Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Ruby (D-SNP) Plan Details for Wyoming County, PA
This page provides coverage and cost details for Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured’s H5932-009-0 Medicare SNP plan for 2025. Enrollment is subject to eligibility.
*CMS rated this Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured plan (H5932-009-0) 4.5 (Good+) out of 5 stars.
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.
Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Ruby Basic Plan Details
- Plan ID
- H5932-009-0
- Plan Type
- HMO D-SNP
- Plan Year
- 2025
- Premium
- $48.40/mo
Plus your Medicare Part B premium. - Health Plan Deductible
- $0.00
- Out-of-Pocket Maximum
- 6,700.00 /yr (in-network)
- Part B Reduction
- $0.00/mo
- Drug Plan Benefit
- Basic
$590.00 deductible - Supplemental Benefits
- Vision, Hearing
- Availability
- Wyoming County, PA
- Insured By
- Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured
Summary of Benefits |
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Health Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs
The following table is a summary of the most common out-of-pocket costs you will incur if you join this Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured plan:
Doctor's Office Visits
- Primary
- Not Covered
- Specialist
- $25 Copay
Emergency, Urgent, and Inpatient Hospital Coverage
- Emergency room care
- $125 Copay
- Urgent care
- $25 Copay
- Ground ambulance
- $250 Copay
- Inpatient hospital care
- $250.00 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 and beyond
Foot Care
- Foot Exams and Treatments (Medicare-covered)
- $25 Copay
- Routine Foot Care
- $25 Copay
Chiropractic Care
- Medicare-covered chiropractic
- $15 Copay
Prior Authorization Required - Routine chiropractic
- $15 Copay
Prior Authorization Required
Mental Health Services
- Outpatient individual therapy
- $25 Copay
- Outpatient group therapy
- $25 Copay
- Inpatient psychiatric hospital care
- $250.00 per day for days 1 through 6
$0.00 per day for days 7 and beyond
Rehabilitation Services
- Physical therapy and speech and language therapy
- $20 Copay
Prior Authorization Required - Occupational therapy
- $20 Copay
Prior Authorization Required
Medical Equipment and Supplies
- Diabetes supplies
- Not Covered
- Durable medical equipment
- 20% Coinsurance
Prior Authorization Required - Prosthetics
- 20% Coinsurance
Diagnostics, Lab Services, and Imaging
- Diagnostic radiology services
- $175 Copay
Prior Authorization Required - Lab services
- Not Covered
- Outpatient x-rays
- $20 Copay
Prior Authorization Required - Diagnostic tests and procedures
- Not Covered
Medicare Part B Drugs
- Chemotherapy
- 20% Coinsurance
- Other Part B drugs (Medicare-covered)
- 20% Coinsurance
Dental Services
- Medicare Covered Preventive Dental
- Not Covered
- Oral exam
- $0
- Dental x-rays
- $0
- Cleaning
- $0
- Periodontics
- Not Covered
- Endodontics
- Not Covered
- Restorative Services
- Not Covered
Hearing Aids and Services
- Fitting/evaluation
- Covered
Limits may apply - Hearing aids
- Not Covered
- Hearing exam
- Covered
Limits may apply
Vision Services
- Medicare-covered eye exam
- $ to $25 Copay
- Routine eye exam
- Covered
Limits may apply - Eyewear benefits
- None
Prescription Drug Costs & Benefits
Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Ruby 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 Premium with Extra Help
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 premium assistance details with Extra Help.
Low Income Premium Subsidy: | ${part_d_lips_amount} |
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Low Income Premium Subsidy CMS Pays: | $48.40 |
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 Deductible
The Medicare Part D annual deductible with this plan is $590.00. You must pay this amount at the pharmacy before Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured begins paying its share.
Prescription Drug Out-of-Pocket Costs
In addition to the plan's monthly premium and deductible, Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Ruby has out-of-pocket costs you must pay when you pick up your prescriptions.
Drug Tier | Retail | Mail Order |
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Cost data not available. | ||
*The Part D deductible does not apply. |
CMS Rating Marks
Each year CMS rates Medicare Special Needs Plans in nine broad categories based on a 5-star system. The table below shows the quality ratings for this Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured plan.
CMS Measure | Star Rating |
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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 |
How to Qualify to Enroll in
Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Ruby
To qualify for enrollment in Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Ruby in Wyoming 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 Pennsylvania's state thresholds.
Before enrolling in Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Ruby , 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
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Contact Us About Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured
Website: | Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Plan Page (opens in new tab) |
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Providers: | Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Providers Page (opens in new tab) |
Formulary: | Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Formulary Page (opens in new tab) |
Pharmacy: | Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Pharmacy Page (opens in new tab) |
New Member Health Plan Help: | (877)935-2168 |
New Member Health Plan TTY: | 711 |
New Member Part D Help: | (877)935-2168 |
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.
Members of a D-SNP maintain their current Medicaid plan and Medicaid benefits. Veterans with VA Health Benefits might have the option to receive care at a nearby VA hospital.
Citations & References
- Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured, http://www.highmarkwholecare.com, Last Accessed October 13, 2024
- Medicaid.gov, "Medicaid & CHIP in Pennsylvania", 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
Research Note: This content is based on independent analysis of CMS data by David Bynon, Medicare analyst and founder of MedicareWire.
For details on how this plan was analyzed and constructed using CMS data, see our Medicare Plan Research Methodology.
Disclaimer: MedicareWire does not endorse or rank Medicare plans. Plan information is provided for educational and research purposes only and may not reflect the most current data available from CMS or the plan provider.
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