Blue Medicare Freedom+ (PPO)

H3404 - 004 - 0
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Blue Medicare Freedom+ (PPO) is a Medicare Advantage (Part C) Plan by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina.

This page features plan details for 2024 Blue Medicare Freedom+ (PPO) H3404 – 004 – 0 available in Select North Carolina Counties.

IMPORTANT: This page has been updated with plan and premium data for 2024.

Locations

Blue Medicare Freedom+ (PPO) is offered in the following locations.

Plan Overview

Blue Medicare Freedom+ (PPO) offers the following coverage and cost-sharing.

Insurer:Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Health Plan Deductible:$0.00
MOOP:$13,300 In and Out-of-network
$8,850 In-network
Drugs Covered:No

Ready to sign up for Blue Medicare Freedom+ (PPO) ?

Get help from a licensed insurance agent.

Call 1-877-354-4611 TTY 711.

8am – 11pm EST. 7 days a week

Medicare Part B Give Back Benefit

The Part B Premium Reduction (Medicare Part B Give Back Benefit) lowers the cost of some Medicare Advantage plans. 

Blue Medicare Freedom+ (PPO) qualifies for a monthly Medicare Give Back Benefit of $100.00.

Premium Reduction:$100.00

Premium Breakdown

Blue Medicare Freedom+ (PPO) has a monthly premium of $0.00. This amount includes your Part C premium but does not include your Part B premium.
Part B Part C Part B Give Back Total
$174.70 $0.00 $100.00 $74.70
Please Note:
  • Your Part B premium may differ based on factors including late enrollment, income, and disability status.

Additional Benefits

Blue Medicare Freedom+ (PPO) also provides the following benefits.

Health plan deductible

$0

Other health plan deductibles?

In-network No

Maximum out-of-pocket enrollee responsibility (does not include prescription drugs)

$13,300 In and Out-of-network
$8,850 In-network

Optional supplemental benefits

No

Additional benefits and/or reduced cost-sharing for enrollees with certain health conditions?

In-network No

Outpatient hospital coverage

In-network 20% coinsurance per visit (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network 40% coinsurance per visit (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)

Doctor visits

In-network Primary20% coinsurance per visit (Not applicable.) (Not applicable.)
out-of-network Primary40% coinsurance per visit (Not applicable.) (Not applicable.)
In-network Specialist20% coinsurance per visit (Authorization is not required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network Specialist40% coinsurance per visit (Authorization is not required.) (Referral is not required.)

Preventive care

In-network $0 copay (Authorization is not required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network $0 copay (Authorization is not required.) (Referral is not required.)

Emergency care/Urgent care

Emergency$100 copay per visit (always covered) (Not applicable.) (Not applicable.)
Urgent care$55 copay per visit (always covered) (Not applicable.) (Not applicable.)

Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging

In-network Diagnostic tests and procedures20% coinsurance (Authorization is not required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network Diagnostic tests and procedures40% coinsurance (Authorization is not required.) (Referral is not required.)
In-network Lab services20% coinsurance (Authorization is not required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network Lab services40% coinsurance (Authorization is not required.) (Referral is not required.)
In-network Diagnostic radiology services (e.g., MRI)20% coinsurance (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network Diagnostic radiology services (e.g., MRI)40% coinsurance (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
In-network Outpatient x-rays20% coinsurance (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network Outpatient x-rays40% coinsurance (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)

Hearing

In-network Hearing exam20% coinsurance (Authorization is not required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network Hearing exam40% coinsurance (Authorization is not required.) (Referral is not required.)
Fitting/evaluationNot covered (There are no limits.) (Not applicable.) (Not applicable.)
Hearing aids – inner earNot covered (There are no limits.) (Not applicable.) (Not applicable.)
Hearing aids – outer earNot covered (There are no limits.) (Not applicable.) (Not applicable.)
Hearing aids – over the earNot covered (There are no limits.) (Not applicable.) (Not applicable.)

Preventive dental

Oral examNot covered (There are no limits.) (Not applicable.) (Not applicable.)
CleaningNot covered (There are no limits.) (Not applicable.) (Not applicable.)
Fluoride treatmentNot covered (There are no limits.) (Not applicable.) (Not applicable.)
Dental x-ray(s)Not covered (There are no limits.) (Not applicable.) (Not applicable.)

