Blue Medicare Freedom+ (PPO) - H3404-004-000

4.5 out of 5 stars* for plan year 2025

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Blue Medicare Freedom+ (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

Plan ID: H3404-004-000

* Every year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system.

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North Carolina Medicare beneficiaries may want to consider reviewing their Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan options. A Medicare Advantage plan combines your Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) benefits into a single plan.

Most Medicare Advantage plans cover prescription drugs, and many plans may offer other extra benefits Original Medicare doesn’t cover.

Learn more about North Carolina Medicare Advantage plans like the one below and find a plan that offers the benefits you want at an affordable price.

Enrollment may be limited to certain times of the year. See why you may be able to enroll.

Basic Costs and Coverage

Coverage	Details
Monthly plan premium	$0.00
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
Hearing coverage
Prescription drugs
Medical deductible	-$1.00
Out-of-pocket maximum	$9,350.00
Initial drug coverage limit	$0.00
Catastrophic drug coverage limit	$2,000.00
Primary care doctor visit	Out-of-Network: Doctor Office Visit Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Primary Care Office Visit 40%
Specialty doctor visit	Out-of-Network: Doctor Specialty Visit Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Physician Specialist Office Visit 40% Specialist coinsurance also applies to acupuncture for chronic Low Back Pain (cLBP)
Inpatient hospital care	In-Network: Acute Hospital Services: Copayment for Acute Hospital Services per Stay $2185 days 1-90 $816 days 91-150 Prior Authorization Required for Acute Hospital Services Out-of-Network: Acute Hospital Services: Coinsurance for Acute Hospital Services per Stay 40%
Urgent care	Urgent Care: Copayment for Urgent Care $45
Emergency room visit	Emergency Care: Copayment for Emergency Care $100 Copayment for Medicare Covered Emergency Care waived if you are admitted to the hospital with in 48 hours
Ambulance transportation	Out-of-Network: Ambulance Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Ground 40% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Air 40%

Health Care Services and Medical Supplies

Blue Medicare Freedom+ (PPO) covers a range of additional benefits. Learn more about Blue Medicare Freedom+ (PPO) benefits, some of which may not be covered by Original Medicare (Part A and Part B).

Coverage	Details
Chiropractic services	In-Network: Chiropractic Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Chiropractic Services $15
Diabetes supplies, training, nutrition therapy and monitoring	In-Network: Diabetic Supplies and Services: Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Diabetic Supplies 20% Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts 20%
Durable medical equipment (DME)	Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Durable Medical Equipment Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Durable Medical Equipment 40%
Diagnostic tests, lab and radiology services, and X-rays	Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests 40% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Lab Services 40% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Radiological Services 40% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 40% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient X-Ray Services 40%
Home health care	In-Network: Home Health Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Home Health Services $0 Prior Authorization Required for Home Health Services
Mental health inpatient care	In-Network: Psychiatric Hospital Services: Copayment for Psychiatric Hospital Services per Stay $2036 days 1-90 $816 days 91-150 Prior Authorization Required for Psychiatric Hospital Services Out-of-Network: Psychiatric Hospital Services: Coinsurance for Psychiatric Hospital per Stay 40%
Mental health outpatient care	Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Mental Health Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions 40% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Group Sessions 40%
Outpatient services/surgery	Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services 40% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulatory Surgical Center Services 40%
Outpatient substance abuse care	In-Network: Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions 20% Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Group Sessions 20%
Over-the-counter items	Out-of-Network: Non-Medicare Covered Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items Services: Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items $0
Podiatry services	In-Network: Podiatry Services: Coinsurance for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services 20%
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) care	In-Network: Skilled Nursing Facility Services: $0 per day for days 1 to 20 $214 per day for days 21 to 60 $0 per day for days 61 to 100 Prior Authorization Required for Skilled Nursing Facility Services

Dental Benefits

The following dental services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage.

Coverage	Details
Dental care	Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Preventive Dental Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Preventive Dental 40%

Vision Benefits

The following vision services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage

Coverage	Details
Vision care	In-Network: Medicare Covered Eye Exams Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Eye Exams 20% Medicare Covered Eyewear $0 Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Eye Exams Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Eye Exams 40% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Eyewear 40%

Hearing Benefits

The following hearing services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage.

Coverage	Details
Hearing care	Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Hearing Exams Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Hearing Exams 40%

Preventive Services and Health/Wellness Education Programs

The following services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage.

Coverage	Details
Preventive services and health/wellness education programs	Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services $0

When reviewing North Carolina Medicare plans, be sure to find out if your doctors are part of the plan network. If a Medicare Advantage plan covers prescription drugs, make sure the plan formulary (list of drugs covered by the plan) includes your drugs.

You may be able to find plans in your part of North Carolina that offer similar benefits at similar or lower prices than the plan above. Call 1-800-557-6059 TTY 711, 24/7 to speak with a licensed insurance agent who can help you compare plans.

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