| 29. Prescription Drugs
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Most drugs not covered.
(You can add prescription drug coverage to Original Medicare by joining a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan.) |
Drugs covered under Medicare Part B – General
Most drugs not covered.
$0 copay for Part B-covered drugs and chemotherapy drugs.
Drugs covered under Medicare Part D
General
The plan uses a formulary. The plan will send you the formulary. You can also see the formulary at http://www.nppdrugplans.com/
cgibin/phase2/formulary/index.pl
on the web.
Different out-of-pocket costs
may apply for people who
- have limited incomes,
- live in long term care facilities, or
- have access to Indian/Tribal/Urban (Indian Health Service).
The plan offers national
in-network prescription
coverage. This means that
you will pay the same amount
for your prescription drugs if
you get them at an in-network
pharmacy outside of the plan's
service area (for instance when
you travel).
Total yearly drug costs are the
total drug costs paid by both
you and the plan.
The plan may require you to
first try one drug to treat your
condition before it will cover
another drug for that condition.
Some drugs have quantity
limits.
Your provider must get prior
authorization from Network
PlatinumPremier PharmacyPharmacy for certain drugs.
The plan will pay for certain over-the-counter drugs as part of its utilization management program. Some over-the-counter drugs are less expensive than prescription drugs and work just as well.
Contact the plan for details.
You must go to certain
pharmacies for a very limited
number of drugs, due to the
special handling requirements
of these drugs. These drugs
are listed on the plan’s
website, formulary, and printed
materials, as well as on the
Medicare Prescription Drug
Plan Finder on Medicare.gov.
If the actual cost of a drug is
less than the normal copay
amount for that drug, you will
pay the actual cost, not the
higher copay amount.
$0 deductible.
Initial Coverage
You pay the following until total
yearly drug costs reach $2400:
Retail Pharmacy
Formulary Generic
- $9 copay for a one-month (31-day) supply of drugs from a
non-preferred pharmacy
- $24 copay for a three-month (90-day) supply of drugs from a
non-preferred pharmacy
Formulary Preferred Brand
- $25 copay for a one-month
(31-day) supply of drugs from a non-preferred pharmacy
- $62.50 copay for a three-month (90-day) supply of drugs from a non-preferred
pharmacy
Formulary Non-Preferred Brand
- $48 copay for a one-month (31-day) supply of drugs from a non-preferred pharmacy
- $144 copay for a three-month (90-day) supply of drugs from a non-preferred pharmacy
Specialty Products
- 25% coinsurance for a one-month (31-day) supply of drugs from a preferred pharmacy
- 33% coinsurance for a one-month (31-day) supply of drugs from a non-preferred pharmacy
Long Term Care Pharmacy
Formulary Generic
- $9 copay for a one-month (31-day) supply of drugs
Formulary Preferred Brand
- $25 copay for a one-month (31-day) supply of drugs
Formulary Non-Preferred Brand
- $48 copay for a one-month (31-day) supply of drugs
Specialty Products
- 33% coinsurance for a
one-month (31-day) supply of drugs
Mail Order
Formulary Generic
- $9 copay for a one-month (31-day) supply of drugs
- $24 copay for a three-month (90-day) supply of drugs
Formulary Preferred Brand
- $25 copay for a one-month (31-day) supply of drugs
- $62.50 copay for a three-month (90-day) supply of drugs
Formulary Non-Preferred Brand
- $48 copay for a one-month (31-day) supply of drugs
- $144 copay for a three-month (90-day) supply of drugs
Coverage Gap
You pay the following:
The plan covers All Preferred
Generics through the gap.
Retail Pharmacy
Formulary Generic
- $9 copay for a one-month (31-day) supply of drugs you get at a preferred pharmacy
- $24 copay for a three-month (90-day) supply of drugs you get at a preferred pharmacy
- $9 copay for a one-month (31-day) supply of drugs you get at a non-preferred pharmacy
- $24 copay for a three-month (90-day) supply of drugs you get at a non-preferred pharmacy
Long Term Care Pharmacy
Formulary Generic
- $9 copay for a one-month (31-day) supply of drugs
Mail Order
Formulary Generic
- $9 copay for a one-month (31-day) supply of drugs
- $24 copay for a three-month (90-day) supply of drugs For all other covered drugs, after your total yearly drug costs reach $2400, you pay
100% until your yearly
out-of-pocket drug costs
reach $4050.
Catastrophic Coverage
After your yearly out-of-pocket
drug costs reach $ 4050, you
pay the greater of:
- $ 2.25 copay for generic (including brand drugs treated as generic) and $ 5.60 opay for all other drugs, or
- 5% coinsurance.
