Alterwood Advantage Dual Secure (D-SNP) Plan Details for Howard County, MD
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*CMS rated this Alterwood Advantage plan (H9306-004-0) 3.5 (Above Average) out of 5 stars.
Alterwood Advantage Dual Secure (D-SNP) is a Dual-Eligible Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan. The 2025 Annual Enrollment period starts October 15. Plan benefits begin January 1.
This private health insurance option offers all of the same basic benefits as Original Medicare, but out-of-pocket costs are different. It may include additional benefits that Medicare Part A and Part B do not cover.
Individuals must meet all Dual-Eligible SNP qualification requirements to join this D-SNP plan.
| Plan Basics | |
|---|---|
| Plan ID: | H9306-004-0 |
| Plan Type: | HMO D-SNP |
| Plan Year: | 2025 |
| Premium: | $0.00/mo Plus your Part B premium. |
| Health Plan Deductible: | $0.00 |
| Out-of-Pocket Maximum: | 9,350.00 /yr |
| Part B Reduction: | $0.00/mo |
| Drug Plan Benefit: | Basic $590.00 deductible |
| Supplemental Benefits: | Vision, Hearing |
| Availability: | Howard County, MD |
| Insured By: | Alterwood Advantage |
| Summary of Benefits |
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Health Plan Cost Sharing & Benefits
The following table is a summary of the most common out-of-pocket costs you will incur if you join this Alterwood Advantage plan:
Doctor's Office Visits
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Primary: | $0 Copay |
| Specialist: | $0 Copay |
Emergency, Urgent, and Inpatient Hospital Coverage
| Service | Enrollee Cost |
|---|---|
| Emergency room care: | $0 Copay |
| Urgent care: | $0 Copay |
| Ground ambulance: | $0 Copay |
| Inpatient hospital care: | |
| Skilled Nursing Facility: |
Foot Care
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Foot Exams and Treatments (Medicare-covered): | $0 Copay |
| Routine Foot Care: | $0 Copay |
Chiropractic Care
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Medicare-covered chiropractic: | $0 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
| Routine chiropractic: | $0 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
Mental Health Services
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Outpatient individual therapy: | $0 Copay |
| Outpatient group therapy: | $0 Copay |
| Inpatient psychiatric hospital care: |
Rehabilitation Services
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Physical therapy and speech and language therapy: | $0 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
| Occupational therapy: | $0 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
Medical Equipment and Supplies
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Diabetes supplies: | $0 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
| Durable medical equipment: | $0 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
| Prosthetics: | $0 Copay |
Diagnostics, Lab Services, and Imaging
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Diagnostic radiology services: | $0 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
| Lab services: | $0 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
| Outpatient x-rays: | $0 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
| Diagnostic tests and procedures: | $0 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
Medicare Part B Drugs
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Chemotherapy: | $0 Copay |
| Other Part B drugs (Medicare-covered): | $0 Copay |
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: | $2,700.00 (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 (in-network) | 20% Coinsurance |
| Routine eye exam (in-network) | $0 Copay 1 Every year |
| Eyewear benefits | None |
Feel free to download our Alterwood Advantage Dual Secure Summary of Benefits information.
Prescription Drug Plan Costs & Benefits
Alterwood Advantage Dual Secure includes an basic benefit Medicare Part D plan (PDP). This simply means that the plan covers the minimum amount required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, whereas enhanced benefit plans cover more.
Prescription Drug Plan Premium
Although the prescription drug plan (Part D) premium is bundled with the total plan cost, some plans have supplemental costs and/or offer low-income subsidy (LIS) assistance. LIS, also known as Extra Help, is a Social Security program that helps people with limited income and resources lower or cut Part D costs.
The following table outlines the premium details of this prescription drug plan.
| Basic Part D Premium: | $40.20 |
| Supplemental Part D Premium: | $0.00 |
| Total Part D Premium: | $40.20 |
| Low Income Premium Subsidy: | $46.32 |
| Low Income Premium Subsidy CMS Pays: | $40.20 |
| Low Income Subsidy Premium: | $0.00 |
If you would like more information about the Extra Help program, you can refer to the Social Security Extra Help page.
Prescription Drug Plan Deductible
The Medicare Part D annual deductible with this plan is $590.00. You must pay this amount at the pharmacy before Alterwood Advantage begins paying its share.
Prescription Drug Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs
In addition to the plan's monthly premium and deductible, Alterwood Advantage Dual Secure has out-of-pocket costs you must pay when you pick up your prescriptions.
| Drug Tier | Retail | Mail Order | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost data not available. | |||
| *The Part D deductible does not apply. | |||
CMS Rating Marks
Each year Medicare rates D-SNP plans, using a 5-star rating system, in nine major categories. These ratings are designed to help you understand the quality of care and service you can expect if you qualify and choose to join Alterwood Advantage Dual Secure .
| 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 | Not enough data available |
| Drug Plan Customer Service | |
| Complaints and Changes in the Drug Plan | |
| Member Experience with the Drug Plan | |
| Drug Safety and Accuracy of Drug Pricing |
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Contact Alterwood Advantage
| Website: | Alterwood Advantage Plan Page |
|---|---|
| Providers: | Alterwood Advantage Providers Page |
| Formulary: | Alterwood Advantage Formulary Page |
| Pharmacy: | Alterwood Advantage Pharmacy Page |
| New Member Health Plan Help: | (866)273-7834 |
| New Member Health Plan TTY: | 711 |
| New Member Part D Help: | (866)273-7834 |
| New Member Part D TTY Users: | 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 Advantage program on www.medicare.gov.
Health Plan Compatibility
Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are generally incompatible with most other health insurance options. Enrolling in an SNP plan while having Medicare Part A and/or Medicare Part B will result in disenrollment from Original Medicare. Additionally, it is not possible to simultaneously hold a Medicare Supplement Insurance policy and be part of an SNP plan.
With a D-SNP, members keep the same Medicaid plan and Medicaid benefits. If you are a Veteran and have VA Health Benefits, you may be able to care from your local VA hospital.
Citations & References
- Alterwood Advantage, http://www.alterwoodadvantage.com, Last Accessed October 13, 2024
- Medicaid.gov, "Medicaid & CHIP in Maryland", Last Accessed October 1, 2024
- CMS.gov, Landscape Source Files, Last Accessed October 2, 2024
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance, Last Accessed October 2, 2024
- CMS.gov, Plan Benefits Package, Last Accessed October 5, 2024
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