Benefits

Benefits

Basic

Classic

You Pay:

You Pay:

Out-of-Pocket Maximum

$5,000

$2,500

Inpatient Hospital

$215 copay per day for up to 5 days, $0 copay per day after 5 days

$100 copay per day for up to 3 days, $0 copay per day after 3 days

Doctor Office Visits

$30 copay per primary care visit, $45 copay per specialist visit

$10 copay per primary care visit, $25 copay per specialist visit

Outpatient        Services / Surgery

$250 copay per visit

$100 copay per visit

Annual Physical

No copay

Emergency Care

$50 copay (waived if admitted)

Skilled Nursing Facility

$125 for days 21-100

$0 for days 1-100

Home Health Care

No copay

Diagnostic Tests, X-rays and Lab Services

No copay

Preventive Screenings

No copay

Immunizations

No copay

Diabetic Supplies

No copay

Dental Services

Not covered

Plan pays up to $100 per year

Hearing Services

$30 copay for diagnostic exams per visit; Routine exams and hearing aids not covered

$10 copay for routine and diagnostic exams per visit; Hearing aids not covered

Vision Services

$30 copay for diagnostic exams per visit

$10 copay for routine and diagnostic exams per visit; Plan pays $100 toward eyewear annually

Summary of Benefits

Basic

Classic

Evidence of Coverage

Basic

Classic

*You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium if it is not otherwise paid for under Medicaid or by another third-party.

All services must be covered by Medicare or the BlueAdvantage PFFS plan for these cost sharing amounts to apply. For a complete list of benefits as compared to Original Medicare, please see the Summary of Benefits. For detailed information on this plan and its major limitations or exclusions, please review the Evidence of Coverage. For full information on BlueAdvantage PFFS Medical-Only, please contact us.

For full information on BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee benefits, call our Customer Service Department at 1-866-210-1522, 8 am to 9 pm, Eastern Time, 7 days a week. TTY users should call, 1-877-664-6422. From March 1 to September 30, you may be required to leave a voice mail on weekends and holidays. Calls will be returned within one business day.

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee’s Medicare contract is renewed annually. The availability of coverage beyond the end of this contract year is not guaranteed. Benefits, premiums, copays and coinsurance amounts may change on January 1, 2011.

 
 

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