Freedom Blue PPO Distinct (PPO)

H8166 - 004 - 0
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Freedom Blue PPO Distinct (PPO) is a Medicare Advantage Plan by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.

This page features plan details for 2024 Freedom Blue PPO Distinct (PPO) H8166 – 004 – 0 available in Delaware.

IMPORTANT: This page features the 2024 version of this plan. See the 2025 version using the link below:

Locations

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

Plan Overview

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

Insurer:Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
Health Plan Deductible:
MOOP:$6,000.00
Drugs Covered:Yes

Ready to sign up for Freedom Blue PPO Distinct (PPO) ?

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

Freedom Blue PPO Distinct (PPO) has a monthly premium of $25.00. This amount includes your Part C and D premiums but does not include your Part B premium. The following is a breakdown of your monthly premium with Part B costs included.
Part B Part C Part D Part B Give Back Total
$174.70 $0.00 $25.00 $0.00 $
Please Note:
  • Your Part B premium may differ based on factors including late enrollment, income, and disability status.
  • You may also qualify for “Extra Help” on drug costs. See the Part D Premium Reduction section below for more details.

Drug Info

Freedom Blue PPO Distinct (PPO) provides the following cost-sharing on drugs. Please check the plan’s formulary for specific drugs covered.

Drug Deductible:$0.00
Initial Coverage Limit:$5,030.00
Catastrophic Coverage Limit:$8,000.00
Drug Benefit Type:Enhanced Alternative
Additional Gap Coverage:
Formulary Link: Formulary Link

Part D Premium Reduction

The Low-Income Subsidy (also known as LIS or “Extra Help”) helps people with Medicare lower the cost of prescription drugs.

The table below shows how the LIS impacts the Part D premium of this plan.

Part DLIS Full
$25.00$

Initial Coverage Phase

After you pay your $0.00 drug deductible, you will pay the following costs for drugs in each tier until your total drug costs (including what this plan has paid and what you have paid) reach $5,030.00. Once you reach that amount, you will enter the next coverage phase.

Gap Coverage Phase

Tier Cost
All other tiers (Generic)25%
All other tiers (Brand-name)25%

Catastrophic Coverage Phase

After your yearly out-of-pocket drug costs (including drugs purchased through your retail pharmacy and through mail order) reach $8,000.00, you pay nothing for Medicare Part D covered drugs. However, you may still pay a share of the costs for excluded drugs covered under any enhanced benefit. Please note, that this plan has a Enhanced Alternative benefit type.

Additional Benefits

Freedom Blue PPO Distinct (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)

$9,550 In and Out-of-network
$6,000 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 $250 copay per visit (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network $300 copay per visit (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)

Doctor visits

In-network Primary$0 copay (Not applicable.) (Not applicable.)
out-of-network Primary$0 copay (Not applicable.) (Not applicable.)
In-network Specialist$20 copay per visit (Authorization is not required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network Specialist$20 copay 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$35 copay per visit (always covered) (Not applicable.) (Not applicable.)

Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging

In-network Diagnostic tests and procedures$0-10 copay (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network Diagnostic tests and procedures$50 copay (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
In-network Lab services$0-10 copay (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network Lab services$50 copay (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
In-network Diagnostic radiology services (e.g., MRI)$195 copay (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network Diagnostic radiology services (e.g., MRI)$300 copay (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
In-network Outpatient x-rays$15 copay (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network Outpatient x-rays$45 copay (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)

Hearing

In-network Hearing exam$20 copay (Authorization is not required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network Hearing exam$20 copay (Authorization is not required.) (Referral is not required.)
Fitting/evaluationNot covered (There are no limits.) (Not applicable.) (Not applicable.)
In-network Hearing aids$699-999 copay (Limits may apply.) (Authorization is not required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network Hearing aids$0 copay (Limits may apply.) (Authorization is not required.) (Referral is not required.)

Preventive dental

In-network Office visit$0.00 (Authorization is not required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network Office visit30% coinsurance (Authorization is not required.) (Referral is not required.)
Oral examCovered under office visit (Limits may apply.) (Authorization is not required.) (Referral is not required.)
CleaningCovered under office visit (Limits may apply.) (Authorization is not required.) (Referral is not required.)
Fluoride treatmentCovered under office visit (Limits may apply.) (Authorization is not required.) (Referral is not required.)
Dental x-ray(s)Covered under office visit (Limits may apply.) (Authorization is not required.) (Referral is not required.)

