2023 Blue Medicare Medical Only (HMO-POS)

Blue Medicare Medical Only (HMO-POS) H3449-012 is a 2023 Medicare Advantage Plan or Part-C by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina available to residents in North Carolina. This plan does not provide extra prescription drug (Part-D) coverage. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Blue Medicare Medical Only (HMO-POS) has a monthly premium of $0 and has an in-network maximum out-of-pocket limit of $3,900 (MOOP). This means that if you get sick or need a high-cost procedure the co-pays are capped once you pay $3,900 out-of-pocket. This can be an extremely nice safety net.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina works with Medicare to provide significant coverage beyond Part A and Part B benefits. If you decide to sign up for Blue Medicare Medical Only (HMO-POS) you still retain Original Medicare. But you will get extra Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance) coverage from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina and not Original Medicare. With 2023 Medicare Advantage Plan you are always covered for urgently needed and emergency care. Plus, you receive all the benefits of Original Medicare from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina except hospice care. Original Medicare still provides you with hospice care if you sign up for Medicare Advantage in North Carolina.



2023 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Medicare Advantage Plan Overview

Name:Blue Medicare Medical Only (HMO-POS)
Plan ID:H3449 012 0
Provider:Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Year:2023
Type:Local HMO *
Combined Premium (C+D):$0/mo
MOOP:$3,900/yr
Similar Plan: H3449-023




What type of plan is Blue Medicare Medical Only (HMO-POS)

Blue Medicare Medical Only (HMO-POS) is a Local HMO *. With a health maintenance organization (HMO) you will be required to receive most of your health care from an in-network provider. Health maintenance organizations require that you select a primary care physician (PCP). Your primary care physician will serve as your personal doctor to provide all of your basic healthcare services. If you require specialized care or a physician specialist, your primary care physician will make the arrangements and inform you where you can go in the network. You will need your primary care physician approval, called a referral. Services received from an out-of-network provider are not typically covered.

With a HMO-POS point-of-service you have the option to go out-of-network or see a specialist without a referral. But, you may pay more for out-of-network care you receive than from an in-network provider.

How much does Blue Medicare Medical Only (HMO-POS) cost?


Part-C Premium

A monthly premium is the fee you pay to the plan in exchange for coverage. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina charges a $0 premium. The Part C premium covers Medicare medical, hospital benefits and supplemental benefits if offered. You generally are also responsible for paying the Part B premium.


MOOP

The maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP) is a yearly limit on your out-of-pocket costs. Blue Medicare Medical Only (HMO-POS) by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina MOOP is $3,900. Once you spend $3,900 you will pay nothing for Part A or Part B covered services. Copayments and coinsurance for Medicare approved services apply toward your out-of-pocket limit. Remember Original Medicare (Parts A and B) doesn’t have a MOOP.





2023 Summary of Benefits


The benefit information provided is a summary of what Blue Medicare Medical Only (HMO-POS) covers and what you pay (such as copayments and coinsurance amounts) for certain common medical events. The Summary of Benefits from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina helps get an idea of how much financial protection the plan is generally expected to provide for common health conditions. This section also contains information on coverage for in-network and out-of-network providers.

Wellness programs (e.g., fitness, nursing hotline)Covered



Contact lenses


In-Network Vision$0 copay



Eyeglass frames


In-Network Vision$0 copay



Eyeglass lenses


In-Network Vision$0 copay



Eyeglasses (frames and lenses)


In-Network Vision$0 copay



Other


In-Network Vision$25 copay



Routine eye exam


In-Network Vision$25 copay



Upgrades


In-Network Vision$0 copay




In-Network Transportation$0 copay
Out-of-Network Skilled Nursing FacilityNot Applicable
In-Network Skilled Nursing Facility$0 per day for days 1 through 20
$196 per day for days 21 through 60
$0 per day for days 61 through 100



Occupational therapy visit


In-Network Rehabilitation services$40 copay



Physical therapy and speech and language therapy visit


In-Network Rehabilitation services$25 copay



Cleaning


In-Network Preventive dental$0 copay
Out-of-Network Preventive dental20% coinsurance



Dental x-ray(s)


In-Network Preventive dental$0 copay
Out-of-Network Preventive dental20% coinsurance



