Empire MediBlue Service Select (HMO)

H8432 - 036 - 0
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Empire MediBlue Service Select (HMO) is a Medicare Advantage Plan by Empire BlueCross BlueShield.

This page features plan details for 2023 Empire MediBlue Service Select (HMO) H8432 – 036 – 0 available in Select Counties in New York.

IMPORTANT: This page features the 2023 version of this plan. See the 2025 version using the link below:

Locations

Empire MediBlue Service Select (HMO) is offered in the following locations.

Plan Overview

Empire MediBlue Service Select (HMO) offers the following coverage and cost-sharing.

Insurer:Empire BlueCross BlueShield
Health Plan Deductible:$0.00
MOOP:$6,700 In-network
Drugs Covered:No

Ready to sign up for Empire MediBlue Service Select (HMO) ?

Get help from a licensed insurance agent.

Call 1-877-354-4611 / TTY 711.

M-F: 8:00 am – 10:00 pm EST

Sat-Sun: 8:00 am – 9:00 pm EST

Premium Breakdown

Empire MediBlue Service Select (HMO) 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
$164.90 $0.00 $0.00 $
Please Note:
  • Your Part B premium may differ based on factors including late enrollment, income, and disability status.

Additional Benefits

Empire MediBlue Service Select (HMO) also provides the following benefits.

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

In-Network: No

Dental (comprehensive)

Diagnostic services: Not covered (no limits)
Endodontics: Not covered (no limits)
Extractions: Not covered (no limits)
Non-routine services: Not covered (no limits)
Periodontics: Not covered (no limits)
Prosthodontics, other oral/maxillofacial surgery, other services: Not covered (no limits)
Restorative services: Not covered (no limits)

Dental (preventive)

Cleaning: Not covered (no limits)
Dental x-ray(s): Not covered (no limits)
Fluoride treatment: Not covered (no limits)
Oral exam: Not covered (no limits)

Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging

Diagnostic radiology services (e.g., MRI): $50-100 copay (authorization required) (referral required)
Diagnostic tests and procedures: $0-50 copay (authorization required) (referral required)
Lab services: $0 copay (authorization required) (referral required)
Outpatient x-rays: $20-50 copay (authorization required) (referral required)

Doctor visits

Primary: $10 copay per visit
Specialist: $30 copay per visit (authorization required) (referral required)

Emergency care/Urgent care

Emergency: $90 copay per visit (always covered)
Urgent care: $60 copay per visit (always covered)

Foot care (podiatry services)

Foot exams and treatment: $30 copay (authorization required) (referral required)
Routine foot care: Not covered

Ground ambulance

$300 copay

Health plan deductible

$0.00

Health plan deductibles (other)

In-Network: No

Hearing

Fitting/evaluation: Not covered (no limits)
Hearing aids – inner ear: Not covered (no limits)
Hearing aids – outer ear: Not covered (no limits)
Hearing aids – over the ear: Not covered (no limits)
Hearing exam: $30 copay (authorization required) (referral required)

Hospital coverage (inpatient)

$350 per day for days 1 through 5
$0 per day for days 6 through 90 (authorization required) (referral not required)

Hospital coverage (outpatient)

$0-300 copay per visit (authorization required) (referral required)

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

$6,700 In-network

Medical equipment/supplies

Diabetes supplies: $0 copay (authorization not required)
Durable medical equipment (e.g., wheelchairs, oxygen): 0-20% coinsurance per item (authorization required)
Prosthetics (e.g., braces, artificial limbs): 20% coinsurance per item (authorization required)

Medicare Part B drugs

Chemotherapy: 20% coinsurance (authorization required)
Other Part B drugs: 20% coinsurance (authorization required)

Mental health services

Inpatient hospital – psychiatric: $415 per day for days 1 through 4
$0 per day for days 5 through 90 (authorization required) (referral not required)
Outpatient group therapy visit: $40 copay (authorization required) (referral required)
Outpatient group therapy visit with a psychiatrist: $40 copay (authorization required) (referral required)
Outpatient individual therapy visit: $40 copay (authorization required) (referral required)
Outpatient individual therapy visit with a psychiatrist: $40 copay (authorization required) (referral required)

Optional supplemental benefits

Yes

Preventive care

$0 copay (authorization not required) (referral not required)

Rehabilitation services

Occupational therapy visit: $40 copay (authorization required) (referral required)
Physical therapy and speech and language therapy visit: $40 copay (authorization required) (referral required)

Skilled Nursing Facility

$0 per day for days 1 through 20
$196 per day for days 21 through 100 (authorization required) (referral not required)

Transportation

Not covered

Vision

Contact lenses: Not covered (no limits)
Eyeglass frames: Not covered (no limits)
Eyeglass lenses: Not covered (no limits)
Eyeglasses (frames and lenses): Not covered (no limits)
Other: Not covered (no limits)
Routine eye exam: $0 copay (limits may apply) (authorization not required) (referral not required)
Upgrades: Not covered

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

Covered (authorization not required) (referral not required)

Optional Benefits

Package #1

Preventive dental:Monthly Premium:$14.00
Preventive dental:Deductible:N/A

Package #2

Comprehensive dental:Monthly Premium:$22.00
Comprehensive dental:Deductible:N/A
Eyewear:Monthly Premium:$22.00
Eyewear:Deductible:N/A
Preventive dental:Monthly Premium:$22.00
Preventive dental:Deductible:N/A

Package #3

Preventive dental:Monthly Premium:$43.00
Preventive dental:Deductible:N/A
Comprehensive dental:Monthly Premium:$43.00
Comprehensive dental:Deductible:N/A
Eyewear:Monthly Premium:$43.00
Eyewear:Deductible:N/A

Ready to sign up for Empire MediBlue Service Select (HMO) ?

Get help from a licensed insurance agent.

Call 1-877-354-4611 / TTY 711.

M-F: 8:00 am – 10:00 pm EST

Sat-Sun: 8:00 am – 9:00 pm EST

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