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2011 Medicare Advantage Plan Benefit Details for the Southeast Community Care - Plus (HMO) - H2899-006-0

This is archive material for research purposes. Please see PDPFinder.com or MAFinder.com for current plans.

2011 Medicare Advantage Plan Details
Medicare Plan Name:Southeast Community Care - Plus (HMO)
Location:Jones, North Carolina     Click to see other locations
Plan ID:H2899 - 006 - 0     Click to see other plans
Member Services:1-800-573-8597 TTY users 1-866-573-8591
— This plan information is for research purposes only. —
Click here to see plans for the current plan year
— This plan was sanctioned in 2011 —
Medicare Contact Information:Please go to Medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) to get information on all of your options.
TTY users 1-877-486-2048
or contact your local SHIP for assistance
Email a copy of the Southeast Community Care - Plus (HMO) benefit details
— Medicare Plan Features —
Monthly Premium:$32.00 (see Plan Premium Details below)
Annual Deductible:$0
Annual Initial Coverage Limit (ICL):$2,840
Health Plan Type:Local HMO
Maximum Out-of-Pocket Limit for Parts A & B (MOOP):$6,700
Additional Gap Coverage?No additional gap coverage, only the Donut Hole Discount
Total Number of Formulary Drugs:3,033 drugsBrowse the Southeast Community Care - Plus (HMO) Formulary
This plan has 5 drug tiers. See cost-sharing highlights below.
Formulary Drug Details:Tier 1Tier 2Tier 3Tier 4Tier 5
Preferred Pharmacy
  Cost-Sharing during
  initial coverage phase:
$5.00$15.00$45.00$89.0033%
Number of Drugs per
  Tier:
5851165825248210
Plan's Pharmacy Search:http://www.southeastcommunitycare.com
Number of Members enrolled in this plan in (H2899 - 006):311 members
— Plan Premium Details —
Monthly Premium with Extra Help Low-Income Subsidy (LIS): 100%
Subsidy
75%
Subsidy
50%
Subsidy
25%
Subsidy
Monthly Part D Premium with LIS:$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
— Plan Health Benefits —
** Cost **
Premium and Other Important Information
$32 monthly plan premium in addition to your monthly Medicare Part B premium.
Most people will pay the standard monthly Part B premium in addition to their MA plan premium. However some people will pay higher Part B and Part D premiums because of their yearly income (over $85 000 for singles $170 000 for married couples). For more information about Part B and Part D premiums based on income call Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048. You may also call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213. TTY users should call 1-800-325-0778.
This plan covers all Medicare-covered preventive services with zero cost sharing.
$6 700 out-of-pocket limit.
This limit includes only Medicare-covered services.
** Doctor and Hospital Choice **
Doctor and Hospital Choice
You must go to network doctors specialists and hospitals.
Referral required for network hospitals and specialists (for certain benefits).
** Extra Benefits **
Prescription Drugs
20% of the cost for Part B-covered chemotherapy drugs and other Part B-covered drugs.
This plan uses a formulary. The plan will send you the formulary. You can also see the formulary at www.southeastcommunitycare.com on the web.
Different out-of-pocket costs may apply for people who
  • have limited incomes
  • live in long term care facilities or
  • have access to Indian/Tribal/Urban (Indian Health Service).
The plan offers national in-network prescription coverage (i.e. this would include 50 states and DC). This means that you will pay the same cost-sharing amount for your prescription drugs if you get them at an in-network pharmacy outside of the plan's service area (for instance when you travel).
Total yearly drug costs are the total drug costs paid by both you and the plan.
The plan may require you to first try one drug to treat your condition before it will cover another drug for that condition.
Some drugs have quantity limits.
Your provider must get prior authorization from Southeast Community Care - Plus (HMO) for certain drugs.
You must go to certain pharmacies for a very limited number of drugs due to special handling provider coordination or patient education requirements that cannot be met by most pharmacies in your network. These drugs are listed on the plan's website formulary printed materials as well as on the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Finder on Medicare.gov.
If the actual cost of a drug is less than the normal cost-sharing amount for that drug you will pay the actual cost not the higher cost-sharing amount.
If you request a formulary exception for a drug and Southeast Community Care - Plus (HMO) approves the exception you will pay Tier 4: Non-Preferred Brand Drugs cost sharing for that drug.
