BlueMedicare Patriot (PPO)
BlueMedicare Patriot (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Florida Blue
Plan ID: H5434-044-000
Florida Medicare beneficiaries may want to consider reviewing their Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan options. A Medicare Advantage plan combines your Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) benefits into a single plan.
Most Medicare Advantage plans cover prescription drugs, and many plans may offer other extra benefits Original Medicare doesn’t cover.
Learn more about Florida Medicare Advantage plans like the one below and find a plan that offers the benefits you want at an affordable price.
Basic Costs and Coverage
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Monthly plan premium | $0.00 |
| Vision coverage | |
| Dental coverage | |
| Hearing coverage | |
| Prescription drugs | |
| Medical deductible | ($1.00) |
| Out-of-pocket maximum | $5,500.00 |
| Initial drug coverage limit | $0.00 |
| Catastrophic drug coverage limit | $8,000.00 |
| Primary care doctor visit | Out-of-Network: Doctor Office Visit: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Primary Care Office Visit 45% |
| Specialty doctor visit | Out-of-Network: Doctor Specialty Visit: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Physician Specialist Office Visit 45% |
| Inpatient hospital care | Out-of-Network: Coinsurance for Acute Hospital Services per Stay 45% |
| Urgent care | Urgent Care: Copayment for Urgent Care $30.00 Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $120.00 Maximum Plan Benefit of $25,000 |
| Emergency room visit | Emergency Care: Copayment for Emergency Care $120.00 Copayment for Medicare Covered Emergency Care waived if you are admitted to the hospital within 48 hours Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Coverage $120.00 Maximum Plan Benefit of $25,000 |
| Ambulance transportation | In-Network: Ground Ambulance: Copayment for Ground Ambulance Services $250.00 Air Ambulance: Copayment for Air Ambulance Services $250.00 Please see Evidence of Coverage for Prior Authorization rules |
Health Care Services and Medical Supplies
BlueMedicare Patriot (PPO) covers a range of additional benefits. Learn more about BlueMedicare Patriot (PPO) benefits, some of which may not be covered by Original Medicare (Part A and Part B).
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Chiropractic services | Out-of-Network: Chiropractic Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services 45% |
| Diabetes supplies, training, nutrition therapy and monitoring | Out-of-Network: Diabetic Supplies and Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diabetic Supplies and Services 45% |
| Durable medical equipment (DME) | Out-of-Network: Durable Medical Equipment: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Durable Medical Equipment 45% |
| Diagnostic tests, lab and radiology services, and X-rays | In-Network: Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests $0.00 to $75.00 Copayment for Medicare-covered Lab Services $0.00 to $40.00 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Radiological Services $0.00 to $75.00 Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 20% Copayment for Medicare-covered X-Ray Services $15.00 to $150.00 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services |
| Home health care | Out-of-Network: Home Health Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Home Health 45% |
| Mental health inpatient care | Out-of-Network: Coinsurance for Psychiatric Hospital Services per Stay 45% |
| Mental health outpatient care | In-Network: Outpatient Mental Health Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $20.00 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $20.00 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Mental Health Services |
| Outpatient services/surgery | In-Network: Outpatient Hospital Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $300.00 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Hospital Services Outpatient Observation Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Observation Services - Per stay $120.00 Ambulatory Surgical Center Services: Copayment for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services $300.00 Prior Authorization Required for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services |
| Outpatient substance abuse care | Out-of-Network: Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual or Group Sessions 45% |
| Over-the-counter items | Out-of-Network: Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items: Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items $0.00 Maximum Plan Benefit of $50.00 |
| Podiatry services | Out-of-Network: Podiatry Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services 45% |
| Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) care | In-Network: Skilled Nursing Facility Services: $0.00 per day for days 1 to 20 $160.00 per day for days 21 to 100 Prior Authorization Required for Skilled Nursing Facility Services |
Dental Benefits
The following dental services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage.
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Dental care | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Dental Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental 45% Non-Medicare Covered Dental Services: Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Preventive Dental 45% Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental 45% |
Vision Benefits
The following vision services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage.
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Vision benefits | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Vision Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Eye Exams 45% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Eyewear 45% Non-Medicare Covered Vision Services: Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Eye Exams 45% Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Eyewear 45% |
Hearing Benefits
The following hearing services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage.
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Hearing benefits | In-Network: Hearing Exams: Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $45.00 Copayment for Routine Hearing Exams $0.00
Hearing Aids: Copayment for Hearing Aids $350.00 to $1825.00
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Preventive Services and Health/Wellness Education Programs
The following services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage.
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Preventive services and health/wellness education programs | Out-of-Network: Medicare-covered Zero Dollar Preventive Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services 45% |
When reviewing Florida Medicare plans, be sure to find out if your doctors are part of the plan network. If a Medicare Advantage plan covers prescription drugs, make sure the plan formulary (list of drugs covered by the plan) includes your drugs.
You may be able to find plans in your part of Florida that offer similar benefits at similar or lower prices than the plan above. Call 1-800-557-6059 TTY 711, 24/7 to speak with a licensed insurance agent who can help you compare plans.
Plan Documents
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