Which 2021 Plan Is Right for Me?
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| Advantage MD Plans | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plans & Monthly Plan Premium | ||||
| Plans & Monthly Plan Premium | Johns Hopkins | Johns Hopkins | Johns Hopkins | Johns Hopkins |
| MEDICAL BENEFITS (partial listing: in-network) | ||||
| MEDICAL BENEFITS (partial listing: in-network) | ||||
| Medical Deductible | ||||
| Medical Deductible | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Primary Care Provider Visit | ||||
| Primary Care Provider Visit | $5 copay | $10 copay | $5 copay | $0 copay |
| Specialist Visit | ||||
| Specialist Visit | $50 copay | $50 copay | $50 copay | $10 copay |
| Referrals | ||||
| Referrals | Required for Specialist Visits only | Not required | Not required | Not required |
| Urgent Care | ||||
| Urgent Care | $40 copay The copay is not waived if you are admitted to the hospital. | $40 copay. The copay is not waived if you are admitted to the hospital. | $40 copay The copay is not waived if you are admitted to the hospital. | $20 copay The copay is not waived if you are admitted to the hospital. |
| Ambulatory Surgical Centers Outpatient Surgery | ||||
| Ambulatory Surgical Centers Outpatient Surgery | $225 copay | $225 copay | $225 copay | $50 copay |
| Emergency Care | ||||
| Emergency Care | $90 copay The copay is waived if you are admitted to the hospital within 24 hours for the same condition. | $90 copay The copay is waived if you are admitted to the hospital within 24 hours for the same condition. | $90 copay The copay is waived if you are admitted to the hospital within 24 hours for the same condition. | $90 copay The copay is waived if you are admitted to the hospital within 24 hours for the same condition. |
| Worldwide Emergency & Urgently Needed Services | ||||
| Worldwide Emergency & Urgently Needed Services | Not covered | Not covered | $90 copayment for Emergency Care and $40 copayment for Urgently Needed Services | $90 copayment for Emergency Care and $20 copayment for Urgently Needed Services |
| Inpatient Hospital Stay | ||||
| Inpatient Hospital Stay | $310/day copay for days 1-5; $0 copay for days 6-90; Medicare allows 60 "lifetime reserve" days | $310/day copay for days 1-6; $0 copay for days 7-90; Medicare allows 60 "lifetime reserve" days | $310/day copay for days 1-6; $0 copay for days 7-90; Medicare allows 60 "lifetime reserve" days | $200 copay per admission (90 days); Medicare allows 60 "lifetime reserve" days |
| Vision benefits | ||||
| Vision benefits | $50 copay once per year; up to $150 allowance for additional eyewear every two years | $0 copay once per year; no additional eyewear coverage | $0 copay once per year; up to $150 allowance for additional eyewear every two years | $0 copay once per year; up to $300 allowance for additional eyewear every two years |
| Routine Podiatry Services | ||||
| Routine Podiatry Services | 20% coinsurance (up to 8 times per year) | 20% coinsurance (up to 6 times per year) | 20% coinsurance (up to 6 times per year) | $10 copay (up to 12 times per year) |
| Acupuncture | ||||
| Acupuncture | 20% coinsurance (up to 12 visits within 90 days) for chronic lower back pain | 20% coinsurance (up to 12 visits within 90 days) for chronic lower back pain | 20% coinsurance (up to 12 visits within 90 days) for chronic lower back pain. $200 supplemental benefit for any injury or illness. | 20% coinsurance (up to 12 visits within 90 days) for chronic lower back pain. $300 supplemental benefit for any injury or illness. |
| Preventive Dental Services | ||||
| Preventive Dental Services | $15 copay (cleaning); $15 copay (oral exam); $25 copay (dental x-ray) Frequency depends on type of service | $15 copay (cleaning); $15 copay (oral exam); $25 copay (dental x-ray) Frequency depends on type of service | $10 copay (cleaning); $10 copay (oral exam); $20 copay (dental x-ray) Frequency depends on type of service | $0 copay (cleaning); $0 copay (oral exam); $0 copay (dental x-ray); $0 copay (Fluoride treatment) Frequency depends on type of service |
| Optional Supplemental Benefits Learn More | ||||
| Optional Supplemental Benefits Learn More | Available for an extra premium ($30) for comprehensive dental and fitness. | Available for an extra premium ($30) for comprehensive dental and fitness. | Available for an extra premium ($28) for comprehensive dental. | Comprehensive dental and fitness benefits included at no additional cost. |
| Routine Chiropractic Services | ||||
| Routine Chiropractic Services | Not covered | Not covered | $20 copay (up to 12 times per year) | $10 copay (up to 12 times per year) |
| Hearing Aid Services Learn More | ||||
| Hearing Aid Services Learn More | Two options available through TruHearing (up to two per year); copay from $699 per aid | Two options available through TruHearing (up to two per year); copay from $699 per aid | Two options available through TruHearing (up to two per year); copay from $699 per aid | Two options available through TruHearing (up to two per year); copay from $399 per aid |
