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UPMC for Life PPO Essential Care Rx (PPO)

Health Insurance Company: UPMC for Life

Medicare Advantage Plan Details

UPMC for Life
$0 /mo
monthly premium
UPMC for Life PPO Essential Care Rx (PPO)
Additional Coverage
Overall Star Rating (2025)
  • Rx
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Hearing
(coming soon)

General Plan Details

Medical Deductible
$500
Out-of-Pocket Maximum
$8000
Rx Drug Coverage
Yes
Rx Deductible
$350
Primary Doctor Office Visit
$0 copay
Specialist Office Visit
$45 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: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay
Specialist Office Visit
In-network: $45 copay per visit
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance per visit
Periodic Exam Coverage
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance

Emergency Room

$110 copay per visit (always covered)

Ambulance Coverage

In-network: $50-280 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance

Lab, X-Ray, Radiology Coverage

Outpatient diag procs/tests/lab services:
Medicare-covered diagnostic procedures/tests: In-network: $10 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance
Medicare-covered lab services: In-network: $10 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance
Outpatient diag/therapeutic rad services:
Medicare-covered diagnostic radiological services (e.g., CT, MRI, etc): In-network: $275 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance
Medicare-covered x-ray services: In-network: $50 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance

Outpatient Surgery Coverage

Outpatient hospital:
Medicare-covered outpatient hospital services: In-network: $380 copay per visit
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance per visit

Hospitalization Coverage

Inpatient hospital-acute:
In-network: $380 per day for days 1 through 5
$0 per day for days 6 through 90
Out-of-network: 40% per stay
Inpatient hospital psychiatric:
In-network: $380 per day for days 1 through 5
$0 per day for days 6 through 90
Out-of-network: 40% per stay

Rehabilitation Coverage

Occupational therapy services:
In-network: $35 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance
Physical therapy and speech and language therapy services:
In-network: $35 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance

Urgent Care Coverage

$45 copay per visit (always covered)

Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

In-network: $0 per day for days 1 through 20
$214 per day for days 21 through 100
Out-of-network: 40% per stay

Mental Health Coverage

Medicare-covered individual sessions: In-network: $45 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance
Medicare-covered group sessions: In-network: $45 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance

Dental, Vision, Hearing Benefits

Dental Services

Oral exams:
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance
Prophylaxis (cleaning):
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance
Dental x-rays:
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance

Vision Benefits

Eye exams:
Routine eye exams: In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance
Eyewear:
Contact Lenses: In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay
Eyeglasses: In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay

Hearing Benefits

Hearing exams:
Routine hearing exams: In-network: $45 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance
Hearing aids:
Hearing aids (all types): In-network: $690-1,890 copay
Out-of-network: $690-1,890 copay

Rx Drug Coverage - Preferred Retail Cost

Tier 1: Preferred Generic

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

Tier 2: Generic

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

Tier 3: Preferred Brand

$47.00 copay (30-day supply)
$129.50 copay (90-day supply)

Tier 4: Non-Preferred Drug

50% coinsurance (30-day supply)
50% coinsurance (90-day supply)

Tier 5: Specialty Tier

28% coinsurance (30-day supply)

Rx Drug Coverage - Standard Retail Cost

Tier 1: Preferred Generic

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

Tier 2: Generic

$20.00 copay (30-day supply)
$40.00 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

50% coinsurance (30-day supply)
50% coinsurance (90-day supply)

Tier 5: Specialty Tier

28% coinsurance (30-day supply)

Tier 1: Preferred Generic

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

Tier 2: Generic

$20.00 copay (30-day supply)
$40.00 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

50% coinsurance (30-day supply)
50% coinsurance (90-day supply)

Tier 5: Specialty Tier

28% coinsurance (30-day supply)

Tier 1: Preferred Generic

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

Tier 2: Generic

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

Tier 3: Preferred Brand

$47.00 copay (30-day supply)
$117.50 copay (90-day supply)

Tier 4: Non-Preferred Drug

50% coinsurance (30-day supply)
50% coinsurance (90-day supply)

Tier 5: Specialty Tier

28% coinsurance (30-day supply)

More Additional Benefits

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

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Additional Plan Info

Plan Year:
2025
Insurance Company Website:
UPMC for Life

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