2022 Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Value (HMO)


Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Value (HMO) H9706-001 is a 2022 Medicare Advantage Plan or Part-C by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas available to residents in Texas. This plan includes additional prescription drug (Part-D) coverage. The Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Value (HMO) has a monthly premium of $0 and has an in-network maximum out-of-pocket limit of $3,400 (MOOP). This means that if you get sick or need a high cost procedure the co-pays are capped once you pay $3,400 out-of-pocket. This can be a extremely nice safety net.

Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Value (HMO) 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 PCP 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 PCPs okay, called a referral. Services received from an out-of-network provider are not typically covered.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas works with Medicare to provide significant coverage beyond Part A and Part B benefits. If you decide to sign up for Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Value (HMO) you still retain Original Medicare. But you will get additional Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance) coverage from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and not Original Medicare. With Medicare Advantage 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 Texas except hospice care. Original Medicare still provides you with hospice care even if you sign up for Medicare Advantage.




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2022 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Medicare Advantage Plan Costs

Name:
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Value (HMO)
Plan ID:
H9706-001
Provider:Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
Year:2022
Type: Local HMO
Monthly Premium C+D: $0
Part C Premium:$0.00
MOOP: $3,400
Part D (Drug) Premium:$0.00
Part D Supplemental Premium$0.00
Total Part D Premium:$0.00
Drug Deductible:$0.00
Tiers with No Deductible:0
Gap Coverage:Yes
Benchmark:not below the regional benchmark
Type of Medicare Health:Enhanced Alternative
Drug Benefit Type:Enhanced
Similar Plan: H9706-003
New Plan: 2023 H9706-003




Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Value (HMO) Part-C Premium

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas charges a $0.00 Part-C 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.



H9706-001 Part-D Deductible and Premium

Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Value (HMO) has a monthly drug premium of $0.00 and a $0.00 drug deductible. This Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas plan offers a $0.00 Part-D Basic Premium that is not below the regional benchmark. This covers the basic prescription benefit only and does not cover enhanced drug benefits such as medical benefits or hospital benefits. The Part D Supplemental Premium is $0.00 this Premium covers any enhanced plan benefits offered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas above and beyond the standard PDP benefits. This can include additional coverage in the gap, lower co-payments and coverage of non-Part D drugs. The Part D Total Premium is $0.00 . The Part D Total Premium is the addition of the supplemental and basic premiums for some plans this amount can be lowered due to negative basic or supplemental premiums.



Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Gap Coverage

In 2022 once you and your plan provider have spent $4430 on covered drugs. (combined amount plus your deductible) You will be in the coverage gap. (AKA "donut hole") You will be required to pay 25% for prescription drugs unless your plan offers additional coverage. This Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas plan does offer additional coverage through the gap.



H9706-001 Formulary or Drug Coverage

Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Value (HMO) formulary is divided into Tiers or levels of coverage based on usage and according to the medication costs. Each tier will have a defined copay that you must pay to receive the drug. Drugs in lower tiers will usually cost less than those in higher tiers. By reviewing different Medicare Drug formularies, you can pick a Medicare Advantage plan that covers your medications. Additionally, you can choose a plan that has your drugs listed at a lower price. You can see complete 2022 Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Value (HMO) H9706-001 Formulary here.

Drug Tier Copay
Preferred
Pharmacy
Copay
Nonpreferred
Pharmacy
Tier 1 $0 $10
Tier 2 $10 $20
Tier 3 $47 $47
Tier 4 $100 $100
Tier 5 33% 33%
*Initial Coverage Phase and 30 day supply





2021 Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Value (HMO) Summary of Benefits

*This will be updated with 2022 data when available.



Additional Benefits


Yes



Comprehensive Dental


Diagnostic services Not covered
Endodontics 70% coinsurance
Extractions 70% coinsurance
Non-routine services 50% coinsurance
Periodontics 70% coinsurance
Prosthodontics, other oral/maxillofacial surgery, other services 70% coinsurance
Restorative services 50% coinsurance



Deductible


$0



Diagnostic Tests and Procedures


Diagnostic radiology services (e.g., MRI) $150-200 copay
Diagnostic tests and procedures $0-100 copay
Lab services $0-50 copay
Outpatient x-rays $0-100 copay



Doctor Visits


Primary $0 copay
Specialist $20 copay per visit



Emergency care/Urgent Care


Emergency $90 copay per visit (always covered)
Urgent care $35 copay per visit (always covered)



Foot Care (podiatry services)


Foot exams and treatment $35 copay
Routine foot care Not covered



Ground Ambulance


$200 copay



Hearing


Fitting/evaluation $0 copay
Hearing aids $699-999 copay
Hearing exam $35 copay



Inpatient Hospital Coverage


$275 per day for days 1 through 5
$0 per day for days 6 through 90



Medical Equipment/Supplies


Diabetes supplies 0-35% coinsurance per item
Durable medical equipment (e.g., wheelchairs, oxygen) 20% coinsurance per item
Prosthetics (e.g., braces, artificial limbs) 20% coinsurance per item



Medicare Part B Drugs


Chemotherapy 20% coinsurance
Other Part B drugs 20% coinsurance



Mental Health Services


Inpatient hospital - psychiatric $250 per day for days 1 through 5
$0 per day for days 6 through 90
Outpatient group therapy visit $35 copay
Outpatient group therapy visit with a psychiatrist $35 copay
Outpatient individual therapy visit $35 copay
Outpatient individual therapy visit with a psychiatrist $35 copay



MOOP


$3,400 In-network



Option


No



Optional supplemental benefits


No



Outpatient Hospital Coverage


$200 copay per visit



Preventive Care


$0 copay



Preventive Dental


Cleaning $0 copay
Dental x-ray(s) $0 copay
Fluoride treatment Not covered
Oral exam $0 copay



Rehabilitation Services


Occupational therapy visit $35 copay
Physical therapy and speech and language therapy visit $35 copay



Skilled Nursing Facility


$0 per day for days 1 through 10
$0 per day for days 11 through 20
$184 per day for days 21 through 100



Transportation


$0 copay



Vision


Contact lenses $0 copay
Eyeglass frames $0 copay
Eyeglass lenses $0 copay
Eyeglasses (frames and lenses) Not covered
Other Not covered
Routine eye exam $0 copay
Upgrades Not covered



Wellness Programs (e.g. fitness nursing hotline)


Covered





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Source: CMS.
Data as of September 1, 2021.
Notes: Data are subject to change as contracts are finalized. For 2022, enhanced alternative may offer additional cost sharing reductions in the gap on a sub-set of the formulary drugs, beyond the standard Part-D benefit. Includes 2022 approved contracts. Employer sponsored 800 series and plans under sanction are excluded.

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