| Silver&Fit® Program Learn More | ||||
| Silver&Fit® Program Learn More | Included in optional supplemental benefits for an additional premium | Included in optional supplemental benefits for an additional premium | Included | Included |
| PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS (30-day supply; in-network pharmacy) | ||||
| PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS (30-day supply; in-network pharmacy) | ||||
| Deductible | ||||
| Deductible | $0 | $350 deductible (applicable to tiers 3, 4, and 5) | $350 deductible (applicable to tiers 3, 4, and 5) | $0 |
| Preferred Generic | ||||
| Preferred Generic | $0 copay | $7 copay | $4 copay | $3 copay |
| Generic | ||||
| Generic | $10 copay | $15 copay | $12 copay | $10 copay |
| Preferred Brand | ||||
| Preferred Brand | $47 copay | $47 copay | $47 copay | $40 copay |
| Non-Preferred Drug | ||||
| Non-Preferred Drug | $100 copay | $100 copay | $100 copay | $90 copay |
| Specialty Tier | ||||
| Specialty Tier | 33% of the cost | 26% of the cost | 26% of the cost | 33% of the cost |
| Mail Order | ||||
| Mail Order | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Comprehensive Dental Benefits | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BASIC RESTORATIVE (in-network) *out-of-network cost may be higher | ||||
| BASIC RESTORATIVE (in-network) *out-of-network cost may be higher | ||||
| Endodontics | ||||
| Endodontics | $200 copay | $200 copay | $200 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Oral Surgery | ||||
| Oral Surgery | $50 copay | $50 copay | $50 copay | 20% coinsurance |
| Oral Pathology Biopsy | ||||
| Oral Pathology Biopsy | $50 copay | $50 copay | $50 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Periodontics | ||||
| Periodontics | $50 copay | $50 copay | $50 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Restorative Fillings | ||||
| Restorative Fillings | $50 copay | $50 copay | $50 copay | 20% coinsurance |
| General Anesthesia (when medically necessary and administered in connection with oral or dental surgery) | ||||
| General Anesthesia (when medically necessary and administered in connection with oral or dental surgery) | $50 copay | $50 copay | $50 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| MAJOR RESTORATIVE (in-network) *out-of-network cost may be higher | ||||
| MAJOR RESTORATIVE (in-network) *out-of-network cost may be higher | ||||
| Bridges Installation or Addition (due to the covered extraction of one or more natural teeth) | ||||
| Bridges Installation or Addition (due to the covered extraction of one or more natural teeth) | $400 copay | $400 copay | $400 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Bridges Adjustment or Repair (due to the covered extraction of one or more natural teeth) | ||||
| Bridges Adjustment or Repair (due to the covered extraction of one or more natural teeth) | $50 copay | $50 copay | $50 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Bridges Replacement (due to structural changes in the mouth) | ||||
| Bridges Replacement (due to structural changes in the mouth) | $400 copay | $400 copay | $400 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Crowns, Inlays and Onlays Installation | ||||
| Crowns, Inlays and Onlays Installation | $400 copay | $400 copay | $400 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Crowns, Inlays and Onlays Adjustment or Repair (more than six months after installation) | ||||
| Crowns, Inlays and Onlays Adjustment or Repair (more than six months after installation) | $50 copay | $50 copay | $50 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Crowns, Inlays and Onlays Replacement | ||||
| Crowns, Inlays and Onlays Replacement | $400 copay | $400 copay | $400 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Dentures (full or partial) Installation or Addition (due to the covered extraction of one or more natural teeth) | ||||
| Dentures (full or partial) Installation or Addition (due to the covered extraction of one or more natural teeth) | $400 copay | $400 copay | $400 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Dentures (full or partial) Adjustment or Repair (more than six months after installation) | ||||
| Dentures (full or partial) Adjustment or Repair (more than six months after installation) | $50 copay | $50 copay | $50 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Dentures (full or partial) Replacement of Full Denture (due to structural changes in the mouth) | ||||
| Dentures (full or partial) Replacement of Full Denture (due to structural changes in the mouth) | $400 copay | $400 copay | $400 copay | 50% coinsurance |
*Please note: this information does not apply to Advantage MD Group.
