Dignity Health Plan Medicare Special Needs Plan
for Winn Parish, LA
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| Medicare Rating: | |
|---|---|
| CMS Plan ID: | H8492-001 |
| CMS Plan Year: | 2022 |
| SNP Plan Type: | Local HMO |
| Qualification: | Institutional |
| Premium: | $34.20/mo |
| Premium Valid: | Until 2022-12-31 |
| Rx Deductible: | $480.00/year |
| Rx Gap Coverage: | No Gap Coverage |
| Availability: | Winn County, LA |
| Policy Valid: | 2022-1-1 to 2022-12-31 |
| Insured By: | Dignity Care |
Dignity Health Plan is a 2022 I-SNP Medicare Special Needs Plan, from Dignity Care, available in Winn Parish, Louisiana.
- It's a Local HMO health plan for people living in a nursing home or who require skilled nursing care at home.
- It includes prescription drug coverage (Medicare Part DMedicare Part D plans are an option Medicare beneficiaries can use to get prescription drug coverage. Part D plans provide cost-sharing on covered medications in four different phases: deductible, initial coverage, coverage gap, and catastrophic. Each...).
- It offers the same health insurance benefits as Original MedicareOriginal Medicare is private fee-for-service health insurance for people on Medicare. It has two parts. Part A is hospital coverage. Part B is medical coverage..
- It offers extras that Medicare Part AMedicare Part A is hospital coverage for Medicare beneficiaries. It covers inpatient care in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities. It also covers limited home healthcare services and hospice care. and Medicare Part BMedicare Part B is medical coverage for people with Original Medicare benefits. It covers doctor visits, preventative care, tests, durable medical equipment, and supplies. Medicare Part B pays 80 percent of most medically necessary healthcare services. do not cover.
- Most of the costs (e.g., premiumsA premium is an amount that an insurance policyholder must pay for coverage. Premiums are typically paid on a monthly basis. In the federal Medicare program, there are four different types of premiums. , deductiblesA deductible is an amount a beneficiary must pay for their health care expenses before the health insurance policy begins to pay its share., copaymentsA copayment, also known as a copay, is a set dollar amount you are required to pay for a medical service.) to be in this Medicare Special Needs Plan will be covered for you.
How to Qualify to Enroll in Dignity Health Plan
If you qualify and enroll, this Local HMO plan replaces your Original Medicare coverage. To qualify, you must meet the following criteria:
- You have Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance).
- You live in the plan's service area.
- You live in an institution (like a nursing home), or you require nursing care at home.
IMPORTANT: If you qualify for this plan based on your institutional status, but you also qualify for MedicaidMedicaid is a public health insurance program that provides health care coverage to low-income families and individuals in the United States., be sure to ask if the plan coordinates your Medicaid services.
If you don't qualify to join an SNP plan like this one, you can compare Winn Parish, LA Medicare Advantage plans. Another potential option to explore is a Louisiana supplemental Medicare plan and a stand-alone Medicare Part D plan in Louisiana.
Before Joining Dignity Health Plan, Consider These Questions:
- Does the plan's network include my nursing home or home care provider?
- What costs should I expect for my coverage (premiums, deductibles, copayments)?
- Is there an annual limit on my out-of-pocket expenses?
- Will I be able to use my doctors? Are they in the plan's network?
- Are the plan's in-networkDoctors, hospitals, pharmacies, and other healthcare providers that agree to health plan members' services and supplies at a set price are in-network providers. With some health plans, your care is only covered if you get... 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 plan's formularyA formulary is a list of prescription drugs covered by a prescription drug plan or another insurance plan offering prescription drug benefits. Medications not on a plan's formulary are generally not covered.?
- What special accommodations does the plan make for persons with disabilities?
- What special language and cultural accommodations does the plan make?
How Much Does Dignity Health Plan Cost?
The premium on this plan is $34.20 per month. That includes your prescription drugs, as well. Plus, you must continue to pay your monthly Medicare Part B premiumThe Medicare Part B premium is the monthly charge paid by beneficiaries for their outpatient medical care, services, and supplies. A beneficiary's premium may be uplifted by an IRMAA surcharge if their income is above.... Copayments and/or coinsurances also apply with most healthcare services, except preventive care mandated by CMS.
Although the health plan itself does not have a deductible, the prescription drug plan does. It's $480.00 per year. That means you pay 100% of your prescription costs until you've spent $480.00, then the plan will begin paying it's share.
Plan Ratings
Dignity Health Plan is a new plan for 2022. As such it has not been rated by CMS.
NOTE: Many new plans enter the market with low premiums and low co-pays. Remember, it's important to evaluate plans every year. This is particularly true with new plans.
Dignity Health Plan Medicare Part D Co-Pays
This SNP plan includes prescription drug coverage (Medicare Part D). If you have regular prescriptions, it's critical that you evaluate your costs using the plan's formulary.
In addition to the monthly premium and Part D deductible, the drug plan has copayments (fixed dollar amount) and/or coinsurances (percentage) that you must pay when you pickup your medications. Here's the drug coverage schedule for this plan:
| Tier | Preferred | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | 25% |
Contact Dignity Care
If you qualify for Medicare 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 AdvantageMedicare Advantage (MA), also known as Medicare Part C, are health plans from private insurance companies that are available to people eligible for Original Medicare (Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B). program on www.medicare.gov. To learn more about this plan, visit the Dignity Care Medicare website.
Plan Availability
Dignity Health Plan is available to beneficiaries living in Atlanta, Calvin, Dodson, Joyce, Saint Maurice, Sikes, Winnfield, and all other areas of Winn Parish, Louisiana; Medicare plans are the same throughout the Parish.
Citations & References
- https://www.medicare.gov/find-a-plan
- https://www.medicare.gov/sign-up-change-plans/types-of-medicare-health-plans/special-needs-plans-snp
- https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Health-Plans/SpecialNeedsPlans/I-SNPs
- https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Health-Plans/SpecialNeedsPlans/D-SNPs
- https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Health-Plans/SpecialNeedsPlans/C-SNPs
- https://www.shiptacenter.org/
The Medicare Special Needs Plan (SNP) data in this directory originates from CMS Landscape Source Files, is maintained by David Bynon and was last updated on .