Blue adVantage Liberty (PPO) Plan Details for Morehouse Parish, LA
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*CMS rated this Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana plan (H1248-007-0) 4.5 (Good+) out of 5 stars.
Blue adVantage Liberty (PPO) is a Medicare Advantage plan with Part D benefits. The 2025 Annual Enrollment period starts October 15. Plan benefits begin January 1.
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Blue adVantage Liberty Basic Details
| Plan Basics | |
|---|---|
| Plan ID: | H1248-007-0 |
| Plan Type: | PPO |
| Plan Year: | 2025 |
| Premium: | $0.00/mo Plus your Medicare Part B premium. |
| Health Plan Deductible: | $1,000.00 |
| Out-of-Pocket Maximum: | 6,900.00 /yr (in-network) |
| Part B Reduction: | $0.00/mo |
| Drug Plan Benefit: | Enhanced, $195.00 deductible |
| Supplemental Benefits: | Vision, Hearing |
| Availability: | Morehouse Parish, LA |
| Insured By: | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana |
| Summary of Benefits |
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Out-of-Pocket Costs
This Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Part C plan has cost-sharing. These are costs you pay out-of-pocket when you use approved health services. The following table summarizes the most common in-network out-of-pocket costs in plan H1248-007-0.
NOTE: Certain preventive services are covered 100% by the plan as a Part B benefit.
Doctor's Office Visits
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Primary: | $0 Copay |
| Specialist: | $50 Copay |
Emergency, Urgent, and Inpatient Hospital Coverage
| Service | Enrollee Cost |
|---|---|
| Emergency room care: | $110 Copay |
| Urgent care: | $45 Copay |
| Ground ambulance: | $300 Copay |
| Inpatient hospital care: | $320.00 per day for days 1 through 7 $0.00 per day for days 8 and beyond |
| Skilled Nursing Facility: | $0.00 per day for days 1 through 20 $165.00 per day for days 21 and beyond |
Foot Care
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Foot Exams and Treatments (Medicare-covered): | $50 Copay |
| Routine Foot Care: | Not Covered |
Chiropractic Care
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Medicare-covered chiropractic: | $15 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
| Routine chiropractic: | Not Covered |
Mental Health Services
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Outpatient individual therapy: | $40 Copay |
| Outpatient group therapy: | $40 Copay |
| Inpatient psychiatric hospital care: | $290.00 per day for days 1 through 7 $0.00 per day for days 8 and beyond |
Rehabilitation Services
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Physical therapy and speech and language therapy: | $35 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
| Occupational therapy: | $35 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
Medical Equipment and Supplies
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Diabetes supplies: | Not Covered |
| Durable medical equipment: | 20% Coinsurance Prior Authorization Required |
| Prosthetics: | 20% Coinsurance |
Diagnostics, Lab Services, and Imaging
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Diagnostic radiology services: | $290 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
| Lab services: | $0 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
| Outpatient x-rays: | $75 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
| Diagnostic tests and procedures: | $30 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
Medicare Part B Drugs
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Chemotherapy: | 20% Coinsurance |
| Other Part B drugs (Medicare-covered): | 20% Coinsurance |
Dental Services
| Service | Member Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Medicare Covered Preventive Dental | $0 Copay |
| Oral exam | $0 Copay |
| Dental x-rays | $0 Copay |
| Cleaning | $0 Copay |
| Periodontics | Not Covered |
| Endodontics | Not Covered |
| Restorative Services | Not Covered |
| Maximum dental benefit: | $2,200.00 (Every year) |
Hearing Aids and Services
| Service | Member Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Fitting/evaluation | Covered Limits may apply |
| Hearing aids | Not Covered |
| Hearing exam | Covered Limits may apply |
Vision Services
| Service | Member Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Medicare-covered eye exam | $ to $50 Copay |
| Routine eye exam | $0 Copay 1 Every year |
| Eyewear benefits | None |
Feel free to download our Blue adVantage Liberty Summary of Benefits information.
