Blue Medicare Advantage Valor PPO (PPO) Plan Details for Pennington County, SD
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*CMS rated this Wellmark Advantage Health Plan plan (H5900-007-0) 4.5 (Good+) out of 5 stars.
Blue Medicare Advantage Valor PPO (PPO) is a Medicare Advantage plan with prescription drug benefits. Eligibility applies. Enroll online today.
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Blue Medicare Advantage Valor PPO Basic Details
| Plan Basics | |
|---|---|
| Plan ID: | H5900-007-0 |
| Plan Type: | PPO |
| Plan Year: | 2025 |
| Premium: | $0.00/mo Plus your Medicare Part B premium. |
| Health Plan Deductible: | $0.00 |
| Out-of-Pocket Maximum: | 5,000.00 /yr (in-network) |
| Part B Reduction: | $0.00/mo |
| Drug Plan Benefit: | Not Included |
| Supplemental Benefits: | Vision |
| Availability: | Pennington County, SD |
| Insured By: | Wellmark Advantage Health Plan |
| Summary of Benefits |
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Wellmark Advantage Health Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs
This Wellmark Advantage Health Plan 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 H5900-007-0.
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: | $125 Copay |
| Urgent care: | $55 Copay |
| Ground ambulance: | $400 Copay |
| Inpatient hospital care: | $325.00 per day for days 1 through 6 $0.00 per day for days 7 and beyond |
| Skilled Nursing Facility: | $0.00 per day for days 1 through 20 $204.00 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: | $20 Copay |
| Routine chiropractic: | Not Covered |
Mental Health Services
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Outpatient individual therapy: | $50 Copay |
| Outpatient group therapy: | $50 Copay |
| Inpatient psychiatric hospital care: | $325.00 per day for days 1 through 6 $0.00 per day for days 7 and beyond |
Rehabilitation Services
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Physical therapy and speech and language therapy: | $40 Copay |
| Occupational therapy: | $45 Copay |
Medical Equipment and Supplies
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Diabetes supplies: | 0% Coinsurance |
| Durable medical equipment: | 20% Coinsurance Prior Authorization Required |
| Prosthetics: | 20% Coinsurance |
Diagnostics, Lab Services, and Imaging
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Diagnostic radiology services: | $200 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
| Lab services: | Not Covered |
| Outpatient x-rays: | $20 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
| Diagnostic tests and procedures: | $50 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 | $50 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 | Not Covered |
| Hearing aids | Not Covered |
| Hearing exam | Not Covered |
Vision Services
| Service | Member Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Medicare-covered eye exam | $ to $50 Copay |
| Routine eye exam | Covered Limits may apply |
| Eyewear benefits | None |
Feel free to download our Blue Medicare Advantage Valor PPO 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) 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 Blue Medicare Advantage Valor PPO .
| 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:
- Blue Medicare Advantage Enhanced PPO (PPO)
- Blue Medicare Advantage PPO (PPO)
- Blue Medicare Advantage Valor PPO (PPO)
- Blue Medicare Advantage Valor PPO (PPO)
- Blue Medicare Advantage PPO (PPO)
- Blue Medicare Advantage Enhanced PPO (PPO)
- Blue Medicare Advantage PPO | Avera (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.
Contact Wellmark Advantage Health Plan
| Website: | Wellmark Advantage Health Plan Plan Page |
|---|---|
| Providers: | Wellmark Advantage Health Plan Providers Page |
| New Member Health Plan Help: | (800)213-3771 |
| 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
- Wellmark Advantage Health Plan, http://www.Wellmarkadvantagehealthplan.com, Last Accessed February 20, 2024
- 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, "Is Your Test, Item, or Service Covered?", Last Accessed June 3, 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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