PacificSource Medicare Essentials Choice 2 (HMO-POS) Plan Details for Hood River County, OR
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*CMS rated this PacificSource Medicare plan (H3864-002-0) 3.5 (Above Average) out of 5 stars.
PacificSource Medicare Essentials Choice 2 (HMO-POS) is a Medicare Advantage plan with a prescription drug plan. The 2025 Annual Enrollment period starts October 15. Plan benefits
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PacificSource Medicare Essentials Choice 2 Basic Details
| Plan Basics | |
|---|---|
| Plan ID: | H3864-002-0 |
| Plan Type: | HMO-POS |
| Plan Year: | 2025 |
| Premium: | $0.00/mo Plus your Medicare Part B premium. |
| Health Plan Deductible: | $0.00 |
| Out-of-Pocket Maximum: | 5,950.00 /yr (in-network) |
| Part B Reduction: | $0.00/mo |
| Drug Plan Benefit: | Not Included |
| Supplemental Benefits: | Vision, Hearing |
| Availability: | Hood River County, OR |
| Insured By: | PacificSource Medicare |
| Summary of Benefits |
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PacificSource Medicare Out-of-Pocket Costs
This PacificSource Medicare 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 H3864-002-0.
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: | $10 Copay |
| Specialist: | $10 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
Emergency, Urgent, and Inpatient Hospital Coverage
| Service | Enrollee Cost |
|---|---|
| Emergency room care: | $120 Copay |
| Urgent care: | $55 Copay |
| Ground ambulance: | $300 Copay |
| Inpatient hospital care: | $425.00 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 $203.00 per day for days 21 and beyond |
Foot Care
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Foot Exams and Treatments (Medicare-covered): | $10 Copay |
| Routine Foot Care: | Not Covered |
Chiropractic Care
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Medicare-covered chiropractic: | $10 Copay |
| Routine chiropractic: | Not Covered |
Mental Health Services
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Outpatient individual therapy: | $10 Copay |
| Outpatient group therapy: | $10 Copay |
| Inpatient psychiatric hospital care: | $230.00 per day for days 1 through 5 $0.00 per day for days 6 and beyond |
Rehabilitation Services
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Physical therapy and speech and language therapy: | $10 Copay |
| Occupational therapy: | $10 Copay |
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: | $400 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
| Lab services: | 20% Coinsurance Prior Authorization Required |
| Outpatient x-rays: | $15 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
| Diagnostic tests and procedures: | 20% Coinsurance 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 | $40 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
| Oral exam | $0 |
| Dental x-rays | $0 |
| Cleaning | $0 |
| Periodontics | Not Covered |
| Endodontics | Not Covered |
| Restorative Services | Not Covered |
| Maximum dental benefit: | $1,000.00 (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 | |
| Routine eye exam | Covered Limits may apply |
| Eyewear benefits | None |
Feel free to download our PacificSource Medicare Essentials Choice 2 Summary of Benefits information.
Prescription Drug Costs & Benefits
This plan does not include a Medicare Part D plan for prescriptions.
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 PacificSource Medicare Essentials Choice 2 .
| 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:
- PacificSource Medicare MyCare Rx 40 (HMO)
- PacificSource Medicare Essentials Rx 6 (HMO)
- PacificSource Medicare MyCare Choice Rx 24 (HMO-POS)
- PacificSource Medicare Essentials Choice Rx 14 (HMO-POS)
- PacificSource Medicare Essentials Choice Rx 36 (HMO-POS)
- PacificSource Medicare Essentials Rx 27 (HMO)
- PacificSource Medicare Essentials Rx 41 (HMO)
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 PacificSource Medicare
| Website: | PacificSource Medicare Plan Page |
|---|---|
| Providers: | PacificSource Medicare Providers Page |
| New Member Health Plan Help: | (888)863-3637 |
| New Member Health Plan TTY: | 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
- PacificSource Medicare, http://www.Medicare.PacificSource.com, Last Accessed February 20, 2024
- Medicare.gov, "Medicare Advantage Plans cover all Medicare services", 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
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