Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Classic (PPO) H8634-017-0 Plan Details
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Classic (PPO) H8634-017-0 Plan Details
When selecting a Medicare Advantage plan for 2025, it's important to compare all your options. Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Classic (PPO) is among the plans you can review side-by-side with others, ensuring you find the coverage that suits your needs. You can easily enroll online or reach out to a licensed agent for personalized guidance.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Classic Overview
Plan ID H8634-017-0 Overview | |
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Health Plan ID: | H8634-017-0 |
Medicare Advantage Plan Type: | Local PPO |
Plan Year: | 2024 |
Monthly Premium: | $0.00 Plus your Medicare Part B premium. |
Health Plan Deductible: | $0.00 |
Annual Out-of-Pocket Maximum: | $5,900 |
Part B Give Back: | $0.00/mo |
Part D Drug Plan Benefit: | Enhanced, $0.00 deductible |
Part D Gap Coverage: | Yes |
Supplemental Benefits: | Vision, Hearing |
Availability: | See List |
Insured By: | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IL, NM |
Explore Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Classic Benefits
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Classic is a Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (MAPD) Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan that offers both flexibility and comprehensive coverage. With a monthly premium of $0.00, this plan includes all the essential benefits of Medicare Part A and Part B, plus additional services like prescription drug coverage. There is no annual deductible. Cost sharing begins with your first prescription. As a PPO plan, you can visit providers both in and out of the network, although staying in-network usually means lower costs.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Classic also provides financial protection with an annual maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP) limit of $5,900. After reaching this limit, the plan covers 100% of your in-network healthcare costs for the remainder of the year. This feature makes Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Classic an excellent option for those who value both comprehensive coverage and the ability to choose their providers.
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Out-of-Pocket Expenses
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Classic has cost-sharing, meaning you'll have out-of-pocket costs when using approved healthcare services. The table below details the most common in-network out-of-pocket expenses for plan H8634-017-0.
Service | Enrollee Cost |
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Doctor's Office Visit (In-Network) | |
Primary: | $0 Copay |
Specialist: | $36 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
Wellness & Preventive Programs: | None |
Preventive care: | $0 Copay |
Foot Care (In-Network) | |
Foot Exams and Treatments (Medicare-covered): | $50 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
Routine Foot Care: | Not Covered |
Chiropractic Treatment (In-Network) | |
Medicare-covered chiropractic: | $20 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
Routine chiropractic: | Not Covered |
Emergency and Urgent Care | |
Emergency room care: | $120 Copay |
Urgent care: | $40 Copay |
Ground ambulance: | $225 Copay |
Inpatient hospital care: | $350.00 per day for days 1 through 6 $0.00 per day for days 7 and beyond |
Outpatient hospital care: | $250 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
Skilled Nursing Facility: | $0.00 per day for days 1 through 20 $203.00 per day for days 21 through 59 $0.00 per day for days 60 and beyond |
Optional supplemental benefits: | |
Mental Health Services (In-Network) | |
Outpatient individual therapy: | $30 Copay |
Outpatient group therapy: | $30 Copay |
Inpatient psychiatric hospital care: | $350.00 per day for days 1 through 6 $0.00 per day for days 7 and beyond |
Outpatient group therapy: | $30 Copay |
Outpatient individual therapy: | $0 |
Rehabilitation Services (In-Network) | |
Physical therapy and speech and language therapy: | $40 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
Occupational therapy: | $40 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
Medical Equipment and Supplies (In-Network) | |
Diabetes supplies: | 20% Coinsurance Prior Authorization Required |
Durable medical equipment: | 20% Coinsurance Prior Authorization Required |
Prosthetics: | 20% Coinsurance |
Diagnostics, Lab Services, and Imaging (In-Network) | |
Diagnostic radiology services: | $300 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
Lab services: | $5 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
Outpatient x-rays: | $100 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
Diagnostic tests and procedures: | $100 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
Medicare Part B Drugs (In-Network) | |
Chemotherapy: | 20% Coinsurance |
Other Part B drugs (Medicare-covered) | 20% Coinsurance |
Most preventive services are covered 100% by Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Classic as a Part B benefit.
Supplemental Benefits
Here’s an overview of the additional benefits that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IL, NM offers with this plan:
Supplemental Healthcare Service | Member Cost |
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Preventive Dental | |
Oral exam (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Fluoride treatment (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Dental x-ray(s) (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Cleaning (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Comprehensive Dental | |
Periodontics (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Non-routine services (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Diagnostic services (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Extractions (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Endodontics (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Restorative services (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Prosthodontics, other oral/maxillofacial surgery, other services (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Hearing Aids | |
Fitting/evaluation (In-Network) | $0 Copay Limitations Apply |
Hearing aids (In-Network) | Covered Limits may apply |
Hearing exam (In-Network) | $0 Copay |
Vision | Maximum vision benefit: | Non Specified |
Eyeglasses (frames and lenses) (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Routine eye exam (In-Network) | $0 Copay |
Contact lenses (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Additional Benefits
None specified.
