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Written by David Bynon [3], Medicare Analyst since 2012.  Last updated September 9, 2025

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PacificSource Medicare Explorer 6

PacificSource Medicare Explorer 6 (PPO) – H4754-006-0

⭐  Rating : CMS uses a 5-star system to rate Medicare Advantage plans based on quality, member experience, and service. ☆☆☆☆☆ (3.5 out of 5 stars from CMS)*
PacificSource Medicare logo, a registered trademark of PacificSource Medicare
Premium: Monthly premium you pay in addition to your Medicare Part B premium. 0.00/mo + Part B premium
Deductible: The amount you must pay before your health plan coverage begins. Does not include the prescription plan deductible, if any. $0.00
MOOP: Maximum Out-of-Pocket cost for in-network services per year. $4,200.00 /yr
Giveback: Monthly credit applied toward your Part B premium, if applicable. $0.00/mo
Prescriptions: Summary of drug plan coverage and deductible. Not Included
Availability: County or region where this plan is offered. See List
Supplemental: Common additional benefits offered, including dental, vision, and hearing. Vision, Hearing
Insured by: The organization marketing the plan. Click for contact details. PacificSource Medicare

This page outlines coverage, cost, and availability for PacificSource Medicare’s H4754-006-0 Medicare Advantage plan for CY2025.

Is PacificSource Medicare Explorer 6 (PPO) not the plan you want? See all Medicare Advantage Plans in Ada County, Idaho.
* Every year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system. The PacificSource Medicare logo is a registered trademark. [2] Its use by MedicareWire is strictly for editorial purposes. This is not a solicitation of insurance.

Plan Availability

PacificSource Medicare Explorer 6 (H4754-006-0) is available in the following locations (click to open):

Ada
Blaine
Boise
Bonner
Boundary
Camas
Canyon
Elmore
Gem
Gooding
Jerome
Kootenai
Lincoln
Owyhee
Payette
Twin Falls
Valley
Lane

📄 Plan Contact Information

Helpful Links and Contact Information for PacificSource Medicare
Website: PacificSource Medicare Plan Page (opens in new tab)
Providers: PacificSource Medicare Providers Page (opens in new tab)
New Member Health Plan Help: (888)863-3637
New Member TTY: 711

🛡️ Official Medicare Enrollment Resources

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.

Health Plan Costs

💰 Monthly Premium, Deductible, Max Out-of-Pocket & Giveback

Monthly Premium: The total monthly premium is $0.00, including drug coverage. You must also pay your standard Medicare Part B premium.

Health Plan Deductible: Some health plans have a deductible (amount you pay before cost-sharing begins). This plan's deductible is $0.00.

Maximum Out-of-Pocket: All Medicare Advantage plans have an annual maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP) limit. This is the most you will pay for standard health services in a year before that plan begins paying all costs. This plan's MOOP is $4,200.00 for in-network services, excluding the cost of your Part D medications.

Part B Giveback: This plan offers a Part B premium giveback of $0.00.

Health Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs

🩺 Doctor’s Office Visits
  • Primary: Not Covered
  • Specialist: Not Covered
  • NOTE: Certain preventive services are covered 100% by the plan as a Part B benefit.
🏥 Emergency, Urgent, and Inpatient Hospital Coverage
  • Emergency room care: $120 Copay
  • Urgent care: $55 Copay
  • Ground ambulance: $250 Copay
  • Inpatient hospital care: $250.00 per day for days 1 through 5
    $0.00 per day for days 6 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
  • Foot Exams and Treatments (Medicare-covered): Not Covered
  • Routine Foot Care: Not Covered
💆 Chiropractic Care
  • Medicare-covered chiropractic: Not Covered
  • Routine chiropractic: Not Covered
🧠 Mental Health Services
  • Outpatient individual therapy: Not Covered
  • Outpatient group therapy: Not Covered
  • Inpatient psychiatric hospital care: $230.00 per day for days 1 through 5
    $0.00 per day for days 6 and beyond
🏋️ Rehabilitation Services
  • Physical therapy and speech and language therapy: Not Covered
  • Occupational therapy: Not Covered
🧰 Medical Equipment and Supplies
  • Diabetes supplies: Not Covered
  • Durable medical equipment: 20% Coinsurance
    Prior Authorization Required
  • Prosthetics: 20% Coinsurance
🔬 Diagnostics, Lab Services, and Imaging
  • Diagnostic radiology services: $310 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
  • Chemotherapy: 20% Coinsurance
  • Other Part B drugs (Medicare-covered): 20% Coinsurance

Supplemental Benefits

🦷 Dental Services
  • Medicare Covered Preventive Dental: $35 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
  • Fitting/evaluation: Covered
    Limits may apply
  • Hearing aids: Not Covered
  • Hearing exam: Covered
    Limits may apply
👓 Vision Services
  • Medicare-covered eye exam:
  • Routine eye exam: Covered
    Limits may apply
  • Eyewear benefits: None

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) and drug plans (Part D) in several major categories using a 5-star rating system. These ratings are designed to help you understand the quality of care and service you can expect if you join PacificSource Medicare Explorer 6.

