2012 Medicare Advantage Plan Details | |||||
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Medicare Plan Name: | Texas Community Care - Dual Plus (HMO SNP) | ||||
Location: | Freestone, Texas Click to see other locations | ||||
Plan ID: | H4529 - 031 - 0 Click to see other plans | ||||
Member Services: | 1-800-573-8597 TTY users 1-866-573-8591 | ||||
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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 |
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Email a copy of the Texas Community Care - Dual Plus (HMO SNP) benefit details | |||||
— Medicare Plan Features — | |||||
Monthly Premium: | $0.00 for people who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid. (see Plan Premium Details below) | ||||
Annual Rx Deductible: | $0 for people who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid. | ||||
Annual Rx Initial Coverage Limit (ICL): | $2,930 | ||||
Health Plan Type: | Local HMO | ||||
Special Needs Plan (SNP) Eligibility Requirement: | Dual-Eligible | ||||
Additional Rx Gap Coverage? | No additional gap coverage, only the Donut Hole Discount | ||||
Total Number of Formulary Drugs: | 3,214 drugs | Browse the Texas Community Care - Dual Plus (HMO SNP) Formulary | |||
This plan has drug tiers. See cost-sharing highlights below. | |||||
Formulary Drug Details: | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3 | Tier 4 | Tier 5 |
• Preferred Pharmacy Cost-Sharing during initial coverage phase: | cost-sharing data not available. | ||||
• Number of Drugs per Tier: | |||||
Plan's Pharmacy Search: | http://www.texascommunitycare.com | ||||
Plan Offers Mail Order? | Yes | ||||
Number of Members enrolled in this plan in (H4529 - 031): | 217 members | ||||
Plan’s Summary Star Rating: | 2.5 out of 5 Stars. | ||||
• Customer Service Rating: | Insufficient data to rate this plan. | ||||
• Member Experience Rating: | 3 out of 5 Stars. | ||||
• Drug Cost Accuracy Rating: | 3 out of 5 Stars. | ||||
— 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 | |||||
* Depending on your level of Medicaid eligibility you may not have any cost-sharing responsibility for original Medicare services | |||||
** Please consult with your plan about cost sharing when receiving services from out-of-network providers. | |||||
$0 monthly plan premium* | |||||
$0 annual deductible.* | |||||
$3 400 out-of-pocket limit for Medicare-covered services. However in this plan you will have no cost sharing responsibility for Medicare-covered services based on your level of Medicaid eligibility. | |||||
** 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 ** | |||||
Over-the-Counter Items | |||||
Please visit our plan website to see our list of covered Over-the-Counter items. OTC items may be purchased only for the enrollee. Please contact the plan for specific instructions for using this benefit. | |||||
Transportation | |||||
$0 copay for up to 24 one-way trip(s) to plan-approved location every year | |||||
** Important Information ** | |||||
Premium and Other Important Information | |||||
* Depending on your level of Medicaid eligibility you may not have any cost-sharing responsibility for original Medicare services | |||||
** Please consult with your plan about cost sharing when receiving services from out-of-network providers. | |||||
$0 monthly plan premium* | |||||
$0 annual deductible.* | |||||
$3 400 out-of-pocket limit for Medicare-covered services. However in this plan you will have no cost sharing responsibility for Medicare-covered services based on your level of Medicaid eligibility. | |||||
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 | |||||
No limit to the number of days covered by the plan each hospital stay. | |||||
You will not be charged additional cost sharing for professional services | |||||
$0 annual deductible* | |||||
$0 copay* | |||||
Except in an emergency your doctor must tell the plan that you are going to be admitted to the hospital. | |||||
Inpatient Mental Health Care | |||||
$0 copay* | |||||
You get up to 190 days of inpatient psychiatric hospital care in a lifetime. Inpatient psychiatric hospital services count toward the 190-day lifetime limitation only if certain conditions are met. This limitation does not apply to inpatient psychiatric services furnished in a general hospital. | |||||
