BlueCHiP for Medicare Core (HMO) Plan Details for Providence County, RI
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*CMS rated this Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island plan (H4152-004-0) 4.5 (Good+) out of 5 stars.
BlueCHiP for Medicare Core (HMO) is a Medicare Advantage plan with prescription benefits. Enrollment depends on eligibility. Online enrollment available.
See more Medicare Advantage Plans in Providence County, Rhode Island.
BlueCHiP for Medicare Core Basic Details
| Plan Basics | |
|---|---|
| Plan ID: | H4152-004-0 |
| Plan Type: | HMO |
| Plan Year: | 2025 |
| Premium: | $0.00/mo Plus your Medicare Part B premium. |
| Health Plan Deductible: | $0.00 |
| Out-of-Pocket Maximum: | 4,000.00 /yr (in-network) |
| Part B Reduction: | $0.00/mo |
| Drug Plan Benefit: | Not Included |
| Supplemental Benefits: | Vision, Hearing |
| Availability: | Providence County, RI |
| Insured By: | Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island |
| Summary of Benefits |
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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island Out-of-Pocket Costs
This Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island 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 H4152-004-0.
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: | Not Covered |
| Specialist: | $25 Copay Referral Required |
Emergency, Urgent, and Inpatient Hospital Coverage
| Service | Enrollee Cost |
|---|---|
| Emergency room care: | $125 Copay |
| Urgent care: | $50 Copay |
| Ground ambulance: | $175 Copay |
| Inpatient hospital care: | $225.00 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 through 45 $0.00 per day for days 46 and beyond |
Foot Care
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Foot Exams and Treatments (Medicare-covered): | $25 Copay Referral Required |
| Routine Foot Care: | $25 Copay Referral Required |
Chiropractic Care
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Medicare-covered chiropractic: | $20 Copay Referral Required |
| Routine chiropractic: | Not Covered |
Mental Health Services
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Outpatient individual therapy: | $25 Copay |
| Outpatient group therapy: | $25 Copay |
| Inpatient psychiatric hospital care: | $225.00 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: | $15 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
| Occupational therapy: | $15 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: | $150 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
| Lab services: | Not Covered |
| Outpatient x-rays: | Not Covered |
| Diagnostic tests and procedures: | Not Covered |
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 | 20% Coinsurance |
| Oral exam | $0 |
| Dental x-rays | $0 |
| Cleaning | $0 |
| Periodontics | Not Covered |
| Endodontics | Not Covered |
| Restorative Services | Not Covered |
| Maximum dental benefit: | $1,500.00 (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 $25 Copay |
| Routine eye exam | Covered Limits may apply |
| Eyewear benefits | None |
Feel free to download our BlueCHiP for Medicare Core 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 BlueCHiP for Medicare Core .
| 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:
- BlueCHiP for Medicare Access (HMO-POS)
- BlueCHiP for Medicare Plus (HMO)
- BlueCHiP for Medicare Value (HMO-POS)
- BlueCHiP for Medicare Enhanced (HMO-POS)
- BlueCHiP for Medicare Preferred (HMO-POS)
- BlueCHiP for Medicare Core (HMO)
- BlueCHiP for Medicare Extra (HMO-POS)
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 & Blue Shield of Rhode Island
| Website: | Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island Plan Page |
|---|---|
| Providers: | Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island Providers Page |
| New Member Health Plan Help: | (800)505-2583 |
| 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
- Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, http://www.BCBSRI.com/Medicare, 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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