2015 Plan Comparison

2015 Plan Comparison
The benefit information provided is a brief summary, not
a complete description of benefits. For more information,
contact the plan. Limitations, copayments, and
restrictions may apply. Benefits, formulary, pharmacy
network, premium and/or copayments/coinsurance may
change on January 1 of each year. You must continue to
pay your Medicare Part B premium.
Massachusetts
For 2015, HNE Medicare Advantage received an
Overall Star Rating of 4.5 out of a possible 5 Stars from Medicare.**
HNE Medicare Advantage is an HMO plan with a
Medicare contract. Enrollment in HNE Medicare
Advantage depends on contract renewal.
Please contact HNE Medicare Advantage for details
at 413.787.0010 or 877.431.2122. TTY/TDD users call
800.439.2370. A representative is available between
8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Monday – Friday (October 1 February 14: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., 7 days a week).
If you’d like to come to our office and meet with an HNE
Medicare Specialist* or Member Services Representative,
we are located on the 15th floor of Monarch Place in
Springfield. HNE’s office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.,
Monday – Friday.
For questions related to Prescription Drug coverage, call
800.546.5677, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. TTY/TDD
users should call 866.706.4757.
*Licensed health insurance sales representatives
**HNE Medicare Advantage is a 4.5 star overall rated
plan for 2015. Medicare evaluates plans based on a
5-Star rating system. Star Ratings are calculated each
year and may change from one year to the next. Go to
medicare.gov to check Medicare Star Ratings.
To learn more visit hne.com/medicare
or call us at 877.431.2122
or
TTY 800.439.2370
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
(October 1 through February 14:
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., 7 days a week)
One Monarch Place • Suite 1500
Springfield, MA 01144-1500
413.787.0010 • 877.443.3314
TTY/TDD 800.439.2370
hne.com/medicare
H8578_2015_023MAS Accepted
Kerry, Sarah, Lee, and Carla,
Your HNE Medicare Specialist Team*
HNE Medicare Freedom (HMO-POS)
Point of Service Plan
In Network
Out-of-Network
$210
HNE Medicare Premium
(HMO)**
HNE Medicare Plus
(HMO)
HNE Medicare Basic
(HMO)**
HNE Medicare Value
(HMO)
$156
$106
$75
$20
$3,400
$3,400
$3,400
$6,700
$3,400
No Out-of-Pocket Maximum
Office Visits
($0 annual preventive exam)
$15
$20
$30
$35
$15
$55
Specialist Office Visits
$20
$30
$40
$45
$20
$55
Inpatient Hospital
$300 per admission***
$600 per admission***
$900 per admission***
$295 per day for Days 1-5
$300 per admission***
$300 per day for Days 1-5 PA
Outpatient Surgery
$150*
$300*
$450*
20% coinsurance*
$150*
20% coinsurance PA
Days 1-20: $25 copay per day*
Days 21-50: $40 copay per day
Days 51-100: $0 copay
Days 1-20: $0 copay per day*
Days 21-50: $75 copay per day
Days 51-100: $0 copay
Monthly Plan Premium
Medical Out-of-Pocket Maximum
Days 1-20: $20 copay per day* Days 1-20: $40 copay per day*
Days 21-100: $0 copay
Days 21-100: $0 copay
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
World Wide Emergency Room (ER)
Ambulance
Outpatient Rehabilitation
(PA after visit 25)****
High Cost Imaging
Lab Work/X-rays
Durable Medical Equipment/
Prosthetics
Additional Benefits
Preventive Hearing Exam+
Preventive Vision Exam+
Vision Eye Wear Allowance+
Dental Services Allowance+
Fitness Center/Weight Watchers /
Safety Items/Over-the-Counter
Allowance+
$65
$65
$65
$65
$100*
$100*
$100*
$150*
$20*
$30*
$40*
$40*
$100*
$150*
$200*
$200*
$0
$0
$0 for Labs; $10 for X-Rays
10% coinsurance
10% coinsurance*
15% coinsurance*
20% coinsurance*
20% coinsurance*
$20
$30
$40
$45
$0
$0
$0
$0
$100 every two years
$100 every two years
$100 every two years
$100 every two years
$100 every two years
$150 per year
$150 per year
$150 per year
$150 per year
$150 per year
$150 per year
$150 per year
$150 per year
$150 per year
$150 per year
$350 per year (if on chemotherapy)
$350 per year (if on chemotherapy)
$350 per year (if on chemotherapy)
$350 per year (if on chemotherapy) $350 per year (if on chemotherapy)
Prescription Drug (Part D) Coverage
Deductible
N/A
N/A
N/A
$150
N/A
$10 Generics; $45 Brand;
$90 Brand Non-preferred;
33% Specialty
$10 Generics; $45 Brand;
$90 Brand Non-preferred;
33% Specialty
$10 Generics; $45 Brand;
$90 Brand Non-preferred;
33% Specialty
$10 Generics; $45 Brand;
$90 Brand Non-preferred;
29% Specialty
$10 Generics; $45 Brand; $90 Brand Non-preferred;
33% Specialty
$10 copay generics. Brand
name drugs, you pay 45% of
the price or the HNE negotiated
price, whichever is lower.