$0 deductible.
You pay the following until total yearly drug costs reach $2 840:
Tier 1: Preferred Generic Drugs
Tier 2: Non-Preferred Generic Drugs
Tier 3: Preferred Brand Drugs
Tier 4: Non-Preferred Brand Drugs
Tier 5: Specialty Tier Drugs
  • $5 copay for a one-month (30-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • $15 copay for a one-month (30-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • $45 copay for a one-month (30-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • $89 copay for a one-month (30-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • 33% coinsurance for a one-month (30-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • $15 copay for a three-month (90-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • $45 copay for a three-month (90-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • $135 copay for a three-month (90-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • $267 copay for a three-month (90-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • Not all drugs on this tier are available at this extended day supply. Please contact the plan for more information.
    Tier 1: Preferred Generic Drugs
    Tier 2: Non-Preferred Generic Drugs
    Tier 3: Preferred Brand Drugs
    Tier 4: Non-Preferred Brand Drugs
    Tier 5: Specialty Tier Drugs
  • $5 copay for a one-month (31-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • $15 copay for a one-month (31-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • $45 copay for a one-month (31-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • $89 copay for a one-month (31-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • 33% coinsurance for a one-month (31-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • Tier 1: Preferred Generic Drugs
    Tier 2: Non-Preferred Generic Drugs
    Tier 3: Preferred Brand Drugs
    Tier 4: Non-Preferred Brand Drugs
    Tier 5: Specialty Tier Drugs
  • 33% coinsurance for a one-month (30-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • $10 copay for a three-month (90-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • $30 copay for a three-month (90-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • $112.50 copay for a three-month (90-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • $222.50 copay for a three-month (90-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • Not all drugs on this tier are available at this extended day supply. Please contact the plan for more information.
    After your total yearly drug costs reach $2 840 you receive a discount on brand name drugs and pay 93% of the plan's costs for all generic drugs until your yearly out-of-pocket drug costs reach $4 550.
    After your yearly out-of-pocket drug costs reach $ 4 550 you pay the greater of:
    • A $ 2.50 copay for generic (including brand drugs treated as generic) and a $ 6.30 copay for all other drugs or
    • 5% coinsurance.
    Plan drugs may be covered in special circumstances for instance illness while traveling outside of the plan's service area where there is no network pharmacy. You may have to pay more than your normal cost-sharing amount if you get your drugs at an out-of-network pharmacy. In addition you will likely have to pay the pharmacy's full charge for the drug and submit documentation to receive reimbursement from Southeast Community Care - Plus (HMO).
    You will be reimbursed up to the full cost of the drug minus the following for drugs purchased out-of-network until total yearly drug costs reach $2 840:
    Tier 1: Preferred Generic Drugs
    Tier 2: Non-Preferred Generic Drugs
    Tier 3: Preferred Brand Drugs
    Tier 4: Non-Preferred Brand Drugs
    Tier 5: Specialty Tier Drugs
  • $5 copay for a one-month (30-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • $15 copay for a one-month (30-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • $45 copay for a one-month (30-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • $89 copay for a one-month (30-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • 33% coinsurance for a one-month (30-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • You will not be reimbursed for the difference between the Out-of-Network Pharmacy charge and the plan's In-Network allowable amount.
    You will be reimbursed up to 7% of the plan allowable cost for generic drugs purchased out-of-network until total yearly out-of-pocket drug costs reach $4 550.
    You will be reimbursed up to the discounted price for brand name drugs purchased out-of-network until total yearly out-of-pocket drug costs reach $4 550.
    You will not be reimbursed for the difference between the Out-of-Network Pharmacy charge and the plan's In-Network allowable amount.
    After your yearly out-of-pocket drug costs reach $ 4 550 you will be reimbursed for drugs purchased out-of-network up to the full cost of the drug minus your cost share which is the greater of:
    • A $ 2.50 copay for generic (including brand drugs treated as generic) and a $ 6.30 copay for all other drugs or
    • 5% coinsurance.
    You will not be reimbursed for the difference between the Out-of-Network Pharmacy charge and the plan's In-Network allowable amount.
    Physical Exams
    When you get Medicare Part B you can get a one-time physical within the first 12 months of your new Part B coverage. The coverage does not include lab tests.
    Vision Services
    Authorization rules may apply.