Comprehensive dental

Non-routine servicesNot covered (There are no limits.) (Not applicable.) (Not applicable.)
Diagnostic servicesNot covered (There are no limits.) (Not applicable.) (Not applicable.)
Restorative servicesNot covered (There are no limits.) (Not applicable.) (Not applicable.)
EndodonticsNot covered (There are no limits.) (Not applicable.) (Not applicable.)
PeriodonticsNot covered (There are no limits.) (Not applicable.) (Not applicable.)
ExtractionsNot covered (There are no limits.) (Not applicable.) (Not applicable.)
Prosthodontics, other oral/maxillofacial surgery, other servicesNot covered (There are no limits.) (Not applicable.) (Not applicable.)

Vision

Routine eye examNot covered (There are no limits.) (Not applicable.) (Not applicable.)
OtherNot covered (There are no limits.) (Not applicable.) (Not applicable.)
Contact lensesNot covered (There are no limits.) (Not applicable.) (Not applicable.)
Eyeglasses (frames and lenses)Not covered (There are no limits.) (Not applicable.) (Not applicable.)
Eyeglass framesNot covered (There are no limits.) (Not applicable.) (Not applicable.)
Eyeglass lensesNot covered (There are no limits.) (Not applicable.) (Not applicable.)
UpgradesNot covered (Not applicable.) (Not applicable.)

Rehabilitation services

In-network Occupational therapy visit$30 copay (Authorization is not required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network Occupational therapy visit40% coinsurance (Authorization is not required.) (Referral is not required.)
In-network Physical therapy and speech and language therapy visit$30 copay (Authorization is not required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network Physical therapy and speech and language therapy visit40% coinsurance (Authorization is not required.) (Referral is not required.)

Ground ambulance

In-network 20% coinsurance (Not applicable.) (Not applicable.)
out-of-network 40% coinsurance (Not applicable.) (Not applicable.)

Transportation

In-network $0 copay (Limits may apply.) (Authorization is not required.) (Referral is not required.)

Foot care (podiatry services)

In-network Foot exams and treatment20% coinsurance (Authorization is not required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network Foot exams and treatment40% coinsurance (Authorization is not required.) (Referral is not required.)
Routine foot careNot covered (Not applicable.) (Not applicable.)

Medical equipment/supplies

In-network Durable medical equipment (e.g., wheelchairs, oxygen)20% coinsurance per item (Authorization is required.) (Not applicable.)
out-of-network Durable medical equipment (e.g., wheelchairs, oxygen)40% coinsurance per item (Authorization is required.) (Not applicable.)
In-network Prosthetics (e.g., braces, artificial limbs)20% coinsurance per item (Authorization is required.) (Not applicable.)
out-of-network Prosthetics (e.g., braces, artificial limbs)40% coinsurance per item (Authorization is required.) (Not applicable.)
In-network Diabetes supplies20% coinsurance per item (Authorization is required.) (Not applicable.)
out-of-network Diabetes supplies40% coinsurance per item (Authorization is required.) (Not applicable.)

Wellness programs (e.g., fitness, nursing hotline)

Covered (Authorization is not required.) (Referral is not required.)

Medicare Part B drugs

In-network Chemotherapy0-20% coinsurance (Authorization is required.) (Not applicable.)
out-of-network Chemotherapy40% coinsurance (Authorization is required.) (Not applicable.)
In-network Other Part B drugs0-20% coinsurance (Authorization is required.) (Not applicable.)
out-of-network Other Part B drugs40% coinsurance (Authorization is required.) (Not applicable.)
In-network Part B Insulin drugs$35 copay (Authorization is required.) (Not applicable.)
out-of-network Part B Insulin drugs40% coinsurance (Authorization is required.) (Not applicable.)

Inpatient hospital coverage

In-network $2,080 per stay (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network 40% per stay (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)

Mental health services

In-network Inpatient hospital – psychiatric$1,937 per stay (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network Inpatient hospital – psychiatric40% per stay (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
In-network Outpatient group therapy visit with a psychiatrist20% coinsurance (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network Outpatient group therapy visit with a psychiatrist40% coinsurance (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
In-network Outpatient individual therapy visit with a psychiatrist20% coinsurance (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network Outpatient individual therapy visit with a psychiatrist40% coinsurance (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
In-network Outpatient group therapy visit20% coinsurance (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network Outpatient group therapy visit40% coinsurance (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
In-network Outpatient individual therapy visit20% coinsurance (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network Outpatient individual therapy visit40% coinsurance (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)

Skilled Nursing Facility

In-network $0 per day for days 1 through 20
$203 per day for days 21 through 60
$0 per day for days 61 through 100 (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network 40% per stay (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)

Ready to sign up for Blue Medicare Freedom+ (PPO) ?

Get help from a licensed insurance agent.

Call 1-877-354-4611 TTY 711.

8am – 11pm EST. 7 days a week

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