HumanaChoice H5525-017 (PPO)

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$26.00 Monthly Premium

HumanaChoice H5525-017 (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Humana Inc.

Plan ID: H5525-017-000

$26.00 Monthly Premium

Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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$26.00
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
Hearing coverage
Prescription drugs
Medical deductible$0.00
Out-of-pocket maximum$6,300.00
Initial drug coverage limit$0.00
Catastrophic drug coverage limit$8,000.00
Primary care doctor visit
Out-of-Network:

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

Doctor Specialty Visit:
Copayment for Physician Specialist Office Visit $15.00
Inpatient hospital careIn-Network:

Acute Hospital Services:
Copayment for Acute Hospital Services per Stay $325.00
Your plan covers an unlimited number of days for an inpatient stay.
Prior Authorization Required for Acute Hospital Services
Urgent care
Urgent Care:
Copayment for Urgent Care $60.00

Worldwide Coverage:
Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $120.00
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 24 hours

Worldwide Coverage:
Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Coverage $120.00
Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Transportation $120.00
Ambulance transportationIn-Network:

Ground Ambulance:
Copayment for Ground Ambulance Services $300.00

Air Ambulance:
Copayment for Air Ambulance Services $300.00

Please see Evidence of Coverage for Prior Authorization rules

Health Care Services and Medical Supplies

HumanaChoice H5525-017 (PPO) covers a range of additional benefits. Learn more about HumanaChoice H5525-017 (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:
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 Supplies 10% to 20%
Copayment for Medicare-covered Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts $10.00
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 20%
Diagnostic tests, lab and radiology services, and X-rays
Out-of-Network:

Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests $0.00 to $105.00
Copayment for Medicare Covered Lab Services $0.00 to $60.00
Copayment for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Radiological Services $0.00 to $300.00
Copayment for Medicare Covered Therapeutic Radiological Services $30.00
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 20%
Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient X-Ray Services $0.00 to $125.00
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 care
Out-of-Network:
Copayment for Psychiatric Hospital Services per Stay $325.00
Mental health outpatient careIn-Network:

Outpatient Mental Health Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $30.00
Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $30.00
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Mental Health Services
Outpatient services/surgery
Out-of-Network:

Outpatient Hospital and ASC Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $0.00 to $275.00
Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulatory Surgical Center Services $0.00 to $275.00
Outpatient substance abuse careIn-Network:

Outpatient Substance Abuse Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $30.00 to $80.00
Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $30.00 to $80.00
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Substance Abuse Services
Over-the-counter items
Out-of-Network:

Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items:
Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items 50%
Maximum Plan Benefit of $50.00
Podiatry servicesIn-Network:

Podiatry Services:
Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $15.00
Prior Authorization Required for Podiatry Services
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) care
Out-of-Network:
$10.00 per day for days 1 to 20
$203.00 per day for days 21 to 100

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:
$0 copayment for scaling and root planing (deep cleaning) up to 1 per quadrant every 3 years. $0 copayment for comprehensive oral evaluation or periodontal exam, occlusal adjustment, scaling for moderate inflammation up to 1 every 3 years. $0 copayment for bridge recementation, bridges-pontic, complete dentures, crown recementation, panoramic film or diagnostic x-rays, partial dentures up to 1 every 5 years. $0 copayment for bridges-crown up to 2 every 5 years. $0 copayment for crown, other restorative services - core buildup and prefabricated post and core, root canal, root canal retreatment up to 1 per tooth per lifetime. $0 copayment for bitewing x-rays, intraoral x-rays up to 1 set(s) per year. $0 copayment for adjustments to dentures, denture rebase, denture reline, denture repair, emergency diagnostic exam, tissue conditioning up to 1 per year. $0 copayment for emergency treatment for pain, fluoride treatment, oral surgery, periodic oral exam, prophylaxis (cleaning) up to 2 per year. $0 copayment for periodontal maintenance up to 4 per year. $0 copayment for amalgam and/or composite filling, necessary anesthesia with covered service, simple or surgical extraction up to unlimited per year. $3,000 combined maximum benefit coverage amount per year for all preventive and comprehensive benefits.

Out of Network:
$0 copayment for scaling and root planing (deep cleaning) up to 1 per quadrant every 3 years. $0 copayment for comprehensive oral evaluation or periodontal exam, occlusal adjustment, scaling for moderate inflammation up to 1 every 3 years. $0 copayment for bridge recementation, bridges-pontic, complete dentures, crown recementation, panoramic film or diagnostic x-rays, partial dentures up to 1 every 5 years. $0 copayment for bridges-crown up to 2 every 5 years. $0 copayment for crown, other restorative services - core buildup and prefabricated post and core, root canal, root canal retreatment up to 1 per tooth per lifetime. $0 copayment for bitewing x-rays, intraoral x-rays up to 1 set(s) per year. $0 copayment for adjustments to dentures, denture rebase, denture reline, denture repair, emergency diagnostic exam, tissue conditioning up to 1 per year. $0 copayment for emergency treatment for pain, fluoride treatment, oral surgery, periodic oral exam, prophylaxis (cleaning) up to 2 per year. $0 copayment for periodontal maintenance up to 4 per year. $0 copayment for amalgam and/or composite filling, necessary anesthesia with covered service, simple or surgical extraction up to unlimited per year. $3,000 combined maximum benefit coverage amount per year for all preventive and comprehensive benefits. Benefits received out-of-network are subject to any in-network benefit maximums, limitations, and/or exclusions.

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 to $15.00
Copayment for Routine Eye Exams $0.00
  • Maximum 1 Routine Eye Exam every year
Maximum Plan Benefit of $75.00 every year for in and out of network services combined
Prior Authorization Required for Eye Exams

Eyewear:
Copayment for Medicare-Covered Benefits $0.00
Copayment for Contact Lenses $0.00
  • Maximum 1 Pair every year
Copayment for Eyeglasses (lenses and frames) $0.00
  • Maximum 1 Pair every year
Maximum Plan Benefit of $200.00 every year for all Non-Medicare covered eyewear for in and out of network services combined
Prior Authorization Required for 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 benefits
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Hearing Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Hearing Exams $15.00
Non-Medicare Covered Hearing Services:
Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Hearing Exams 50%
Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Hearing Aids 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.

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 Pennsylvania 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.

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