    $0 copay for
    • one pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses after cataract surgery
  • up to 1 pair(s) of glasses every two years
  • up to 1 pair(s) of contacts every two years
  • $0 to $40 copay for exams to diagnose and treat diseases and conditions of the eye.
  • $25 copay for up to 1 routine eye exam(s) every year
  • $100 plan coverage limit for eye wear every two years.
    Dental Services
    $40 copay for Medicare-covered dental benefits.
  • 0% to 20% of the cost for up to 1 oral exam(s) every year
  • 0% to 20% of the cost for up to 1 cleaning(s) every year
  • 0% to 20% of the cost for up to 1 dental x-ray(s) every year
  • ** Important Information **
    Premium and Other Important Information
    $32 monthly plan premium in addition to your monthly Medicare Part B premium.
    Most people will pay the standard monthly Part B premium in addition to their MA plan premium. However some people will pay higher Part B and Part D premiums because of their yearly income (over $85 000 for singles $170 000 for married couples). For more information about Part B and Part D premiums based on income call Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048. You may also call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213. TTY users should call 1-800-325-0778.
    This plan covers all Medicare-covered preventive services with zero cost sharing.
    $6 700 out-of-pocket limit.
    This limit includes only Medicare-covered services.
    Doctor and Hospital Choice
    You must go to network doctors specialists and hospitals.
    Referral required for network hospitals and specialists (for certain benefits).
    ** Inpatient Care **
    Inpatient Hospital Care (Acute)
    No limit to the number of days covered by the plan each benefit period.
    For Medicare-covered hospital stays:
    Days 1 - 7: $250 copay per day
    Days 8 - 90: $0 copay per day
    $0 copay for additional hospital days
    Except in an emergency your doctor must tell the plan that you are going to be admitted to the hospital.
    Inpatient Mental Health Care
    You get up to 190 days in a Psychiatric Hospital in a lifetime.
    For Medicare-covered hospital stays:
    Days 1 - 7: $250 copay per day
    Days 8 - 90: $0 copay per day
    Except in an emergency your doctor must tell the plan that you are going to be admitted to the hospital.
    Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
    Authorization rules may apply.
    Plan covers up to 100 days each benefit period
    No prior hospital stay is required.
    For SNF stays:
    Days 1 - 100: $50 copay per day
    Home Health Care
    Authorization rules may apply.
    $0 copay for Medicare-covered home health visits.
    Hospice
    You must get care from a Medicare-certified hospice.
    ** Outpatient Care **
    Doctor Office Visits
    Authorization rules may apply.
    $10 copay for each primary care doctor visit for Medicare-covered benefits.
    $40 copay for each specialist visit for Medicare-covered benefits.
    Chiropractic Services
    Authorization rules may apply.
    $17 copay for each Medicare-covered visit.
    Medicare-covered chiropractic visits are for manual manipulation of the spine to correct subluxation (a displacement or misalignment of a joint or body part) if you get it from a chiropractor or other qualified providers.
    Podiatry Services
    Authorization rules may apply.
    $40 copay for each Medicare-covered visit.
    Medicare-covered podiatry benefits are for medically-necessary foot care.
    Outpatient Mental Health Care
    Authorization rules may apply.
    $40 copay for each Medicare-covered individual or group therapy visit.
    Outpatient Substance Abuse Care
    Authorization rules may apply.
    $50 copay for Medicare-covered individual or group visits.
    Outpatient Hospital Services
    Authorization rules may apply.
    $250 copay for each Medicare-covered ambulatory surgical center visit.
    $400 copay [or 20% of the cost] for each Medicare-covered outpatient hospital facility visit.
    Emergency Care
    $50 copay for Medicare-covered emergency room visits.
    $10 000 plan coverage limit for emergency services outside the U.S. every year.
    If you are admitted to the hospital within 24-hour(s) for the same condition you pay $0 for the emergency room visit
    Outpatient Rehabilitation Services
    Authorization rules may apply.
    There may be limits on physical therapy occupational therapy and speech and language pathology services. If so there may be exceptions to these limits.
    $40 copay for Medicare-covered Occupational Therapy visits.
    $40 copay for Medicare-covered Physical and/or Speech and Language Therapy visits.
    $15 copay for Medicare-covered Cardiac Rehab services.
