Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Value No Rx (HMO) H2256-019 is a 2023 Medicare Advantage Plan or Part-C by Tufts Health Plan available to residents in Massachusetts. This plan does not provide extra prescription drug (Part-D) coverage. Tufts Health Plan Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Value No Rx (HMO) has a monthly premium of $123.00 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 Value No 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.

2023 Tufts Health Plan Medicare Advantage Plan Overview

What type of plan is Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Value No Rx (HMO)

Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Value No 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 Value No Rx (HMO) cost?

Part-C Premium

A monthly premium is the fee you pay to the plan in exchange for coverage. Tufts Health Plan charges a $123.00 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. Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Value No 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.

2023 Summary of Benefits

The benefit information provided is a summary of what Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Value No 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.

Wellness programs (e.g., fitness, nursing hotline)	Covered

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Contact lenses

Vision	$0 copay

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Eyeglass frames

Vision	$0 copay

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Eyeglass lenses

Vision	$0 copay

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Eyeglasses (frames and lenses)

Vision	$0 copay

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Other

Vision	Not covered

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Routine eye exam

Vision	$15 copay

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Upgrades

Vision	Not covered

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Transportation	$40 copay
Skilled Nursing Facility	$20 per day for days 1 through 20 $120 per day for days 21 through 44 $0 per day for days 45 through 100

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Occupational therapy visit

Rehabilitation services	$0-20 copay

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Physical therapy and speech and language therapy visit

Rehabilitation services	$0-20 copay

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Cleaning

Preventive dental	$0 copay

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Dental x-ray(s)

Preventive dental	$0 copay

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Fluoride treatment

Preventive dental	Not covered

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Oral exam

Preventive dental	$0 copay

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Preventive care	$0 copay
Outpatient hospital coverage	$0-150 copay per visit
In-Network Other health plan deductibles?	No
Optional supplemental benefits	Yes

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Inpatient hospital - psychiatric

Mental health services	$200 per day for days 1 through 5 $0 per day for days 6 through 90

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Outpatient group therapy visit

Mental health services	$0-20 copay

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Outpatient group therapy visit with a psychiatrist

Mental health services	$0-20 copay

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Outpatient individual therapy visit

Mental health services	$0-20 copay

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Outpatient individual therapy visit with a psychiatrist

Mental health services	$0-20 copay

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Chemotherapy

Medicare Part B drugs	$0 copay

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Other Part B drugs

Medicare Part B drugs	$0 copay

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Diabetes supplies

Medical equipment/supplies	$0 copay

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

Medical equipment/supplies	10% coinsurance per item

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

Medical equipment/supplies	10% coinsurance per item

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Maximum out-of-pocket enrollee responsibility (does not include prescription drugs)	$3,650 In-network
Inpatient hospital coverage	$200 per day for days 1 through 5 $0 per day for days 6 through 90

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Fitting/evaluation

Hearing	$0 copay

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Hearing aids

Hearing	$250-1,150 copay

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Hearing exam

Hearing	$25 copay

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Health plan deductible	$0
Ground ambulance	$225 copay

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Foot exams and treatment

Foot care (podiatry services)	$25 copay

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Routine foot care

Foot care (podiatry services)	Not covered

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Emergency

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

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Urgent care

Emergency care/Urgent care	$30 copay per visit (always covered)

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Primary

Doctor visits	$10 copay per visit

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Specialist

Doctor visits	$25 copay per visit

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Diagnostic radiology services (e.g., MRI)

Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging	$100 copay

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Diagnostic tests and procedures

Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging	$10-30 copay

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Lab services

Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging	$0-30 copay

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Outpatient x-rays

Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging	$10-30 copay

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Diagnostic services

Comprehensive dental	0-50% coinsurance

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Endodontics

Comprehensive dental	Not covered

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Extractions

Comprehensive dental	Not covered

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Non-routine services

Comprehensive dental	Not covered

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Periodontics

Comprehensive dental	Not covered

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Prosthodontics, other oral/maxillofacial surgery, other services

Comprehensive dental	Not covered

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Restorative services

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

Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Value No Rx (HMO) Reviews

Is Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Value No Rx (HMO) a good plan? Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Value No 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 Value No Rx Reviews among several different plans.

Staying Healthy, Screening, Testing, & Vaccines

Managing Chronic And Long Term Care for Older Adults

Member Experience with H2256-019 Health Plan

Member Complaints and Changes in Plans Performance

Health Plan Customer Service Rating for Tufts Health Plan

Drug Plan Customer Service Ratings

Ratings For Member Complaints and Changes in the Drug Plans Performance

Member Experience with the Drug Plan

Drug Safety and Accuracy of Drug Pricing

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 Value No Rx (HMO) 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.