CMS Ratings Breakdown – 2025

Health Plan Ratings

  • ☆☆☆☆☆
    Staying Healthy Includes screenings, tests, and vaccines to keep you well.
  • ☆☆☆☆☆
    Managing Chronic Conditions How well the plan helps members manage long-term health issues.
  • ☆☆☆☆☆
    Member Experience with Health Plan Reflects what members say about their health plan experience.
  • ☆☆☆☆☆
    Complaints and Changes in Plan Performance Tracks complaints and year-over-year performance changes.
  • ☆☆☆☆☆
    Health Plan Customer Service How well the plan handles appeals and customer help.

Drug Plan Ratings

  • ☆☆☆☆☆
    Drug Plan Customer Service Service quality specific to the Part D drug plan.
  • ☆☆☆☆☆
    Complaints and Changes in the Drug Plan How well the drug plan resolves issues and maintains quality.
  • ☆☆☆☆☆
    Member Experience with Drug Plan Satisfaction with drug coverage and related services.
  • ☆☆☆☆☆
    Drug Safety & Pricing Accuracy How accurate the plan is with pricing and safe medication practices.

* CMS uses a 5-star rating system to evaluate Medicare Advantage and Part D plans each year. Learn more at Medicare.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

📘 What does Medicare plan code H4754 006 mean?

PacificSource Medicare Explorer 6 is a Medicare Advantage plan by PacificSource Medicare. The code H4754 is the CMS contract ID, whereas 006 is its plan ID.

  • Plan Name: PacificSource Medicare Explorer 6
  • Plan Type: PPO
  • Premium: $0.00/mo + your monthly Part B premium
  • Out-of-Pocket Max: $4,200.00 (in-network)
  • Drug Coverage: Does not include Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage.
  • CMS Star Rating: 3.5 out of 5
  • Contract Year: 2025

This information is based on official CMS data and is provided for educational purposes. Always review your plan’s official documents or contact the provider directly before making enrollment decisions.

📋 What type of plan is H4754 006?

This plan is a PPO — specifically, it's an PPO plan with a Medicare Advantage contract that's offered by PacificSource Medicare. It comes with defined provider network rules you should be aware of.

  • Plan Marketing Name: PacificSource Medicare Explorer 6
  • Network Type: Preferred Provider Organization with in- and out-of-network coverage.
  • Referral Requirement: Referrals are generally not required, though some services may be exceptions. Refer to the plan’s coverage tables above.
  • Prescription Coverage: Does not include Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage.

Plan types like HMOs and PPOs determine whether you can go out-of-network or need referrals to see specialists.

📦 What benefits are included in H4754 006?

This plan covers all Medicare Part A and Part B services. Depending on the plan, it may also include valuable extras like dental, vision, and hearing benefits.

  • Medical Services: Hospital, doctor visits, preventive care
  • Prescription Drugs: Not Included
  • Dental: No — this plan does not include dental benefits.
  • Vision: Yes — vision benefits are included. Review the vision section above for copay and limit details.
  • Hearing: Yes — hearing benefits are included. See the coverage details above to learn what services are covered.

Benefit availability may vary by location and plan version. Confirm specific details in your plan's Evidence of Coverage (EOC).

📌 Additional Plan Options

The Medicare Part C program offers a myriad of HMO, PPO, and PFFS plan options, including these plans:

  1. PacificSource Medicare Explorer Rx 18 (PPO)
  2. PacificSource Medicare Explorer 6 (PPO)
  3. PacificSource Medicare Explorer Rx 4 (PPO)

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.

📚 Citations & Research

  • PacificSource Medicare, http://www.Medicare.PacificSource.com, Last Accessed March 1, 2025
  • Medicare.gov, "Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans", Last Accessed January 21, 2024
  • Medicare.gov, "Compare Original Medicare & Medicare Advantage", Last Accessed February 19, 2024
  • Medicare.gov, "Medicare & You in Different Formats", Last Accessed February 19, 2024
  • Medicare.gov, "Your Medicare Coverage", Last Accessed March 19, 2025
  • CMS.gov, Landscape Source Files, Last Accessed March 15, 2025
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance, Last Accessed March 15, 2025
  • CMS.gov, Plan Benefits Package, Last Accessed March 15, 2025

Research Note: This content is based on independent analysis of CMS data by David Bynon, Medicare analyst and founder of MedicareWire.

For details on how this plan was analyzed and constructed using CMS data, see our Medicare Plan Research Methodology.

Disclaimer: MedicareWire does not endorse or rank Medicare plans. Plan information is provided for educational and research purposes only and may not reflect the most current data available from CMS or the plan provider.

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