    ** Outpatient Medical Services and Supplies **
    Durable Medical Equipment
    Authorization rules may apply.
    20% of the cost for Medicare-covered items.
    Prosthetic Devices
    Authorization rules may apply.
    20% of the cost for Medicare-covered items.
    Diabetes Self-Monitoring Training, Nutrition Therapy, and Supplies
    Authorization rules may apply.
    $0 copay for Diabetes self-monitoring training.
    $0 copay for Nutrition Therapy for Diabetes.
    20% of the cost for Diabetes supplies.
    ** Preventive Services **
    Bone Mass Measurement
    Authorization rules may apply.
    $0 copay for Medicare-covered bone mass measurement
    Colorectal Screening Exams
    Authorization rules may apply.
    $0 copay for Medicare-covered colorectal screenings.
    Immunizations
    $0 copay for Flu and Pneumonia vaccines.
    $0 copay for Hepatitis B vaccine.
    No referral needed for Flu and pneumonia vaccines.
    Pap Smears and Pelvic Exams
    $0 copay for Medicare-covered pap smears and pelvic exams.
    Prostate Cancer Screening Exams
    $0 copay for
    • Medicare-covered prostate cancer screening
    ** Additional Benefits **
    Dialysis
    Authorization rules may apply.
    20% of the cost for renal dialysis
    $0 copay for Nutrition Therapy for End-Stage Renal Disease
    Prescription Drugs
    20% of the cost for Part B-covered chemotherapy drugs and other Part B-covered drugs.
    This plan uses a formulary. The plan will send you the formulary. You can also see the formulary at www.southeastcommunitycare.com on the web.
    Different out-of-pocket costs may apply for people who
    • have limited incomes
    • live in long term care facilities or
    • have access to Indian/Tribal/Urban (Indian Health Service).
    The plan offers national in-network prescription coverage (i.e. this would include 50 states and DC). This means that you will pay the same cost-sharing amount for your prescription drugs if you get them at an in-network pharmacy outside of the plan's service area (for instance when you travel).
    Total yearly drug costs are the total drug costs paid by both you and the plan.
    The plan may require you to first try one drug to treat your condition before it will cover another drug for that condition.
    Some drugs have quantity limits.
    Your provider must get prior authorization from Southeast Community Care - Plus (HMO) for certain drugs.
    You must go to certain pharmacies for a very limited number of drugs due to special handling provider coordination or patient education requirements that cannot be met by most pharmacies in your network. These drugs are listed on the plan's website formulary printed materials as well as on the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Finder on Medicare.gov.
    If the actual cost of a drug is less than the normal cost-sharing amount for that drug you will pay the actual cost not the higher cost-sharing amount.
    If you request a formulary exception for a drug and Southeast Community Care - Plus (HMO) approves the exception you will pay Tier 4: Non-Preferred Brand Drugs cost sharing for that drug.
    $0 deductible.
    You pay the following until total yearly drug costs reach $2 840:
    Tier 1: Preferred Generic Drugs
    Tier 2: Non-Preferred Generic Drugs
    Tier 3: Preferred Brand Drugs
    Tier 4: Non-Preferred Brand Drugs
    Tier 5: Specialty Tier Drugs
  • $5 copay for a one-month (30-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • $15 copay for a one-month (30-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • $45 copay for a one-month (30-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • $89 copay for a one-month (30-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • 33% coinsurance for a one-month (30-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • $15 copay for a three-month (90-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • $45 copay for a three-month (90-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • $135 copay for a three-month (90-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • $267 copay for a three-month (90-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • Not all drugs on this tier are available at this extended day supply. Please contact the plan for more information.
    Tier 1: Preferred Generic Drugs
    Tier 2: Non-Preferred Generic Drugs
    Tier 3: Preferred Brand Drugs
    Tier 4: Non-Preferred Brand Drugs
    Tier 5: Specialty Tier Drugs
  • $5 copay for a one-month (31-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • $15 copay for a one-month (31-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • $45 copay for a one-month (31-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • $89 copay for a one-month (31-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • 33% coinsurance for a one-month (31-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • Tier 1: Preferred Generic Drugs
    Tier 2: Non-Preferred Generic Drugs
    Tier 3: Preferred Brand Drugs
    Tier 4: Non-Preferred Brand Drugs
    Tier 5: Specialty Tier Drugs
  • 33% coinsurance for a one-month (30-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • $10 copay for a three-month (90-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • $30 copay for a three-month (90-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • $112.50 copay for a three-month (90-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • $222.50 copay for a three-month (90-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • Not all drugs on this tier are available at this extended day supply. Please contact the plan for more information.
