2024 Centers Plan for Medicaid Advantage Plus D-SNP: H6988-004-0 for Niagara County, NY
What is Plan H6988-004-0 by Centers Plan for Healthy Living?
Centers Plan for Medicaid Advantage Plus is a D-SNP Medicare Advantage plan, by Centers Plan for Healthy Living, for 2024. It has a HMO provider network. Delivery of healthcare services and costs are significantly different than in Original Medicare, and the plan offers additional benefits that are not included with Medicare Part A and Part B.
You must meet all qualification requirements to join this D-SNP plan.
Plan Basics | |
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Plan ID: | H6988-004-0 |
Plan Type: | HMO |
Plan Year: | 2024 |
Premium: | $48.70/mo Plus your Part B premium. |
Health Plan Deductible: | $0.00 |
Out-of-Pocket Maximum: | /yr |
Part B Reduction: | $0.00/mo |
Drug Plan Benefit: | Basic $545.00 deductible |
Rx Gap Coverage: | {gap} |
Supplemental Benefits: | Vision, Hearing |
Availability: | Niagara County, NY |
Insured By: | Centers Plan for Healthy Living |
Summary of Benefits |
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Health Plan Costs & Benefits
Centers Plan for Medicaid Advantage Plus is a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plan. HMO plan members usually receive health care services through the plan’s local network of providers. Referrals are almost always required to see a specialist and other providers. However, Centers Plan for Medicaid Advantage Plus does allow out-of-network care for emergencies and out-of-area dialysis.
The following table is a summary of the most common out-of-pocket costs you will incur if you join this Centers Plan for Healthy Living plan:
Healthcare Service | Member Cost |
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Doctor Visits (In-Network) | |
Primary: | 0% Coinsurance |
Specialist: | 0% Coinsurance |
Wellness programs (e.g., fitness, nursing hotline): | |
Preventive care: | 0% Coinsurance |
Foot Care (In-Network) | |
Foot exams and treatment (Medicare-covered): | 0% Coinsurance Authorization Required, Referral Required |
Routine foot care: | 0% Coinsurance Authorization Required, Referral Required |
Chiropractic Care (In-Network) | |
Medicare-covered chiropractic care: | 0% Coinsurance Authorization Required, Referral Required |
Routine chiropractic care: | 0% Coinsurance Authorization Required, Referral Required |
Emergency Care / Urgent Care | |
Emergency room care: | 0% Coinsurance |
Urgent care: | 0% Coinsurance |
Ground ambulance: | 0% Coinsurance |
Inpatient hospital coverage: | |
Outpatient hospital coverage: | 0% Coinsurance Authorization Required |
Skilled Nursing Facility: | |
Optional supplemental benefits: | Not Covered |
Mental Health Services (In-Network) | |
Outpatient individual therapy visit with a psychiatrist: | 0% Coinsurance |
Outpatient group therapy visit with a psychiatrist: | 0% Coinsurance |
Inpatient hospital - psychiatric: | |
Outpatient group therapy visit: | 0% Coinsurance |
Outpatient individual therapy visit: | 0% Coinsurance |
Rehabilitation Services (In-Network) | |
Physical therapy and speech and language therapy visit: | 0% Coinsurance Authorization Required |
Occupational therapy visit: | 0% Coinsurance Authorization Required |
Medical Equipment / Supplies (In-Network) | |
Diabetes supplies: | 0% Coinsurance |
Durable medical equipment (e.g., wheelchairs, oxygen): | 0% Coinsurance Authorization Required |
Prosthetics (e.g., braces, artificial limbs): | 0% Coinsurance |
Diagnostic Procedures / Lab Services / Imaging (In-Network) | |
Diagnostic radiology services (e.g., MRI): | 0% Coinsurance Authorization Required |
Lab services: | 0% Coinsurance Authorization Required |
Outpatient x-rays: | 0% Coinsurance Authorization Required |
Diagnostic tests and procedures: | 0% Coinsurance Authorization Required |
Medicare Part B Drugs (In-Network) | |
Chemotherapy: | 0% Coinsurance |
Other Part B drugs (Medicare-covered) | 0% Coinsurance |
Feel free to download our Centers Plan for Medicaid Advantage Plus Summary of Benefits information.
