Medicare Blue Choice Freedom (HMO-POS) H3351-007-0 Plan Details
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*CMS rated this Excellus Health Plan, Inc plan (H3351-007-0) 4 (Good) out of 5 stars.
Medicare Blue Choice Freedom (HMO-POS) is a Medicare Advantage plan with a prescription drug plan. The 2025 Annual Enrollment period starts October 15. Plan benefits begin January
Medicare Blue Choice Freedom Basic Details
| Plan Basics | |
|---|---|
| Plan ID: | H3351-007-0 |
| 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: | 4,500.00 /yr |
| Part B Reduction: | $0.00/mo |
| Drug Plan Benefit: | Not Included |
| Supplemental Benefits: | Vision, Hearing |
| Availability: | See List |
| Insured By: | Excellus Health Plan, Inc |
| Summary of Benefits |
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Excellus Health Plan, Inc Out-of-Pocket Costs
This Excellus Health Plan, Inc 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 H3351-007-0.
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: | $5 Copay |
| Specialist: | $35 Copay |
Emergency, Urgent, and Inpatient Hospital Coverage
| Service | Enrollee Cost |
|---|---|
| Emergency room care: | $110 Copay |
| Urgent care: | $50 Copay |
| Ground ambulance: | $150 Copay |
| Inpatient hospital care: | $260.00 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 $214.00 per day for days 21 and beyond |
Foot Care
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Foot Exams and Treatments (Medicare-covered): | $35 Copay |
| Routine Foot Care: | Not Covered |
Chiropractic Care
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Medicare-covered chiropractic: | $15 Copay |
| Routine chiropractic: | Not Covered |
Mental Health Services
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Outpatient individual therapy: | Not Covered |
| Outpatient group therapy: | Not Covered |
| Inpatient psychiatric hospital care: | $260.00 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: | $35 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
| Occupational therapy: | $35 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
Medical Equipment and Supplies
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Diabetes supplies: | $5 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
| Durable medical equipment: | 20% Coinsurance Prior Authorization Required |
| Prosthetics: | 20% Coinsurance |
Diagnostics, Lab Services, and Imaging
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Diagnostic radiology services: | $150 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
| Lab services: | $10 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
| Outpatient x-rays: | $40 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
| Diagnostic tests and procedures: | $10 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 | $35 Copay |
| Oral exam | $0 |
| Dental x-rays | $0 |
| Cleaning | $0 |
| Periodontics | Not Covered |
| Endodontics | Not Covered |
| Restorative Services | Not Covered |
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 (in-network) | $ to $40 Copay |
| Routine eye exam (in-network) | $ to $40 Copay 1 Every year |
| Eyewear benefits | None |
Feel free to download our Medicare Blue Choice Freedom Summary of Benefits information.
Prescription Drug Plan 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 Medicare Blue Choice Freedom .
| 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 |
Plan Availability
Medicare Blue Choice Freedom (H3351-007-0) is available in the following locations (click to open):
Additional Plan Options
The Medicare Part C program offers a myriad of HMO, PPO, and PFFS plan options, including these plans:
- H3351-018-0: Medicare Blue Choice Advanced ()
- H3351-001-0: Univera Medicare Freedom ()
- H3351-016-0: Medicare Blue Choice Select ()
- H3351-002-0: Univera SeniorChoice Secure ()
- H3351-013-0: Medicare Blue Choice Value Plus ()
- H3351-019-0: Univera SeniorChoice Advanced ()
- H3351-006-0: Medicare Blue Choice Optimum ()
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 Excellus Health Plan, Inc
| Website: | Excellus Health Plan, Inc Plan Page |
|---|---|
| Providers: | Excellus Health Plan, Inc Providers Page |
| New Member Health Plan Help: | (800)659-1986 |
| 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
- Excellus Health Plan, Inc, http://www.UniveraMedicare.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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