$10 copay generics. Brand
name drugs, you pay 45% of
the price or the HNE negotiated
price, whichever is lower.
$10 copay generics. Brand
name drugs, you pay 45% of the
price or the HNE negotiated price,
whichever is lower.
65% of the costs for generics.
Brand name drugs, you pay 45%
of the price or the HNE negotiated
price, whichever is lower.
$10 copay generics. Brand name drugs, you pay 45% of the
price or the HNE negotiated price, whichever is lower.
Catastrophic Coverage Over $4,700 in Out-of-Pocket Costs
$2.65 for Generics and
$6.60 for all other drugs; or
5% coinsurance
$2.65 for Generics and
$6.60 for all other drugs; or
5% coinsurance
$2.65 for Generics and
$6.60 for all other drugs; or 5%
coinsurance
$2.65 for Generics and $6.60
for all other drugs; or
5% coinsurance
$2.65 for Generics and $6.60 for all other drugs;
or 5% coinsurance
Mail-order (Three month supply) ++
$20 Generics; $90 Brand;
$270 Brand Non-preferred
$20 Generics; $90 Brand;
$270 Brand Non-preferred
$20 Generics; $90 Brand;
$270 Brand Non-preferred
$20 Generics; $90 Brand;
$270 Brand Non-preferred
$20 Generics; $90 Brand;
$270 Brand Non-preferred
Initial Coverage
Up to $2,960 in Drug Costs
Coverage Gap
Over $2,960 in Drug Costs; Up to
$4,700 in Out-of-Pocket Costs
**Plan available without Prescription
Drug (Part D) Coverage. HNE
Medicare Premium No Rx (HMO)
monthly premium is $89 and
HNE Medicare Basic No Rx (HMO)
monthly premium is $19.
Days 1-20: $20 copay per day* Days 1-20: $75 copay per day ***3 copayment maximum per year.
PA
Days 21-100: $0 copay
Days 21-100: $0 copay
PA Members of the HNE Medicare
Freedom (HMO-POS) plan who
$65
$65
choose to get these services out$100*
$100 PA
of-network are responsible for
getting prior authorization from
$20*
$55 PA
HNE. Please tell your out-of-network
provider that prior authorization
$100*
20% coinsurance PA
is required. The provider may be
$0
10% coinsurance
willing to contact HNE Member
Services for you to get prior
10% coinsurance*
20% coinsurance PA
authorization. Call Member Services
to confirm prior authorization.
For a complete list of services
$20
$55
that require prior authorization,
refer to the Summary of Benefits.
$0
$0
®
Wig Allowance+
*Some services require prior
authorization. Our network providers
know what we cover under your
benefit plan. They also know what
requires prior authorization and will
request approval from HNE on your
behalf.
**** PA after visit 25 or if services are
rendered in a SNF as an outpatient
benefit when member is a resident
of the SNF.
+HNE additional benefits include
allowances that must be used within
the one or two calendar year period,
as well as other additional benefits.
Refer to the Summary of Benefits or
call Member Services if you have
questions about what items and
services are covered.
++Mail-order: During the coverage
gap stage, generics are covered
at $20 for a three month supply;
for all other drugs, you pay 45%
of the price or the HNE negotiated
price, whichever is lower. For the
Value plan, standard coverage
gap cost-sharing applies. During
the catastrophic coverage stage,
standard catastrophic coverage
applies for all plans.