$0 annual deductible* | |||||
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. | |||||
$0 annual deductible* | |||||
$0 copay for SNF services* | |||||
You will not be charged additional cost sharing for professional services | |||||
For Non-Medicare Supplemental SNF stays: Days 1 - 20: $___ per day Days 21 - 100: $___ 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. Your plan will pay for a consultative visit before you select hospice. | |||||
** Outpatient Care ** | |||||
Doctor Office Visits | |||||
Authorization rules may apply. | |||||
$0 copay for each primary care doctor visit for Medicare-covered benefits.* | |||||
$0 copay for the cost of each in-area network urgent care Medicare-covered visit.* | |||||
$0 copay for each specialist doctor visit for Medicare-covered benefits.* | |||||
Chiropractic Services | |||||
$0 copay for Medicare-covered chiropractic visits* | |||||
$0 copay for up to 5 supplemental routine visit(s) every year | |||||
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 | |||||
$0 copay for Medicare-covered podiatry benefits.* | |||||
$0 copay for up to 3 supplemental routine visit(s) every year | |||||
Medicare-covered podiatry benefits are for medically-necessary foot care. | |||||
Outpatient Mental Health Care | |||||
Authorization rules may apply. | |||||
$0 copay for Medicare-covered Mental Health visits* | |||||
$0 copay for each Medicare-covered visit with a psychiatrist* | |||||
$0 copay for Medicare-covered partial hospitalization program services* | |||||
Outpatient Substance Abuse Care | |||||
Authorization rules may apply. | |||||
$0 copay for Medicare-covered visits* | |||||
Outpatient Services/Surgery | |||||
Authorization rules may apply. | |||||
$0 copay for each Medicare-covered ambulatory surgical center visit* | |||||
$0 copay for each Medicare-covered outpatient hospital facility visit* | |||||
Ambulance Services | |||||
Authorization rules may apply. | |||||
$0 copay for Medicare-covered ambulance benefits.* | |||||
Emergency Care | |||||
$0 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. | |||||
Urgently Needed Care | |||||
$0 copay for Medicare-covered urgently-needed-care visits* | |||||
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. | |||||
$0 copay for Medicare-covered Occupational Therapy visits* | |||||
$0 copay for Medicare-covered Physical and/or Speech and Language Therapy visits* | |||||
** Outpatient Medical Services and Supplies ** | |||||
Durable Medical Equipment | |||||
Authorization rules may apply. | |||||
$0 copay for Medicare-covered items* | |||||
Prosthetic Devices | |||||
Authorization rules may apply. | |||||
$0 copay for Medicare-covered items* | |||||
Diabetes Programs and Supplies | |||||
$0 copay for Diabetes self-management training* | |||||
$0 copay for: | |||||
'Diagnostic Tests, X-Rays, Lab Services, and Radiology Services' | |||||
Authorization rules may apply. | |||||
$0 copay for Medicare-covered: | |||||
** Preventive Services ** | |||||
Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services | |||||
Authorization rules may apply. | |||||
$0 copay for: | |||||
Preventive Services and Wellness/Education Programs | |||||
$0 copay for all preventive services covered under Original Medicare at zero cost sharing: | |||||
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. Please contact plan for details. | |||||
The plan covers the following supplemental education/wellness programs: | |||||
Kidney Disease and Conditions | |||||
Authorization rules may apply. | |||||
$0 copay for renal dialysis* | |||||
$0 copay for kidney disease education services* | |||||
Outpatient Prescription Drugs | |||||
$0 annual deductible for Part B-covered drugs.* | |||||
$0 copay 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.texascommunitycare.com on the web. | |||||
Different out-of-pocket costs may apply for people who | |||||
The plan offers national in-network prescription coverage (i.e. this would include 50 states and the District of Columbia). 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 you the plan and Medicare. | |||||