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Drugs covered under Medicare Part B – General
Most drugs not covered.
10% of the cost for Part B-covered drugs and chemotherapy drugs.
Drugs covered under Medicare Part D
General
The plan uses a formulary. The plan will send you the formulary. You can also see the formulary at http://www.nppdrugplans.com/
cgibin/phase2/formulary/index.pl
on the web.
Different out-of-pocket costs
may apply for people who
- have limited incomes,
- live in long term care facilities, or
- have access to Indian/Tribal/Urban (Indian Health Service).
The plan offers national
in-network prescription
coverage. This means that
you will pay the same amount
for your prescription drugs if
you get them at an in-network
pharmacy outside of the plan's
service area (for instance when
you travel).
Total yearly drug costs are the
total drug costs paid by both
you and the plan.
The plan may require you to
first try one drug to treat your
condition before it will cover
another drug for that condition.
Some drugs have quantity
limits.
Your provider must get prior
authorization from Network
PlatinumPremier PharmacyPharmacy for certain drugs.
The plan will pay for certain over-the-counter drugs as part of its utilization management program. Some over-the-counter drugs are less expensive than prescription drugs and work just as well.
Contact the plan for details.
You must go to certain
pharmacies for a very limited
number of drugs, due to the
special handling requirements
of these drugs. These drugs
are listed on the plan’s
website, formulary, and printed
materials, as well as on the
Medicare Prescription Drug
Plan Finder on Medicare.gov.
If the actual cost of a drug is
less than the normal copay
amount for that drug, you will
pay the actual cost, not the
higher copay amount.
Plan drugs may be covered in
special circumstances, for
instance, illness while traveling outside of the plan's service area where there is no network pharmacy. You may pay more than the copay if you get your drugs at an out-of-network pharmacy.
Initial Coverage
You pay the following until total yearly drug costs reach $2400:
Pharmacy
Formulary Generic
- $9 copay for a one-month (31-day) supply of drugs
Formulary Preferred Brand
- $25 copay for a one-month (31-day) supply of drugs
Formulary Non-Preferred Brand
- $48 copay for a one-month (31-day) supply of drugs
Specialty Products
- 33% coinsurance for a
one-month (31-day) supply of drugs
Coverage Gap
You pay the following:
Formulary Generic
- $9 copay for a one-month (31-day) supply of drugs
Catastrophic Coverage
After your yearly out-of-pocket
drug costs reach $4050, you
pay the greater of:
- $2.25 copay for generic (including brand drugs treated as generic) and $5.60 copay for all other drugs, or
- 5% coinsurance.
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| 30. Dental Services
|
Preventive dental services (such as cleaning) not covered. |
General
Authorization rules may apply.
$0 copay for Medicare-covered dental benefits.
In general, preventive dental
benefits (such as cleaning) not covered. |
General
Authorization rules may apply. $5 copay for Medicare-covered dental benefits. |
| 31. Hearing Services
|
Routine hearing exams and hearing aids not covered.
20% coinsurance for diagnostic hearing exams. |
In general, routine hearing
exams and hearing aids not
covered.
$0 copay for diagnostic
hearing exams |
$10 copay for hearing exams. |
| 32. Vision Services
|
20% coinsurance for diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions of the eye.
Routine eye exams and glasses not covered.
Medicare pays for one pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses after cataract surgery.
Annual glaucoma screenings covered for people at risk. |
$0 copay for diagnosis and treatment for diseases and conditions of the eye.
Up to 1 routine eye exam every two (2) years
$0 copay for one pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses after each cataract surgery.
$0 copay for up to 1 pair(s) of
glasses every two years
$50 limit for eyewear every two years.
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$10 copay for diagnosis and treatment for diseases and conditions of the eye.
$10 copay for one pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses after each cataract surgery.
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| 33. Physical Exams |
20% coinsurance for one exam within the first 6 months of your new Medicare Part B coverage
When you get Medicare Part B, you can get a one time physical exam within the first 6 months of your new Part B coverage. The coverage does not include lab tests. |
$0 copay for routine exams.
Limited to 1 exam(s) every
year. |
$10 copay for routine exams. |
| 34. Health/Wellness Education |
Not covered. |
This plan covers health/wellness education benefits.
Written health education
materials, including:
- Newsletters
- Nutritional Training
- Nutritional benefit
- Smoking Cessation
- Nursing Hotline
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Not covered. |