Supplemental Health Plan Benefits (H6988-004-0)
The following is a summary of the supplemental benefits Centers Plan for Healthy Living includes with this plan:
Supplemental Healthcare Service | Member Cost |
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Preventive Dental | |
Oral exam (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Fluoride treatment (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Dental x-ray(s) (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Cleaning (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Comprehensive Dental | |
Periodontics (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Non-routine services (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Diagnostic services (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Extractions (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Endodontics (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Restorative services (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Prosthodontics, other oral/maxillofacial surgery, other services (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Hearing | |
Fitting/evaluation (In-Network) | Covered Limits may apply |
Hearing aids (In-Network) | Covered Limits may apply |
Hearing exam (In-Network) | Covered Limits may apply |
Vision | Maximum vision benefit: | $200.00 Every year |
Eyeglasses (frames and lenses) (In-Network) | Covered Limits may apply |
Routine eye exam (In-Network) | Covered Limits may apply |
Contact lenses (In-Network) | Covered Limits may apply |
Additional Supplemental Benefits
None specified.
Prescription Drug Plan Costs & Benefits
Centers Plan for Medicaid Advantage Plus 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. The following table outlines the prescription drug plan premium details of this plan.
Basic Part D Premium: | $48.70 |
Supplemental Part D Premium: | $0.00 |
Total Part D Premium: | $48.70 |
Part D Premium with Full LIS Assistance: | $0.00 |
For more information about the Low-Income Subsidy (aka, "Extra Help") program, refer to the Social Security Extra Help page.
Prescription Drug Plan Deductible
The Medicare Part D annual deductible with this plan is $545.00. This is the amount you must pay at the pharmacy before Centers Plan for Healthy Living begins paying its share.
Prescription Drug Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs
In addition to the plan's monthly premium and deductible, Centers Plan for Medicaid Advantage Plus has out-of-pocket costs that you must pay when you pick up your prescriptions. The following table shows you those costs.
Drug Tier | Preferred | Standard |
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$0 copay on all covered generic and brand-name prescriptions. |
5-Star Rating Marks
Each year the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rates Medicare Advantage D-SNP's in nine broad categories using a 5-star rating system. Medicare's star ratings will help you understand the quality of care and service you can expect if you join this Centers Plan for Healthy Living plan.
CMS Measure | Star Rating |
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2024 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 |
How to Qualify to Enroll in
Centers Plan for Medicaid Advantage Plus
To qualify for enrollment in Centers Plan for Medicaid Advantage Plus in Niagara County, you must be eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. To be eligible for Medicare, you must be age 65 or older, or have Social Security Disability Insurance for 24 months. To be eligible for Medicaid, your income and assets must be at or below New York's state thresholds.
Before enrolling in Centers Plan for Medicaid Advantage Plus, or any other dual-eligible SNP, be sure to ask the following questions:
- What costs should I expect to pay out-of-pocket (premiums, deductibles, copayments)?
- Will I be able to use my doctors? Are they in the plan's network?
- Are the plan's in-network providers and facilities in convenient locations?
- Does the plan provide coverage for services I receive from out-of-network providers?
- Do I need a referral to see a specialist?
- Are my medications on the Part D plan's formulary? What if I can't afford my medications?
- What special accommodations does the plan make for persons with disabilities?
- Does the plan offer free meal delivery after a stay in the hospital?
- What help is offered for caregivers? Is adult day care covered?
- Does the plan offer a prepaid card for over the counter medications and covered groceries?
Additional D-SNP Plan Options
Here are some additional Medicare SNP plans that might be worth reviewing:
- Centers Plan for Medicaid Advantage Plus
- Centers Plan for Dual Coverage Care
- Centers Plan for Nursing Home Care
Contact Centers Plan for Healthy Living
Plan Website: | http://www.centersplan.com/mapd |
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Formulay Information: | http://www.centersplan.com |
Pharmacy Information: | Centers Plan for Healthy Living Pharmacy Page |
Prospective Members: | (877)940-9330 |
TTY Users: | (800)421-1220 |
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.
Plans Offered
Medicare Advantage and Part D plans and benefits offered by the following carriers: Aetna Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aspire Health Plan, Dean Health Plan, Devoted Health, GlobalHealth, Health Care Service Corporation, Cigna Healthcare, Humana, Molina Healthcare, Mutual of Omaha, Premera Blue Cross, Medica Central Health Plan, SCAN Health Plan, Scott and White Health Plan now part of Baylor Scott & White Health, UnitedHealthcare(R), and Wellcare.
Citations & References
- Centers Plan for Healthy Living, http://www.centersplan.com/mapd, Last Accessed October 13, 2023
- Medicaid.gov, "Medicaid & CHIP in New York", Last Accessed January 4, 2024
- CMS.gov, "Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs)", Last Accessed January 20, 2023
- CMS.gov, Landscape Source Files, Last Accessed January 2, 2024
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance, Last Accessed January 2, 2024
- CMS.gov, Plan Benefits Package, Last Accessed January 3, 2024