2024 Access (PPO) Plan
The CarePartners Access (PPO) Plan is our $0 premium plan, designed for those who want a low cost Medicare option without compromising on coverage or restrictions of a network. This plan gives you the freedom to access any doctor or hospital. Plan highlights:
- NEW $1,200 Dental Flex Advantage Spending Card!
- $0 monthly premium which includes prescription drug coverage
- $0 Tier 1 and Tier 2 Rx drugs at preferred pharmacies, plus $0 Tier 6 vaccines
- $65/quarter for over-the-counter health items
- No referrals required
Questions about our PPO plan? Call now: 1-844-404-5251 (TTY: 711)
Flex Advantage Spending Card
The Flex Advantage spending card allows CarePartners of Connecticut PPO Plan members to see any dentist in the country who accepts Visa® — no network, cost sharing, or other restrictions to worry about. Learn more about the Flex Advantage spending card by clicking the link below.
Drugs and Drug Deductibles
Drug costs shown for Tier 1 and Tier 2 are reflective of Preferred Pharmacy pricing. Tier 1 and Tier 2 drugs include enhanced coverage of certain drugs such as select erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs, vitamins and minerals, and cough/cold products. Please use our Preferred Pharmacy Directory at carepartnersct.com/pharmacy to find a location near you.
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Drug Deductible
$0
Gap Coverage: Once you and your plan have spent $5,030 on covered drugs combined, you're in the Coverage Gap Stage where the 30-day supply costs are: $0 for Tier 6vaccine drugs, $35 for covered insulin drugs, and 25% of the cost for Part D generic and brand name drugs, plus a portion of the dispensing fee for Tiers 1-5.
Catastrophic Coverage: Once you've spent $8,000 in out-of-pocket prescription costs you are in the Catastrophic Coverage Stage. If you reach the Catastrophic Coverage Stage, you pay nothing for covered Part D drugs and for excluded drugs that are covered under our enhanced benefit.
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Tier 1 - Preferred Generic Drugs
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Initial Coverage Stage
$0 for 30 day retail supply; $0 for 90 day mail order supply
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Tier 2 - Non-Preferred Generic Drugs
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Initial Coverage Stage
$0 for 30 day retail supply; $0 for 90 day mail order supply
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Tier 3 - Preferred Brand Name Drugs
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Initial Coverage Stage
$47 ($35 for insulin) for 30 day retail supply; $94 ($70 for insulin) for 90 day mail order supply
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Tier 4 - Non-Preferred Drugs (includes Brand Name and Generic)
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Initial Coverage Stage
$100 ($35 for insulin) for 30 day retail supply; $200 ($70 for insulin) for 90 day mail order supply
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Tier 5 - Specialty Drugs
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Initial Coverage Stage
33% of cost for 30 day retail or mail order supply
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Tier 6 - Vaccines
$0
Plan Essentials
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Deductible
$0 (combination of in and out-of-network costs)
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Maximum Out of Pocket
$6,350 for in-network costs; $9,550 for a combination of in and out-of-network costs
Routine Doctor Visits and Checkups
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Primary Care Provider (PCP)
In-Network: $0; Out-of-Network: $50 per visit
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Telehealth
In-Network: Includes Medicare covered services and additional telehealth services. $0 copay for e-visits, virtual visits, and remote patient monitoring with your PCP or Specialist. For all other telehealth visits, copay is the same as corresponding in-person visit copay.
Out-of-Network: Includes Medicare covered services; cost share is the same as corresponding in-person visit copay. Additional telehealth services not covered.
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Laboratory Services
In-Network: $0. Prior Authorization may be required for in-network services; Out-of-Network: 40% coinsurance.
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Routine Vision Exam
In-Network: $0 per annual visit; Out-of-Network $65 per annual visit
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Routine Hearing Exam
In-Network: $0 per annual visit; Out-of-Network: $65 per annual visit after deductible
Specialty Visits, Surgery, and Exams
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Specialist Copay
In-Network: $45 per visit; Out-of-Network: $65 per visit.
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X-Rays
In-Network: $10 per day. Prior Authorization may be required for in-network services; Out-of-Network: 40% coinsurance.
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Diagnostic Procedures
In-Network: $40 per day. Prior Authorization may be required for in-network services; Out-of-Network: 40% coinsurance.
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Diagnostic Radiology Services
In-Network: Ultrasound: $60 per day; Others: $250 per day; Prior Authorization may be required for in-network services; Out-of-Network: 40% coinsurance
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Outpatient Surgery
In-Network: Colonoscopy: $0; Others (Ambulatory Surgical Center, ASC): $295 per day; Others (Non-ASC): $395 per day; Prior Authorization may be required for in-network services
Out-of-Network: 40% coinsurance
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Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy
In-Network: $30 per visit; Out-of-Network: 40% coinsurance.