Fluoride treatment


Out-of-Network Preventive dental20% coinsurance
In-Network Preventive dental$0 copay



Oral exam


In-Network Preventive dental$0 copay
Out-of-Network Preventive dental20% coinsurance




In-Network Preventive care$0 copay
In-Network Outpatient hospital coverage$275 copay per visit
In-Network Other health plan deductibles?No
Optional supplemental benefitsNo



Inpatient hospital - psychiatric


Out-of-Network Mental health servicesNot Applicable
In-Network Mental health services$295 per day for days 1 through 5
$0 per day for days 6 through 90



Outpatient group therapy visit


In-Network Mental health services$25 copay



Outpatient group therapy visit with a psychiatrist


In-Network Mental health services$25 copay



Outpatient individual therapy visit


In-Network Mental health services$25 copay



Outpatient individual therapy visit with a psychiatrist


In-Network Mental health services$25 copay



Chemotherapy


In-Network Medicare Part B drugs20% coinsurance



Other Part B drugs


In-Network Medicare Part B drugs20% coinsurance



Diabetes supplies


In-Network Medical equipment/supplies0-20% coinsurance per item



Durable medical equipment (e.g., wheelchairs, oxygen)


In-Network Medical equipment/supplies20% coinsurance per item



Prosthetics (e.g., braces, artificial limbs)


In-Network Medical equipment/supplies20% coinsurance per item




Maximum out-of-pocket enrollee responsibility (does not include prescription drugs)$3,900 In-network
Out-of-Network Inpatient hospital coverageNot Applicable
In-Network Inpatient hospital coverage$295 per day for days 1 through 5
$0 per day for days 6 through 90
$0 per day for days 91 and beyond



Fitting/evaluation


In-Network Hearing$0 copay



Hearing aids


In-Network Hearing$699-999 copay



Hearing exam


In-Network Hearing$25 copay




Health plan deductible$0
In-Network Ground ambulance$250 copay



Foot exams and treatment


In-Network Foot care (podiatry services)$25 copay



Routine foot care


Foot care (podiatry services)Not covered



Emergency


Emergency care/Urgent care$110 copay per visit (always covered)



Urgent care


Emergency care/Urgent care$60 copay per visit (always covered)



Primary


In-Network Doctor visits$0 copay



Specialist


In-Network Doctor visits$25 copay per visit



Diagnostic radiology services (e.g., MRI)


In-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging$0-300 copay or 20% coinsurance



Diagnostic tests and procedures


In-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging$0-25 copay



Lab services


In-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging$0-5 copay



Outpatient x-rays


In-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging$0-15 copay



Diagnostic services


Comprehensive dentalNot covered



Endodontics


In-Network Comprehensive dental$0 copay
Out-of-Network Comprehensive dental20% coinsurance



Extractions


Out-of-Network Comprehensive dental20% coinsurance
In-Network Comprehensive dental$0 copay



Non-routine services


Comprehensive dentalNot covered



Periodontics


In-Network Comprehensive dental$0 copay
Out-of-Network Comprehensive dental20% coinsurance



Prosthodontics, other oral/maxillofacial surgery, other services


In-Network Comprehensive dental$0 copay
Out-of-Network Comprehensive dental20% coinsurance



Restorative services


In-Network Comprehensive dental$0 copay
Out-of-Network Comprehensive dental20% coinsurance




In-Network Additional benefits and/or reduced cost-sharing for enrollees with certain health conditions?No




Blue Medicare Medical Only (HMO-POS) Reviews


Is Blue Medicare Medical Only (HMO-POS) a good plan? Blue Medicare Medical Only (HMO-POS) received a 4.5 overall star rating from the CMS. The CMS uses a Star Rating System to measure how well Medicare Advantage and Part D plans perform. Plans are rated on a one-to-five scale, with one star representing poor performance and five stars representing excellent performance. Medicare Advantage with prescription drug (Part D) coverage (MA-PD) contracts are rated on up to 38 unique quality and performance measures. You can use the CMS star rating to compare Blue Medicare Medical Only Reviews among several different plans.

