Blue Advantage Premier (PPO)

Health Insurance Company: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

Medicare Advantage Plan Details

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
$159 /mo
monthly premium
Blue Advantage Premier (PPO)
Additional Coverage
Overall Star Rating (2024)
  • Rx
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Hearing
4
out of 5 stars

General Plan Details

Medical Deductible
$0
Out-of-Pocket Maximum
$3400
Rx Drug Coverage
Yes
Rx Deductible
$0
Primary Doctor Office Visit
$5 copay per visit
Specialist Office Visit
$20 copay per visit

Additional Benefits

Dental Coverage
Yes
Vision Coverage
Yes
Mental Health Coverage
Yes
Transportation for non-emergency
No
Fitness Benefits
Yes
Worldwide emergency
Yes
Telehealth
Yes
Part B Give Back
No

Doctor & Hospital Coverage

Primary Doctor Office Visit
In-network: $5 copay per visit
Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance per visit
Specialist Office Visit
In-network: $20 copay per visit
Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance per visit
Periodic Exam Coverage
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance

Emergency Room

$120 copay per visit (always covered)

Ambulance Coverage

In-network: $150 copay
Out-of-network: $150 copay

Lab, X-Ray, Radiology Coverage

Outpatient diag procs/tests/lab services:
Medicare-covered diagnostic procedures/tests: In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
Medicare-covered lab services: In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
Outpatient diag/therapeutic rad services:
Medicare-covered diagnostic radiological services (e.g., CT, MRI, etc): In-network: $25 copay
Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
Medicare-covered x-ray services: In-network: $5 copay
Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance

Outpatient Surgery Coverage

Outpatient hospital:
Medicare-covered outpatient hospital services: In-network: $150 copay per visit
Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance per visit

Hospitalization Coverage

Inpatient hospital-acute:
In-network: $175 per day for days 1 through 5
$0 per day for days 6 through 90
$0 per day for days 90 and beyond
Out-of-network: 50% per stay
Inpatient hospital psychiatric:
In-network: $175 per day for days 1 through 5
$0 per day for days 6 through 90
Out-of-network: 50% per stay

Rehabilitation Coverage

Occupational therapy services:
In-network: $20 copay
Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
Physical therapy and speech and language therapy services:
In-network: $20 copay
Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance

Urgent Care Coverage

$5-20 copay per visit (always covered)

Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

In-network: $0 per day for days 1 through 20
$100 per day for days 21 through 55
$0 per day for days 56 through 100
Out-of-network: 50% per stay

Mental Health Coverage

Medicare-covered individual sessions: In-network: $20 copay
Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
Medicare-covered group sessions: In-network: $20 copay
Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance

Dental, Vision, Hearing Benefits

Dental Services

Oral exams: In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay
Prophylaxis (cleaning): In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay
Dental x-rays: In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay

Vision Benefits

Eye exams:
Routine eye exams: In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
Eyewear:
Contact Lenses: In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
Eyeglasses: In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance

Hearing Benefits

Hearing exams:
Routine hearing exams: In-network: $10 copay
Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
Hearing aids:
Hearing aids (all types): In-network: $499-999 copay
Out-of-network: $499-999 copay

Rx Drug Coverage - Preferred Retail Cost

Tier 1: Preferred Generic

$3.00 copay (30-day supply)
$6.00 copay (90-day supply)

Tier 2: Generic

$8.00 copay (30-day supply)
$16.00 copay (90-day supply)

Tier 3: Preferred Brand

$40.00 copay (30-day supply)
$80.00 copay (90-day supply)

Tier 4: Non-Preferred Drug

29% coinsurance (30-day supply)
29% coinsurance (90-day supply)

Tier 5: Specialty Tier

33% coinsurance (30-day supply)
33% coinsurance (90-day supply)

Rx Drug Coverage - Standard Retail Cost

Tier 1: Preferred Generic

$10.00 copay (30-day supply)
$30.00 copay (90-day supply)

Tier 2: Generic

$15.00 copay (30-day supply)
$45.00 copay (90-day supply)

Tier 3: Preferred Brand

$47.00 copay (30-day supply)
$141.00 copay (90-day supply)

Tier 4: Non-Preferred Drug

34% coinsurance (30-day supply)
34% coinsurance (90-day supply)

Tier 5: Specialty Tier

33% coinsurance (30-day supply)
33% coinsurance (90-day supply)

Tier 1: Preferred Generic

$7.00 copay (30-day supply)
$14.00 copay (90-day supply)

Tier 2: Generic

$15.00 copay (30-day supply)
$30.00 copay (90-day supply)

Tier 3: Preferred Brand

$47.00 copay (30-day supply)
$94.00 copay (90-day supply)

Tier 4: Non-Preferred Drug

34% coinsurance (30-day supply)
34% coinsurance (90-day supply)

Tier 5: Specialty Tier

33% coinsurance (30-day supply)
33% coinsurance (90-day supply)

Tier 1: Preferred Generic

$0.00 copay (30-day supply)
$0.00 copay (90-day supply)

Tier 2: Generic

$8.00 copay (30-day supply)
$16.00 copay (90-day supply)

Tier 3: Preferred Brand

$40.00 copay (30-day supply)
$80.00 copay (90-day supply)

Tier 4: Non-Preferred Drug

29% coinsurance (30-day supply)
29% coinsurance (90-day supply)

Tier 5: Specialty Tier

33% coinsurance (30-day supply)
33% coinsurance (90-day supply)

More Additional Benefits

Annual physical exams
No
Chiropractic Coverage
No
Acupuncture
No
Massage Therapy
No
Health Education
No
Counseling Services
No
Support for Caregivers of Enrollees
No
Personal Emergency Response System (PERS)
No
In-home support services
Yes
Home and bathroom safety devices
No
Meals for short duration
No

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Additional Plan Info

Plan Year:
2024
Insurance Company Website:
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

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