Part D Prescription Drug Costs & Benefits
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Classic includes an enhanced benefit Medicare Part D plan (PDP), which offers greater coverage than basic plans. An enhanced benefit plan has a higher actuarial value, meaning it covers a larger percentage of your healthcare costs.
Part D Plan Premium
While the prescription drug plan (Part D) premium is included in the overall plan cost, some plans may have additional costs or provide assistance through the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program. Also known as Extra Help, LIS is a Social Security program that assists individuals with limited income and resources in reducing or eliminating Part D expenses.
The following table outlines the prescription drug plan premium details of this plan.
Basic Part D Premium: | $0.00 |
Supplemental Part D Premium: | $0.00 |
Total Part D Premium: | $0.00 |
Part D Premium with Full LIS Assistance: | $0.00 |
If you would like more information about the Extra Help program, you can refer to the Social Security Extra Help page.
Prescription Drug Plan Deductible
The Medicare Part D annual deductible with this plan is $0.00. You must pay this amount at the pharmacy before Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IL, NM begins paying its share.
Prescription Drug Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs
In addition to the plan's monthly premium and deductible, Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Classic has out-of-pocket costs that you must pay when you pick up your prescriptions.
Drug Tier | Preferred | Standard |
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1 (Preferred Generic) | $0.00 copay | $15.00 copay |
2 (Generic) | $8.00 copay | $20.00 copay |
3 (Preferred Brand) | $47.00 copay | $47.00 copay |
4 (Non-Preferred Drug) | $100.00 copay | $100.00 copay |
5 (Specialty Tier) | 33% | 33% |
CMS 5-Star Rating Overview
Each year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) assesses health plans (Part C) and drug plans (Part D) based on a 5-star rating system. These ratings provide an overview of the plan’s performance in areas such as preventive care, managing chronic conditions, and member experience.
Considering a plan’s star rating can be an important part of your decision-making process, as higher ratings often reflect stronger performance in key areas of healthcare and customer service.
CMS Measure | Star Rating |
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2024 Overall 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 |
Plan Availability
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Classic (H8634-017-0) is available in the following locations (click to open):
Am I Eligible for Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Classic?
To enroll in Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Classic, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be eligible for Medicare Part A and Part B.
- Reside in the plan’s service area.
- Not have End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), with some exceptions.
If you meet these requirements, you are eligible to enroll in Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Classic and benefit from its comprehensive coverage options.
When Should You Enroll in Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Classic?
To ensure you don’t miss your chance to enroll in Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Classic, be aware of these important enrollment periods:
- Initial Enrollment Period (IEP): Your IEP offers a seven-month window around your 65th birthday to sign up for Medicare.
- Annual Enrollment Period (AEP): The AEP, occurring from October 15 to December 7 each year, allows you to enroll in or make changes to your Medicare Advantage plan.
- Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP): From January 1 to March 31, the MA OEP provides an opportunity to switch Medicare Advantage plans or return to Original Medicare.
- Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs): Certain life changes, like moving or losing insurance coverage, may qualify you for a SEP, giving you a chance to make adjustments outside the standard periods.
Need help figuring out the right time to enroll? Call HealthCompare (our trusted enrollment partner) at 1-877-388-0596 (TTY 711) to get assistance from a licensed insurance agent.
How to Sign Up for Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Classic
Joining Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Classic is straightforward. Here are the steps you can take:
- Online: Use our online enrollment partner's Secure Online Enrollment Form to sign up.
- By Phone: Reach out to HealthCompare (our trusted enrollment partner) at 1-877-388-0596 (TTY 711). A licensed insurance agent will help you with the enrollment process and answer any questions you might have.
- Through Medicare.gov: Enroll directly through the official Medicare website. Visit Medicare.gov, log in or create an account, and follow the steps to join Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Classic.
- Direct Enrollment: You can also choose to enroll directly with Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Classic. The contact information can be found below in the "Contact" section.
Make sure you enroll during the appropriate period to activate your coverage as soon as possible.
Contact Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IL, NM
Website: | http://getblueil.com/mapd |
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Formulary: | http://getblueil.com/mapd/pharmacies |
Pharmacy: | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IL, NM Pharmacy Page |
New Members: | (877)583-8129 |
TTY Users: | 711 |
If you're eligible for Medicare but haven't enrolled or need to verify your enrollment status, you can do so on the Social Security Administration website. For more information about the Medicare Part C program, visit the official Medicare website or call 1-800-MEDICARE.
Plans Offered
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