Comprehensive dental

In-network Non-routine services40% coinsurance (Limits may apply.) (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network Non-routine services40% coinsurance (Limits may apply.) (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
In-network Diagnostic services40% coinsurance (Limits may apply.) (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network Diagnostic services40% coinsurance (Limits may apply.) (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
In-network Restorative services40% coinsurance (Limits may apply.) (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network Restorative services40% coinsurance (Limits may apply.) (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
In-network Endodontics40% coinsurance (Limits may apply.) (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network Endodontics40% coinsurance (Limits may apply.) (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
In-network Periodontics40% coinsurance (Limits may apply.) (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network Periodontics40% coinsurance (Limits may apply.) (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
In-network Extractions40% coinsurance (Limits may apply.) (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network Extractions40% coinsurance (Limits may apply.) (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
In-network Prosthodontics, other oral/maxillofacial surgery, other services40% coinsurance (Limits may apply.) (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network Prosthodontics, other oral/maxillofacial surgery, other services40% coinsurance (Limits may apply.) (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)

Vision

In-network Routine eye exam$0 copay (Limits may apply.) (Authorization is not required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network Routine eye exam$50 copay (Limits may apply.) (Authorization is not required.) (Referral is not required.)
OtherNot covered (There are no limits.) (Not applicable.) (Not applicable.)
In-network Contact lenses$0 copay (Limits may apply.) (Authorization is not required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network Contact lenses$0 copay (Limits may apply.) (Authorization is not required.) (Referral is not required.)
Eyeglasses (frames and lenses)Not covered (There are no limits.) (Not applicable.) (Not applicable.)
In-network Eyeglass frames$0 copay (Limits may apply.) (Authorization is not required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network Eyeglass frames$0 copay (Limits may apply.) (Authorization is not required.) (Referral is not required.)
In-network Eyeglass lenses$0 copay (Limits may apply.) (Authorization is not required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network Eyeglass lenses$0 copay (Limits may apply.) (Authorization is not required.) (Referral is not required.)
In-network Upgrades$0 copay (Limits may apply.) (Authorization is not required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network Upgrades$0 copay (Limits may apply.) (Authorization is not required.) (Referral is not required.)

Rehabilitation services

In-network Occupational therapy visit$20 copay (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network Occupational therapy visit$50 copay (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
In-network Physical therapy and speech and language therapy visit$20 copay (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network Physical therapy and speech and language therapy visit$50 copay (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)

Ground ambulance

In-network $250 copay (Not applicable.) (Not applicable.)
out-of-network $250 copay or 30% coinsurance (Not applicable.) (Not applicable.)

Transportation

Not covered (Not applicable.) (Not applicable.)

Foot care (podiatry services)

In-network Foot exams and treatment$20 copay (Authorization is not required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network Foot exams and treatment$20 copay (Authorization is not required.) (Referral is not required.)
In-network Routine foot care$20 copay (Limits may apply.) (Authorization is not required.) (Referral is not required.)

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)30% 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)30% coinsurance per item (Authorization is required.) (Not applicable.)
In-network Diabetes supplies0-20% coinsurance per item (Authorization is required.) (Not applicable.)
out-of-network Diabetes supplies30% 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 Chemotherapy30% 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 drugs30% coinsurance (Authorization is required.) (Not applicable.)
In-network Part B Insulin drugs0-20% coinsurance (up to $35) (Authorization is required.) (Not applicable.)
out-of-network Part B Insulin drugs30% coinsurance (Authorization is required.) (Not applicable.)

Inpatient hospital coverage

In-network $350 per stay (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network $350 per day for days 1 through 5
$0 per day for days 6 through 90 (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)

Mental health services

In-network Inpatient hospital – psychiatric$425 per day for days 1 through 3
$0 per day for days 4 through 90 (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network Inpatient hospital – psychiatric$500 per day for days 1 through 3
$0 per day for days 4 through 90 (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
In-network Outpatient group therapy visit with a psychiatrist$35 copay (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network Outpatient group therapy visit with a psychiatrist$45 copay (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
In-network Outpatient individual therapy visit with a psychiatrist$35 copay (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network Outpatient individual therapy visit with a psychiatrist$45 copay (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
In-network Outpatient group therapy visit$30 copay (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network Outpatient group therapy visit$45 copay (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
In-network Outpatient individual therapy visit$30 copay (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network Outpatient individual therapy visit$45 copay (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 100 (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)
out-of-network 30% per stay (Authorization is required.) (Referral is not required.)

Ready to sign up for Freedom Blue PPO Distinct (PPO) ?

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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