Prescription Drug Costs & Benefits
Blue adVantage Liberty includes an enhanced benefit Medicare Part D plan (PDP). Enhanced plans offer greater coverage than basic plans, typically providing lower cost-sharing, broader drug coverage, and additional benefits, such as covering drugs not included in the standard formulary. These plans usually have higher premiums due to the extra coverage and flexibility they provide, but they cover a larger percentage of overall drug costs.
As of 2023, approximately 75% of people on Medicare are enrolled in enhanced plans.
Part D Prescription Drug Premium
The table below outlines the Part D premium costs for this Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana plan, showing the monthly portion of the total premium dedicated to prescription drug coverage. While the Part D premium is included in the overall plan cost, some plans may have supplemental charges or offer assistance through the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program. Also known as Extra Help, LIS is a Social Security initiative that helps individuals with limited income and resources reduce or eliminate Part D expenses.
| Basic Part D Premium: | $0.00 |
| Supplemental Part D Premium: | $0.00 |
| Total Part D Premium: | $0.00 |
| Low Income Premium Subsidy: | $55.63 |
| Low Income Premium Subsidy CMS Pays: | $0.00 |
| Low Income Subsidy Premium: | $0.00 |
If you would like more information about the Extra Help program, you can refer to the Social Security Extra Help page.
Prescription Drug Plan Deductible
The Medicare Part D annual deductible with this plan is $195.00. You must pay this amount at the pharmacy before Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana begins paying its share.
Prescription Drug Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs
In addition to the plan's monthly premium and deductible, Blue adVantage Liberty has out-of-pocket costs you must pay when you pick up your prescriptions.
| Drug Tier | Retail | Mail Order | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred Generic* | $0.00 | $10.00 | |
| Generic* | $12.00 | $18.00 | |
| Preferred Brand | $45.00 | $47.00 | |
| Non-Preferred Drug | 50.00% | 50.00% | |
| Specialty Tier | 29.00% | 29.00% | |
| *The Part D deductible does not apply. | |||
CMS 5-Star Rating Marks
Each year the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rates health plans (Part C) in five broad categories and drug plans (Part D) in four broad categories using a 5-star rating system. Here are the most recent CMS ratings for Blue adVantage Liberty .
| CMS Measure | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| 2025 Overall Rating | |
| Staying Healthy: Screenings, Tests, Vaccines | |
| Managing Chronic (Long Term) Conditions | |
| Member Experience with Health Plan | |
| Complaints and Changes in Plans Performance | |
| Health Plan Customer Service | |
| Drug Plan Customer Service | |
| Complaints and Changes in the Drug Plan | |
| Member Experience with the Drug Plan | |
| Drug Safety and Accuracy of Drug Pricing |
Additional Plan Options
The Medicare Part C program offers a myriad of HMO, PPO, and PFFS plan options, including these plans:
If you are enrolled in a Part C plan with prescription drug coverage, you cannot be enrolled in a stand-alone Medicare Part D plan, regardless of your chosen insurance company.
You cannot be enrolled in a Part C health plan and simultaneously hold Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap). Medicare Supplement plans are only compatible with Medicare Parts A and B.
Contact Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
| Website: | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Plan Page |
|---|---|
| Providers: | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Providers Page |
| Formulary: | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Formulary Page |
| Pharmacy: | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Pharmacy Page |
| New Member Health Plan Help: | (800)363-9152 |
| New Member Health Plan TTY: | 711 |
| New Member Part D Help: | (800)363-9152 |
| New Member Part D TTY Users: | 711 |
If you qualify for Medicare benefits but have not yet enrolled or verified your enrollment status, you can do so on the Social Security Administration website. You can learn more about the Medicare Part C program on www.medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE.
Citations & References
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, http://www.bcbsla.com/blueadvantage, Last Accessed February 20, 2024
- Medicare.gov, "Your health plan options", Last Accessed February 20, 2024
- Medicare.gov, "How Original Medicare Works", Last Accessed February 19, 2024
- Medicare.gov, "Medicare & You", Last Accessed February 19, 2024
- Medicare.gov, "What Medicare Covers", Last Accessed February 7, 2023
- CMS.gov, Landscape Source Files, Last Accessed February 21, 2024
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance, Last Accessed February 21, 2024
- CMS.gov, Plan Benefits Package, Last Accessed February 21, 2024
Plans Offered
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