Forever Blue 770 (PPO)

4 out of 5 stars* for plan year 2024
$206.00 Monthly Premium

Forever Blue 770 (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Highmark Health

Plan ID: H5526-018-000

$206.00 Monthly Premium

New York 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 New York 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$206.00
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
Hearing coverage
Prescription drugs
Medical deductible$0.00
Out-of-pocket maximum$6,700.00
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 25%
Specialty doctor visit
Out-of-Network:

Doctor Specialty Visit:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Physician Specialist Office Visit 25%
Inpatient hospital care
Out-of-Network:
Coinsurance for Acute Hospital Services per Stay 30%
Urgent care
Urgent Care:
Copayment for Urgent Care $55.00

Worldwide Coverage:
Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $55.00
Emergency room visit
Emergency Care:
Copayment for Emergency Care $100.00
Copayment for Medicare Covered Emergency Care waived if you are admitted to the hospital within 1 days

Worldwide Coverage:
Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Coverage $100.00
Ambulance transportationIn-Network:

Ground Ambulance:
Copayment for Ground Ambulance Services $200.00

Air Ambulance:
Copayment for Air Ambulance Services $200.00

Prior authorization required for air/water ambulance.
Please see Evidence of Coverage for Prior Authorization rules

Health Care Services and Medical Supplies

Forever Blue 770 (PPO) covers a range of additional benefits. Learn more about Forever Blue 770 (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 25%
Chiropractic Services:
Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services 25%
Diabetes supplies, training, nutrition therapy and monitoringIn-Network:

Diabetic Supplies and Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Diabetic Supplies $0.00
Copayment for Medicare-covered Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts $0.00
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)
Out-of-Network:

Durable Medical Equipment:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Durable Medical Equipment 50%
Diagnostic tests, lab and radiology services, and X-raysIn-Network:

Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests $40.00
Copayment for Medicare-covered Lab Services $5.00
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services

Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Radiological Services $150.00
Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 20%
Copayment for Medicare-covered X-Ray Services $40.00
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services
Home health care
Out-of-Network:

Home Health Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Home Health 25%
Mental health inpatient care
Out-of-Network:
Coinsurance for Psychiatric Hospital Services per Stay 30%
Mental health outpatient careIn-Network:

Outpatient Mental Health Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $40.00
Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $40.00
Outpatient services/surgeryIn-Network:

Outpatient Hospital Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $275.00
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Hospital Services

Outpatient Observation Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Observation Services - Per day $275.00

Ambulatory Surgical Center Services:
Copayment for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services $175.00
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 50%
Over-the-counter itemsIn-Network:

Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items:
Copayment for Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items $0.00
Maximum Plan Benefit of $35.00 every three months
Podiatry servicesIn-Network:

Podiatry Services:
Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $22.00
Copayment for Routine Foot Care $22.00
  • Maximum 3 visits every year
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) care
Out-of-Network:
Coinsurance for Skilled Nursing Facility Services per Stay 30%

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 including:
• Oral Exams
Maximum 2 per year
• Prophylaxis (Cleaning)
Maximum 2 per year
• Dental X-Rays
Maximum 1 visit every year

Medicare Covered Dental Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Benefits $22.00



Non-Medicare Covered Dental Services:
Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental 0% to 50%

Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Dental Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental 25%
Non-Medicare Covered Dental Services:
Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Preventive Dental $0.00
Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental 0% to 50%

Maximum Plan Benefit of $2000.00 every year for in and out of network services combined for Non-Medicare Covered Comprehensive services

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 25%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Eyewear 20%
Non-Medicare Covered Vision Services:
Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Eye Exams 20%
Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Eyewear $0.00

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 $22.00
Copayment for Routine Hearing Exams $45.00
  • Maximum 1 visit every year
Copayment for Fitting/Evaluation for Hearing Aid $0.00

Hearing Aids:
Copayment for Hearing Aids $499.00 to $799.00
  • Maximum 2 Hearing Aids every year
Copayment Structure The $499 copay is for Truhearing's Advanced Hearing Aid and the $799 copay is for Truhearing's Premium Hearing Aid. Up to two TruHearing-branded hearing aids every year (one per ear per year). Benefit is limited to TruHearing?s Advanced and Premium hearing aids, which come in various styles and colors and are available in rechargeable style options. You must see a TruHearing provider to use this benefit. Hearing aid purchase includes: - First year of follow-up provider visits - 60-day trial period - 3-year extended warranty - 80 batteries per aid for non-rechargeable models Benefit does not include or cover any of the following: ? Additional cost for optional hearing aid rechargeability ? Ear molds ? Hearing aid accessories ? Additional provider visits ? Additional batteries - batteries when a rechargeable hearing aid is purchased ? Hearing aids that are not TruHearing-branded hearing aids ? Costs associated with loss & damage warranty claims Costs associ

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 25%

When reviewing New York 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 New York 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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