.00 drug deductible. This Tufts Health Plan plan offers a $31.00 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 Tufts 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 $31.00. 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.
Tufts 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 Tufts Health Plan 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 Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Basic Rx (HMO) medicare insurance offers a $0 premium obligation if you receive a full low-income subsidy (LIS) assistance. And the payment is $7.70 for 75% low-income subsidy $15.50 for 50% and $23.20 for 25%.
Full Assistance Premium:
$0
75% Assistance Premium:
$7.70
50% Assistance Premium:
$15.50
25% Assistance Premium:
$23.20
MOOP
The maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP) is a yearly limit on your out-of-pocket costs. Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Basic Rx (HMO) by Tufts 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
Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Basic Rx (HMO) 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.
The benefit information provided is a summary of what Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Basic Rx (HMO) covers and what you pay (such as copayments and coinsurance amounts) for certain common medical events. The Summary of Benefits from Tufts 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.
Is Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Basic Rx (HMO) a good plan? Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Basic Rx (HMO) received a 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 Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Basic Rx 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 H2256-036 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 Tufts Health Plan
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
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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 Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Basic Rx (HMO) requires you to live in that plan’s service area. The service area is listed below:
How much does Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Basic Rx (HMO) cost?
Tufts Health Plan charges a $51.00 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 Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Basic Rx (HMO) MOOP?
The maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP) is a yearly limit on your out-of-pocket costs. Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Basic Rx (HMO) by Tufts Health Plan MOOP is $3,650. Once you spend $3,650 you will pay nothing for Part A or Part B covered services.
What type of plan is Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Basic Rx (HMO)?
Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Basic Rx (HMO) 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).
Is Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Basic Rx (HMO) a good plan?
Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Basic Rx (HMO) received a 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.
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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