Johns Hopkins Advantage MD (PPO) has an in-network out-of-pocket maximum of $7,550 and a combined in- and out-of-network maximum of $11,300. Johns Hopkins Advantage MD Plus (PPO) has an in-network out-of-pocket maximum of $7,550 and a combined in- and out-of-network maximum of $11,300. Johns Hopkins Advantage MD Premier (PPO) has an in-network out-of-pocket maximum of $7,550 and a combined in- and out-of-network maximum of $11,300. Johns Hopkins Advantage MD (HMO) has an in-network out-of-pocket maximum of $7,550.
For out-of-network benefits, you pay a percentage for most covered services.
Limitations: 1. Members are responsible for the difference between the allowed amount and the billed amount. For more information, please review the Evidence of Coverage. 2. The comprehensive dental benefit for the Optional Supplement benefits for the Johns Hopkins Advantage MD (HMO) plan, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD (PPO) plan, and Johns Hopkins Advantage MD Plus (PPO) plan has a $1,200 Annual Maximum. The comprehensive dental benefit for the Johns Hopkins Advantage MD Premier (PPO) plan has a $1,500 Annual Maximum.
Prior authorizations are required for the following: endodontics, general anesthesia when medically necessary and administered in connection with oral or dental surgery, oral surgery, periodontics, bridges, crowns, inlays, onlays, and dentures (full or partial).
Use this search tool to find doctors, hospitals, prescription drugs, and pharmacies within the Advantage MD network.
A Doctor, Specialist or Hospitalhttps://medicareadvantage.healthtrioconnect.com/public-app/consumer/provdir/entry.page
A Dental Providerhttps://govservices.dentaquest.com/Router.jsp?component=Main&source=Logon&action=ProviderDirectory2&state=MD&locale=en
A Vision Providerhttps://www.superiorvision.com/Member/locate_provider
A PPO Prescription Drughttps://www.medicareplanrx.com/jccf/Johnshopkins_formulary_21.html- An HMO Prescription Drughttps://www.medicareplanrx.com/jccf/Johnshopkins_hmo_formulary_21.html
A Pharmacyhttps://www.medicareplanrx.com/jccf/johnshopkins_pharmacy_21.html
Out-of-network/non-contracted providers are under no obligation to treat Johns Hopkins Advantage MD members, except in emergency situations. Please call our customer service number or see your Evidence of Coverage for more information, including the cost-sharing that applies to out-of-network services.
Find doctors, hospitals, prescription drugs, and pharmacies within the Advantage MD network.
Explanation of Hearing Aid Coverage
Johns Hopkins Advantage MD covers up to two hearing aids per year when purchased through TruHearing.
Coverage includes
- 2 hearing aids per year when purchased through TruHearing
- 3 follow-up visits with an in-network provider for fitting and adjustment of hearing aids
- 45-day trial
- 3-year manufacturer warranty for repairs and one-time loss and damage replacement
- 48 batteries per aid included with non-rechargeable models
The Silver&Fit® Exercise and Healthy Aging Program
The Silver&Fit program is designed for older adults. With this program, you have access to the following enrollment options:
- Work out at a participating fitness center. Enjoy all of the standard amenities* of the fitness center including cardiovascular and strength training equipment.
- Work out at home. You can order up to two home fitness kits per benefit year through the Home Fitness program. Choose from a selection of home fitness kits including: yoga, Chair Pilates, Tai Chi, Cardio Strength, and many others.
You also have access to the following Silver&Fit program features:
- Healthy Aging education classes (online or have DVDs mailed to you)
- The Silver Slate® – Stay up-to-date on fitness, nutrition, and weight management with our quarterly newsletter (online, email or mailed)
- The Silver&Fit Connected!™ Program – a fun and easy way to track exercise at a fitness center or through a wearable fitness device**
- Earn Rewards** for tracking your activity
*Services that require an additional cost are not included.
**Rewards subject to change; purchase of device or app is not included.
Please note: the information in this section does not apply to Advantage MD Group.
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