Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Protect (PPO) Plan Details for Potter County, TX
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*CMS rated this Blue Cross and Blue Shield of OK, TX plan (H4801-019-0) 3 (Average) out of 5 stars.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Protect (PPO) is a Medicare Advantage plan with Part D benefits. The 2025 Annual Enrollment period starts October 15. Plan benefits begin January 1.
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Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Protect Basic Details
| Plan Basics | |
|---|---|
| Plan ID: | H4801-019-0 |
| Plan Type: | PPO |
| Plan Year: | 2025 |
| Premium: | $0.00/mo Plus your Medicare Part B premium. |
| Health Plan Deductible: | $750.00 |
| Out-of-Pocket Maximum: | 6,950.00 /yr |
| Part B Reduction: | $0.00/mo |
| Drug Plan Benefit: | Not Included |
| Supplemental Benefits: | Vision, Hearing |
| Availability: | Potter County, TX |
| Insured By: | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of OK, TX |
| Summary of Benefits |
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of OK, TX Out-of-Pocket Costs
This Blue Cross and Blue Shield of OK, TX 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 H4801-019-0.
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: | $55 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
Emergency, Urgent, and Inpatient Hospital Coverage
| Service | Enrollee Cost |
|---|---|
| Emergency room care: | $110 Copay |
| Urgent care: | $40 Copay |
| Ground ambulance: | $275 Copay |
| Inpatient hospital care: | $370.00 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 $214.00 per day for days 21 through 49 $0.00 per day for days 50 and beyond |
Foot Care
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Foot Exams and Treatments (Medicare-covered): | $40 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
| Routine Foot Care: | Not Covered |
Chiropractic Care
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Medicare-covered chiropractic: | $15 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
| Routine chiropractic: | Not Covered |
Mental Health Services
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Outpatient individual therapy: | $40 Copay |
| Outpatient group therapy: | $40 Copay |
| Inpatient psychiatric hospital care: | $290.00 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 Prior Authorization Required |
| Occupational therapy: | $35 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
Medical Equipment and Supplies
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Diabetes supplies: | 20% Coinsurance 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: | $300 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
| Lab services: | $55 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
| Outpatient x-rays: | $100 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
| Diagnostic tests and procedures: | $100 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 Copay |
| Dental x-rays | $0 Copay |
| Cleaning | $0 Copay |
| 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) | $0 Copay |
| Routine eye exam (in-network) | $0 Copay 1 Every year |
| Eyewear benefits | None |
Feel free to download our Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Protect 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
The following table shows the quality ratings for this Blue Cross and Blue Shield of OK, TX plan. Each year 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 ratings for Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Protect .
| 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 Cross Medicare Advantage Balance
- Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dental Premier
- Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Saver Plus
- Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Optimum
- Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dental Premier
- Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Health Choice
- Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Protect
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 and Blue Shield of OK, TX
| Website: | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of OK, TX Plan Page |
|---|---|
| Providers: | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of OK, TX Providers Page |
| New Member Health Plan Help: | (877)583-8129 |
| 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 and Blue Shield of OK, TX, http://getbluetx.com/mapd, 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 Handbook", Last Accessed February 19, 2024
- Medicare.gov, "Your Medicare Coverage", Last Accessed April 11, 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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