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 Texas Community Care - Dual Plus (HMO SNP) 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. | |||||
You pay a $0 annual deductible. | |||||
Depending on your income and institutional status you pay the following: For generic drugs (including brand drugs treated as generic) either: | |||||
You can get drugs the following way(s): | |||||
Not all drugs are available at this extended day supply. Please contact the plan for more information. | |||||
You can get drugs the following way(s): | |||||
You can get drugs the following way(s): | |||||
Not all drugs are available at this extended day supply. Please contact the plan for more information. | |||||
You pay a $0 copay. | |||||
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 Texas Community Care - Dual Plus (HMO SNP). | |||||
You can get drugs the following way: | |||||
Depending on your income and institutional status you will be reimbursed by Texas Community Care - Dual Plus (HMO SNP) up to the plan's cost of the drug minus the following: For generic drugs purchased out-of-network (including brand drugs treated as generic) either: | |||||
You will be reimbursed in full for drugs purchased out-of-network. | |||||
Dental Services | |||||
$0 copay for Medicare-covered dental benefits* | |||||
$0 copay for the following preventive dental benefits: | |||||
Plan offers additional comprehensive dental benefits. | |||||
$1 000 plan coverage limit for dental benefits every year | |||||
Hearing Services | |||||
Authorization rules may apply. | |||||
$0 copay for Medicare-covered diagnostic hearing exams* | |||||
$0 copay for up to 1 hearing aid(s) every three years | |||||
$1 200 plan coverage limit for hearing aids every three years. | |||||
** Additional Benefits ** | |||||
Vision Services | |||||
$0 copay for diagnosis and treatment for diseases and conditions of the eye* | |||||
$0 copay for | |||||
$150 plan coverage limit for eye wear every two years. | |||||
Over-the-Counter Items | |||||
Please visit our plan website to see our list of covered Over-the-Counter items. OTC items may be purchased only for the enrollee. Please contact the plan for specific instructions for using this benefit. | |||||
Transportation | |||||
$0 copay for up to 24 one-way trip(s) to plan-approved location every year | |||||
Acupuncture | |||||
This plan does not cover Acupuncture. | |||||
** Inpatient Care ** | |||||
Inpatient Hospital Care | |||||
No limit to the number of days covered by the plan each hospital stay. | |||||
You will not be charged additional cost sharing for professional services | |||||
$0 annual deductible* | |||||
$0 copay* | |||||
Except in an emergency your doctor must tell the plan that you are going to be admitted to the hospital. | |||||
** Outpatient Care ** | |||||
Doctor Office Visits | |||||
Authorization rules may apply. | |||||
$0 copay for each primary care doctor visit for Medicare-covered benefits.* | |||||
$0 copay for the cost of each in-area network urgent care Medicare-covered visit.* | |||||
$0 copay for each specialist doctor visit for Medicare-covered benefits.* | |||||
Outpatient Services/Surgery | |||||
Authorization rules may apply. | |||||
$0 copay for each Medicare-covered ambulatory surgical center visit* | |||||
$0 copay for each Medicare-covered outpatient hospital facility visit* | |||||
Ambulance Services | |||||
Authorization rules may apply. | |||||
$0 copay for Medicare-covered ambulance benefits.* | |||||
** Outpatient Medical Services and Supplies ** | |||||
Durable Medical Equipment | |||||
Authorization rules may apply. | |||||
$0 copay for Medicare-covered items* | |||||
'Diagnostic Tests, X-Rays, Lab Services, and Radiology Services' | |||||
Authorization rules may apply. | |||||
$0 copay for Medicare-covered: | |||||
** Additional Benefits ** | |||||
Over-the-Counter Items | |||||
Please visit our plan website to see our list of covered Over-the-Counter items. OTC items may be purchased only for the enrollee. Please contact the plan for specific instructions for using this benefit. | |||||
Transportation | |||||
$0 copay for up to 24 one-way trip(s) to plan-approved location every year |