Experience Health Medicare Advantage (HMO)

4.5 out of 5 stars* for plan year 2024
$0.00 Monthly Premium

Experience Health Medicare Advantage (HMO) is a HMO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

Plan ID: H3777-001-003

$0.00 Monthly Premium

North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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$0.00
Out-of-pocket maximum$3,500.00
Initial drug coverage limit$0.00
Catastrophic drug coverage limit$8,000.00
Primary care doctor visitIn-Network:

Doctor Office Visit:
Copayment for Primary Care Office Visit $0.00
Specialty doctor visitIn-Network:

Doctor Specialty Visit:
Copayment for Physician Specialist Office Visit $20.00
Inpatient hospital careIn-Network:

Acute Hospital Services:
$295.00 per day for days 1 to 6
$0.00 per day for days 7 to 90
Prior Authorization Required for Acute Hospital Services
Urgent care
Urgent Care:
Copayment for Urgent Care $60.00

Worldwide Coverage:
Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $60.00
Maximum Plan Benefit of $100000.00
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
Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Transportation $295.00
Maximum Plan Benefit of $100000.00
Ambulance transportationIn-Network:

Ground Ambulance:
Copayment for Ground Ambulance Services $295.00

Air Ambulance:
Copayment for Air Ambulance Services $295.00

Please see Evidence of Coverage for Prior Authorization rules

Health Care Services and Medical Supplies

Experience Health Medicare Advantage (HMO) covers a range of additional benefits. Learn more about Experience Health Medicare Advantage (HMO) benefits, some of which may not be covered by Original Medicare (Part A and Part B).

Coverage Details
Chiropractic servicesIn-Network:

Chiropractic Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Chiropractic Services $20.00
Diabetes supplies, training, nutrition therapy and monitoringIn-Network:

Diabetic Supplies and Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Diabetic Supplies $0.00
Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts 20%
Prior Authorization Required for Diabetic Supplies and Services
Diabetic Supplies and Services limited to those from specified manufacturers(Please see Evidence of Coverage)
Durable medical equipment (DME)In-Network:

Durable Medical Equipment:
Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Durable Medical Equipment 20%
Prior Authorization Required for Durable Medical Equipment
Diagnostic tests, lab and radiology services, and X-raysIn-Network:

Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests $0.00 to $20.00
Copayment for Medicare-covered Lab Services $0.00 to $8.00

Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Radiological Services $0.00 to $150.00
Copayment for Medicare-covered Therapeutic Radiological Services $0.00
Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 20%
Copayment for Medicare-covered X-Ray Services $0.00 to $10.00
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services
Home health careIn-Network:

Home Health Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Home Health Services $0.00
Prior Authorization Required for Home Health Services
Mental health inpatient careIn-Network:

Psychiatric Hospital Services:
$275.00 per day for days 1 to 6
$0.00 per day for days 7 to 90
Prior Authorization Required for Psychiatric Hospital Services
Mental health outpatient careIn-Network:

Outpatient Mental Health Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $0.00
Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $0.00
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Mental Health Services
Outpatient services/surgeryIn-Network:

Outpatient Hospital Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $200.00
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Hospital Services

Outpatient Observation Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Observation Services - Per stay $0.00

Ambulatory Surgical Center Services:
Copayment for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services $200.00
Prior Authorization Required for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services
Outpatient substance abuse careIn-Network:

Outpatient Substance Abuse Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $0.00
Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $0.00
Over-the-counter itemsIn-Network:

Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items:
Copayment for Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items $0.00
Maximum Plan Benefit of $145.00 every three months
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) offerred as a Part C OTC benefit
Podiatry servicesIn-Network:

Podiatry Services:
Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $20.00
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) careIn-Network:

Skilled Nursing Facility Services:
$0.00 per day for days 1 to 20
$203.00 per day for days 21 to 45
$0.00 per day for days 46 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 careIn-Network:

Preventive Dental:
Copayment for Office Visit $0.00
Office Vists include:
    Maximum Plan Allowance of $500.00 every year

    Comprehensive Dental:
    Copayment for Medicare-covered Benefits $20.00
    Maximum Plan Allowance of $1500.00 every year for Non-Medicare Covered Comprehensive

    Vision Benefits

    The following vision services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage.

    Coverage Details
    Vision benefitsIn-Network:

    Eye Exams:
    Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $0.00
    Copayment for Routine Eye Exams $0.00
    • Maximum 1 Routine Eye Exam every year

    Eyewear:
    Copayment for Medicare-Covered Benefits $0.00
    Maximum Plan Allowance of $300.00 every year for all Non-Medicare covered eyewear

    Hearing Benefits

    The following hearing services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage.

    Coverage Details
    Hearing benefitsIn-Network:

    Hearing Exams:
    Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $0.00
    Copayment for Routine Hearing Exams $0.00
    • Maximum 1 visit every year
    Copayment for Fitting/Evaluation for Hearing Aid $0.00

    Hearing Aids:
    Copayment for Hearing Aids $599.00 to $899.00
    • Maximum 2 Hearing Aids every year
    Up to two TruHearing-branded hearing aids every year (one per ear per year). Benefit is limited to TruHearing's Advanced (min copay) and Premium (max copay) hearing aids.

    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 programsIn-Network:
    $0.00 copay for Medicare Covered Preventive Services:

    Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening
    Alcohol misuse screenings & counseling
    Bone mass measurements (bone density)
    Cardiovascular disease screenings
    Cardiovascular disease (behavioral therapy)
    Cervical & vaginal cancer screening
    Colorectal cancer screenings
    Depression screenings
    Diabetes screenings
    Diabetes self-management training
    Glaucoma tests
    Hepatitis B (HBV) infection screening
    Hepatitis C screening test
    HIV screening
    Lung cancer screening
    Mammograms (screening)
    Nutrition therapy services
    Obesity screenings & counseling
    One-time Welcome to Medicare preventive visit
    Prostate cancer screenings(PSA)
    Sexually transmitted infections screening & counseling
    Shots:
    • COVID-19 shots
  • Flu shots
  • Hepatitis B shots
  • Pneumococcal shots
  • Tobacco use cessation
    Yearly "Wellness" visit

    When reviewing North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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.

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