    After your total yearly drug costs reach $2 840 you receive a discount on brand name drugs and pay 93% of the plan's costs for all generic drugs until your yearly out-of-pocket drug costs reach $4 550.
    After your yearly out-of-pocket drug costs reach $ 4 550 you pay the greater of:
    • A $ 2.50 copay for generic (including brand drugs treated as generic) and a $ 6.30 copay for all other drugs or
    • 5% coinsurance.
    Plan drugs may be covered in special circumstances for instance illness while traveling outside of the plan's service area where there is no network pharmacy. You may have to pay more than your normal cost-sharing amount if you get your drugs at an out-of-network pharmacy. In addition you will likely have to pay the pharmacy's full charge for the drug and submit documentation to receive reimbursement from Southeast Community Care - Plus (HMO).
    You will be reimbursed up to the full cost of the drug minus the following for drugs purchased out-of-network until total yearly drug costs reach $2 840:
    Tier 1: Preferred Generic Drugs
    Tier 2: Non-Preferred Generic Drugs
    Tier 3: Preferred Brand Drugs
    Tier 4: Non-Preferred Brand Drugs
    Tier 5: Specialty Tier Drugs
  • $5 copay for a one-month (30-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • $15 copay for a one-month (30-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • $45 copay for a one-month (30-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • $89 copay for a one-month (30-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • 33% coinsurance for a one-month (30-day) supply of drugs in this tier
  • You will not be reimbursed for the difference between the Out-of-Network Pharmacy charge and the plan's In-Network allowable amount.
    You will be reimbursed up to 7% of the plan allowable cost for generic drugs purchased out-of-network until total yearly out-of-pocket drug costs reach $4 550.
    You will be reimbursed up to the discounted price for brand name drugs purchased out-of-network until total yearly out-of-pocket drug costs reach $4 550.
    You will not be reimbursed for the difference between the Out-of-Network Pharmacy charge and the plan's In-Network allowable amount.
    After your yearly out-of-pocket drug costs reach $ 4 550 you will be reimbursed for drugs purchased out-of-network up to the full cost of the drug minus your cost share which is the greater of:
    • A $ 2.50 copay for generic (including brand drugs treated as generic) and a $ 6.30 copay for all other drugs or
    • 5% coinsurance.
    You will not be reimbursed for the difference between the Out-of-Network Pharmacy charge and the plan's In-Network allowable amount.
    Dental Services
    $40 copay for Medicare-covered dental benefits.
  • 0% to 20% of the cost for up to 1 oral exam(s) every year
  • 0% to 20% of the cost for up to 1 cleaning(s) every year
  • 0% to 20% of the cost for up to 1 dental x-ray(s) every year
  • Hearing Services
    Authorization rules may apply.
    In general routine hearing exams and hearing aids not covered.
  • $40 copay for Medicare-covered diagnostic hearing exams
  • Vision Services
    Authorization rules may apply.
    $0 copay for
    • one pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses after cataract surgery
  • up to 1 pair(s) of glasses every two years
  • up to 1 pair(s) of contacts every two years
  • $0 to $40 copay for exams to diagnose and treat diseases and conditions of the eye.
  • $25 copay for up to 1 routine eye exam(s) every year
  • $100 plan coverage limit for eye wear every two years.
    Physical Exams
    When you get Medicare Part B you can get a one-time physical within the first 12 months of your new Part B coverage. The coverage does not include lab tests.
    Health/Wellness Education
    The plan covers the following health/wellness education benefits:
  • Health Club Membership/Fitness Classes
  • $0 copay for each Medicare-covered smoking cessation counseling session.
    $0 copay for each Medicare-covered HIV screening.
    HIV screening is covered for people with Medicare who are pregnant and people at increased risk for the infection including anyone who asks for the test. Medicare covers this test once every 12 months or up to three times during a pregnancy.
    Transportation
    $0 copay for up to 12 one-way trip(s) to plan-approved location every year.
    Acupuncture
    This plan does not cover Acupuncture.





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