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Cardiovascular Screening
In-Network: $0; Out-of-Network: 40% coinsurance
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Cancer Screening (Colorectal, Prostate, Breast)
In-Network: $0; Out-of-Network: 40%
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Colonoscopy
In-Network: $0; Out-of-Network: 40% coinsurance
Unforeseen Care, Emergency Services, and Hospital Stays
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Urgent Care
$45 per visit for urgently needed services provided to treat a non-emergency, unforeseen medical illness, injury, or condition that requires immediate medical care.
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Emergency Room Visits
$90 per visit
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Inpatient Hospital Coverage
In-Network: $395 per day for days 1-5; $0 after day 5; Prior Authorization may be required for in-network services; Out-of-Network: 40% coinsurance
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Ambulance Rides and Services
In-Network and Out-of-Network: $325 per one-way trip. Coverage for medically necessary Ambulance Services. Prior authorization may be required for non-emergency transportation. Includes worldwide emergency transportation coverage.
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Acupuncture
In-Network: $20 per visit
Out-of-Network: $65 per visitCovers up to 12 visits in 90 days for members with chronic lower back pain. 8 additional visits covered for those demonstrating an improvement. No more than 20 visits administered annually.
Embedded Dental Visa Flex Advantage Spending Card
Access PPO members receive a yearly dental benefit amount of $1,200, which can be used to pay for non-cosmetic and non-Medicare-covered dental procedures. The full amount is loaded onto your Flex Advantage spending card at the beginning of the year. Just swipe your Flex Advantage spending card to pay for covered dental services up to the annual limit at any dentist in the country who accepts Visa. The balance does not carry over, so try to use it all before the end of the year. *Restrictions apply. Refer to your Evidence of Coverage (EOC) for details.
Embedded Dental Benefits
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Individual Annual Deductible
Not Applicable - Dental Covered Under Flex Advantage Spending Card
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Calendar Year Maximum
Not Applicable - Dental Covered Under Flex Advantage Spending Card
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Periodic Oral Evaluation
Not Applicable - Dental Covered Under Flex Advantage Spending Card
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Comprehensive Oral Exam
Not Applicable - Dental Covered Under Flex Advantage Spending Card
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Intra Oral Bitewing X-ray (X-rays of Crowns of Teeth)
Not Applicable - Dental Covered Under Flex Advantage Spending Card
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Intra Oral X-ray - Entire Mouth (Panoramic & Full Mouth)
Not Applicable - Dental Covered Under Flex Advantage Spending Card
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Single Tooth X-ray Images
Not Applicable - Dental Covered Under Flex Advantage Spending Card
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Fluoride Treatment
Not Applicable - Dental Covered Under Flex Advantage Spending Card
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Periodontal Cleaning
Not Applicable - Dental Covered Under Flex Advantage Spending Card
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Simple Extractions
Not Applicable - Dental Covered Under Flex Advantage Spending Card
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Surgical Extractions
Not Applicable - Dental Covered Under Flex Advantage Spending Card
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Bridge or Denture Repair
Not Applicable - Dental Covered Under Flex Advantage Spending Card
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Dentures (Complete or Partial)
Not Applicable - Dental Covered Under Flex Advantage Spending Card
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Crowns and Onlays (Initial Placement)
Not Applicable - Dental Covered Under Flex Advantage Spending Card
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Surgical Implant Placement Implants
Not Applicable - Dental Covered Under Flex Advantage Spending Card
Benefits
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CarePerks Wellness Allowance
Not included.
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CarePerks Weight Management Programs
Not included.
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SilverSneakers Membership
In-Network: You receive a SilverSneakers fitness membership at no additional cost giving you access to 16,000+ gyms nationwide, trained instructors, classes and health and nutrition tips with exercise videos. Out-of-Network: You pay $0 for at-home exercise kits.
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Hearing Aid Benefit
You are eligible for up to 2 covered hearing aids per year, 1 aid per ear. To be covered, the hearing aids must be on the Hearing Care Solutions formulary and must be purchased through Hearing Care Solutions. Different copays apply.
$250 Standard Level
$475 Superior Level
$650 Advanced Level
$850 Advanced Plus Level
$1,150 Premier Level
Out-of-Network: Hearing aid must be ordered only through Hearing Care Solutions
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Over-The-Counter (OTC) Bonus
$65 per calendar quarter to spend on Medicare approved health-related OTC items. Members receive quarterly credit on the Flex Advantage spending card to use towards covered OTC items at participating retailers and plan approved online stores. No rollover of unused quarterly balances. See Evidence of Coverage (EOC) for more information.
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Eyewear Benefit
$150 allowance per calendar year for standard eyeglasses (prescription lenses, frames, or a combination of lenses and frames) and/or contact lenses purchased from any provider.