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Freedom Nation (PPO) - H5526-020-000

4 out of 5 stars* for plan year 2025

$30.00

Monthly Premium

Freedom Nation (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Highmark Health

Plan ID: H5526-020-000

* Every year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system.

$30.00

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

CoverageDetails
Monthly plan premium$30.00
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
Hearing coverage
Prescription drugs
Medical deductible$250.00
Out-of-pocket maximum$6,750.00
Initial drug coverage limit$0.00
Catastrophic drug coverage limit$2,000.00
Primary care doctor visit
Out-of-Network:

Doctor Office Visit Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Primary Care Office Visit 50%
Specialty doctor visit
Out-of-Network:

Doctor Specialty Visit Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Physician Specialist Office Visit 50%
Inpatient hospital careIn-Network:

Acute Hospital Services:
$375 per day for days 1 to 6
$0 per day for days 7 to 90
Maximum out of Pocket $2,250 every year
Prior Authorization Required for Acute Hospital Services
Urgent care
Urgent Care:
Copayment for Urgent Care $55

Worldwide Coverage:
Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $55
Emergency room visit
Emergency Care:
Copayment for Emergency Care $125

Worldwide Coverage:
Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Coverage $125
Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Transportation $325
Ambulance transportation
Out-of-Network:

Ambulance Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Ground $325
Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Air $325
Prior authorization required for air/water ambulance.

Health Care Services and Medical Supplies

Freedom Nation (PPO) covers a range of additional benefits. Learn more about Freedom Nation (PPO) benefits, some of which may not be covered by Original Medicare (Part A and Part B).

CoverageDetails
Chiropractic services
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services 50%
Diabetes supplies, training, nutrition therapy and monitoring
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Diabetic Supplies and Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diabetic Supplies 50%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts 50%
Diabetic glucometer, test strip, and lancet brands dispensed via retail or mail order pharmacy are limited to LifeScan and Roche. Continuous glucose monitors, sensors and transmitters dispensed via retail or mail order pharmacy are limited to Abbott and Dexcom. All other desired brands will need to be obtained via an exception process or from a Durable Medical Equipment (DME) supplier.
Durable medical equipment (DME)In-Network:

Durable Medical Equipment:
Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Durable Medical Equipment 0% to 20%
Prior Authorization Required for Durable Medical Equipment
0% coinsurance for compression stockings, 20% for all other DME items
Diagnostic tests, lab and radiology services, and X-rays
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests
50%
Copayment for Medicare Covered Lab Services
$5
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Radiological Services 50%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 50%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient X-Ray Services 50%
Home health care
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Home Health Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Home Health 50%
Mental health inpatient care
Out-of-Network:

Psychiatric Hospital Services:
Coinsurance for Psychiatric Hospital per Stay 50%
Mental health outpatient careIn-Network:

Outpatient Mental Health Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $40
Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $40
Outpatient services/surgeryIn-Network:

Outpatient Hospital Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $375
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Hospital Services

Outpatient Observation Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Observation Services - Per day $375

Ambulatory Surgical Center Services:
Copayment for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services $275
Prior Authorization Required for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services
Outpatient substance abuse careIn-Network:

Outpatient Substance Abuse Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $40
Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $40
Over-the-counter itemsIn-Network and Out-of-Network :

Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items:
  • Maximum plan benefit of $160.00 every three months for Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items

An OTC catalog of CMS-approved non-prescription over-the-counter medications and health-related items is available. COVID-19 tests are included. Quantity limits and plan restrictions apply.
Podiatry services
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Podiatry Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services 50%

Non-Medicare Covered Podiatry Services:
Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Podiatry Services 50%
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) careIn-Network:

Skilled Nursing Facility Services:
$0 per day for days 1 to 20
$214 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.

CoverageDetails
Dental careIn-Network:

Medicare Covered Dental:
Copayment for Office Visit $30

Non-Medicare Covered Preventive Dental:
  • Maximum plan benefit of $2000.00 every year for Non-medicare preventive and comprehensive services
Copayment for Oral exams $0
  • Maximum 1 visit every six months
Copayment for Dental x-rays $0
  • Maximum 1 visit every year
Copayment for Prophylaxis $0
  • Maximum 1 visit every six months
Copayment for Flouride treatment $0
  • Maximum 1 visit every six months

Non-Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental:
Coinsurance for Restorative services 0% to 50%
  • Maximum 1 visit every two years
Coinsurance for Endodontics 50%
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Coinsurance for Periodontics 0% to 50%
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Coinsurance for Prothodontics, removable 50%
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Coinsurance for Prothodontics, fixed 50%
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Coinsurance for Maxillofacial surgery 50%
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Coinsurance for Adjunctive general services 0% to 50%
  • Maximum 2 visits every year (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)

Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Dental Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Dental 50%


Non-Medicare Covered Preventive Dental:
Coinsurance for covered Preventive Dental: 0%


Non-Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental:
Coinsurance for covered Comprehensive Dental: 50%

Vision Benefits

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

CoverageDetails
Vision careIn-Network:

Eye Exams:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $0 to $30
Copayment for Routine Eye Exams $25
  • Maximum 1 Routine Eye Exam every year

Eyewear:
Copayment for Medicare-Covered Benefits $0
Maximum Plan Allowance of $100 every year
We are offering a supplemental benefit to members which provides a $100 vision allowance to use towards glasses/frames/lenses/contacts.

Out-of-Network:

Eye Exams:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Eye Exams 50%

Coinsurance for Routine Eye Exams: 20%
Eyewear:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Eyewear 20%

Hearing Benefits

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

CoverageDetails
Hearing careIn-Network:

Hearing Exams:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $30
Copayment for Routine Hearing Exams $45
  • Maximum 1 visit every year
Copayment for Fitting/Evaluation for Hearing Aid $0
Each hearing aid purchase includes one year of follow-up provider visits for fitting and adjustments. These visits are available for 12 months following hearing aid purchase and only with the purchase of a hearing aid.

Hearing Aids:
Copayment for Hearing Aids $699 to $999
  • Maximum 2 Hearing Aids every year
You must see a TruHearing provider to use this benefit. Up to two TruHearing branded hearing aids every year (one per ear per year). Benefit is limited to the TruHearing Advanced ($699) and Premium ($999) hearing aids, which come in various styles and colors, and are available in rechargeable style options at no additional charge. 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 war

Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Hearing Exams Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Hearing Exams 50%

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.

CoverageDetails
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 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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