2022 Overall Rating
Part C Summary Rating
Part-D Summary Rating
Staying Healthy: Screenings, Tests, Vaccines
Managing Chronic (Long Term) Conditions
Member Experience with Health Plan
Complaints and Changes in Plans Performance
Health Plan Customer Service
Drug Plan Customer Service
Complaints and Changes in the Drug Plan
Member Experience with the Drug Plan
Drug Safety and Accuracy of Drug Pricing


Staying Healthy, Screening, Testing, & Vaccines

Total Preventative Rating
Breast Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Annual Flu Vaccine
Monitoring Physical Activity


Managing Chronic And Long Term Care for Older Adults

Total Rating
SNP Care Management
Medication Review
Pain Assessment
Osteoporosis Management
Diabetes Care - Eye Exam
Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease
Diabetes Care - Blood Sugar
Controlling Blood Pressure
Reducing Risk of Falling
Improving Bladder Control
Medication Reconciliation
Statin Therapy


Member Experience with H3449-012 Health Plan

Total Experience Rating
Getting Needed Care
Getting Appointments
Customer Service
Health Care Quality
Rating of Health Plan
Care Coordination


Member Complaints and Changes in Plans Performance

Total Rating
Complaints about Health Plan
Members Leaving the Plan
Health Plan Quality Improvement


Health Plan Customer Service Rating for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

Total Customer Service Rating
Timely Decisions About Appeals
Reviewing Appeals Decisions
Call Center, TTY, Foreign Language


Drug Plan Customer Service Ratings

Total Rating
Call Center, TTY, Foreign Language


Ratings For Member Complaints and Changes in the Drug Plans Performance

Total Rating
Complaints about the Drug Plan
Members Choosing to Leave the Plan
Drug Plan Quality Improvement


Member Experience with the Drug Plan

Total Rating
Rating of Drug Plan
Getting Needed Prescription Drugs


Drug Safety and Accuracy of Drug Pricing

Total Rating
MPF Price Accuracy
Drug Adherence for Diabetes Medications
Drug Adherence for Hypertension (RAS antagonists)
Drug Adherence for Cholesterol (Statins)
MTM Program Completion Rate for CMR
Statin with Diabetes


Coverage Area

(Click county or state to compare all available Advantage plans)

The availability of Medicare Advantage Plans will vary according to your region. This is why the Coverage Area matters in terms of Medicare eligibility. You will always be eligible for Original Medicare, but eligibility for Blue Medicare Medical Only (HMO-POS) requires you to live in that plan’s service area. The service area is listed below:



Go to top

How much does Blue Medicare Medical Only (HMO-POS) cost?

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina charges a $0 monthly premium. A monthly premium is the fee you pay to the plan in exchange for coverage. The premium covers Medicare medical, hospital benefits and supplemental benefits if offered. You generally are also responsible for paying the Part B premium.

How much is Blue Medicare Medical Only (HMO-POS) MOOP?

The maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP) is a yearly limit on your out-of-pocket costs. Blue Medicare Medical Only (HMO-POS) by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina MOOP is $3,900. Once you spend $3,900 you will pay nothing for Part A or Part B covered services.

What type of plan is Blue Medicare Medical Only (HMO-POS)?

Blue Medicare Medical Only (HMO-POS) is a Local HMO *. With a health maintenance organization you will be required to receive most of your health care from an in-network provider. HMOs require that you select a primary care physician (PCP).

With a HMO-POS point-of-service you have the option to go out-of-network or see a specialist without a referral. But, you may pay more for out-of-network care you receive than from an in-network provider.

Is Blue Medicare Medical Only (HMO-POS) a good plan?

Blue Medicare Medical Only (HMO-POS) received a 4.5 overall star rating from the CMS. The CMS uses a Star Rating System to measure how well plans perform. Plans are rated on a one-to-five scale, with one star representing poor performance and five stars representing excellent performance.



Source:CMS. Data as of Oct 1, 2022.

Last updated on

Notes: Data are subject to change as contracts are finalized. For 2023, enhanced alternative may offer extra cost sharing reductions in the gap on a sub-set of the formulary drugs, beyond the standard Part-D benefit. Includes 2023 approved contracts. Employer sponsored 800 series and plans under sanction are excluded.

      Site Search:

MedicareHelp.org is a privately-owned Non-governmental agency. The government website can be found at HealthCare.gov.

Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal.

Every year, Medicare evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system.