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Benefits List - Comparison Overview 2010

Are you looking for benefit information for 2009? Visit the documents and forms page for 2009 benefit information.

Learn more about the specific benefits offered by Peoples Health Group Medicare (HMO-POS). There are two different types of group Medicare plans offered by Peoples Health.

One is a standard plan for employer groups who have contracted with Peoples Health. This plan is called Peoples Health Group Medicare Gold (HMO-POS).

The other is a customized plan created for retirees with the Louisiana Office of Group Benefits (OGB); this plan is called Peoples Health Group Medicare for OGB (HMO-POS).

Select which plan’s benefits to view by choosing either Peoples Health Group Medicare for OGB (HMO-POS) or Peoples Health Group Medicare Gold (HMO-POS) from the drop-down list below and clicking the Go button.


Peoples Health Group Medicare for OGB (HMO-POS) Benefits

Benefit Description Within Physician Team

Within Peoples Health Network

Out-of-Network
INPATIENT CARE
Inpatient Hospital Care
$0
$150/day (days 1-3)
Medicare-level deductible, coinsurance and copays apply
Inpatient Mental Health Care
$0
$0
Medicare-level deductible, coinsurance and copays apply
Skilled Nursing Facility
$0/day (days 1-20); $25/day (days 21+)
Home Health Care
$0
20%
OUTPATIENT CARE
PCP Office Visit
$5
$25
20%
Specialist Office Visit (includes chiropractic and podiatry services)
$10
$25
20%
Outpatient Mental Health / Substance Abuse Care
$0/visit (visits 1-20)
45% coinsurance/visit (visits 21+)
20%
Outpatient Surgery
$0
$150
20%
Emergency Care
(waived if admitted to inpatient hospital care)
$50
($5,000 combined maximum for emergency and urgent care services outside the U.S.)
Ambulance Service
$0
$50
Urgently Needed Care
(within U.S.)

$10

Urgently Needed Care (outside of U.S.)

$50
($5,000 combined maximum for emergency and urgent care services outside the U.S.)

Outpatient Rehabilitation Services (includes occupational, physical and speech therapy)
$0 (Medicare limits apply)
$0 (Medicare limits apply)
20% (Medicare limits apply)
OUTPATIENT MEDICAL SERVICES AND SUPPLIES
Durable Medical Equipment
5%
10%
20%
Infusion Therapy
$0
$0
20%
Prosthetic Devices
5%
20%
20%
Diabetes Self-Monitoring Training and Supplies
$0
$0
20%
Diagnostic Tests, X-Rays and Lab Services
$0
$0
20%
PREVENTIVE SERVICES
Bone Mass Measurement
$0
$0
20%
Colorectal Screening Exams
$0 (1st exam), $5 for additional exams; unlimited
$0 (1st exam), $5 for additional exams; unlimited
20%

Immunizations

(Flu and pneumonia)

$0
Mammograms
$0 (1st exam), $5 for additional exams; unlimited
$0 (1st exam), $5 for additional exams; unlimited
20%
Pap Smears and Pelvic Exams
$0 (1st exam), $5 for additional exams; unlimited
$0 (1st exam), $5 for additional exams; unlimited
20%
Prostate Cancer Screening Exams
$0 (1st exam), $5 for additional exams; unlimited
$0 (1st exam), $5 for additional exams; unlimited
20%
Routine Physical Exams
$0
Not covered
Not covered
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation
$5/trip, up to 12 one-way trips/year
Not covered
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Dental Services

$0 for selected preventive dental services including oral exam, cleaning and dental X-rays. $50 deductible for comprehensive services.

(Annual max. of $1,000 applies)

Hearing Services
$10 for each diagnostic hearing exam
20% for each diagnostic hearing exam
Discounts on routine hearing exams and hearing aids
Vision Services
$15 for routine eye exam (1 per year); $0 for 1 pair of glasses or contact lenses per year
Routine eye exams and glasses not covered
Health Club Membership
$0 for health club membership
(including fitness classes)
Not covered
Health/Wellness Education
Nutritional training, smoking cessation, newsletter, disease management, nurseline
Not covered
PHARMACY COVERAGE (PART D)
Generic Drugs
$0 for a 30-day supply
$0 for a 90-day supply (retail or mail order)
Preferred Brand-Name Drugs
$20 for a 30-day supply
$40 for a 90-day supply (retail or mail order)
Non-Preferred Brand-Name Drugs
$40 for a 30-day supply
$80 for a 90-day supply (retail or mail order)
Specialty Drugs
20% for a 30-day supply
20% for a 90-day supply (retail or mail order)
Please note:
This grid is merely an overview and should not be used as a replacement for the Summary of Benefits or Evidence of Coverage.

H1961_PHWEB_010510
Pending CMS Approval
Last Update: January 05, 2010

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