Insurance Type | ACA (Obamacare) |
Plan Name | HMO Blue Essential |
Plan ID | hhs-42690MA1290014 |
Plan Year | 2021 |
Insurance Provider | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts |
Metal Level | Catastrophic |
Plan Type | HMO |
Deductible | $8,350 |
Out-of-Pocket Maximum | $8,350 |
Plan Highlights |
Costs for Medical Care | |
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Primary Care Visit to Treat an Injury or Illness | $35 Copay |
Specialist Visit | Not Applicable |
Laboratory Outpatient and Professional Services | Not Applicable |
X-rays and Diagnostic Imaging | Not Applicable |
Diagnostic Imaging such as MRIs, CT, and PET scans | Not Applicable |
Deductible - Family | $16700 per group |
Out-of-Pocket Maximum - Family | $16700 per group |
Prescription drug coverage | |
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Generic Drugs | Not Applicable |
Preferred Brand Drugs | Not Applicable |
Non-Preferred Brand Drugs | Not Applicable |
Specialty Drugs | Not Applicable |
Access to doctors and hospitals | |
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Provider directory URL | http://www.bluecrossma.com/wps/portal/members/using-my-plan/doctors-hospitals/findadoctor/ |
Does this plan have access to a national provider network? | No |
Is a referral required to see a Specialist? | Yes - All professional provider specialists except for OB/GYN, Chiropractor, and Acupuncturist |
Does this plan cover services outside plan service area? | Yes - Emergency and Urgent Care Services only |
Does this plan cover services outside the country? | Yes - Emergency and Urgent Care Services only |
Hospital services | |
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Emergency Room Services | Not Applicable |
Inpatient Hospital Services (e.g., Hospital Stay) | Not Applicable |
Inpatient Physician and Surgical Services | Not Applicable |
Emergency Transportation or Ambulance Service | Not Applicable |
Maternity | |
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Prenatal and Postnatal Care | Not Applicable |
Delivery and all inpatient services for maternity care | Not Applicable |
Mental Health | |
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Mental/Behavioral Health Outpatient Services | Not Applicable |
Mental/Behavioral Health Inpatient Services | Not Applicable |
Substance use disorder outpatient services | Not Applicable |
Substance use disorder inpatient services | Not Applicable |
Medical Management Programs | |
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Does this plan offer disease managment programs? | Asthma, Depression, Diabetes, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure & High Cholesterol, Pain Management, Pregnancy |
Does this plan offer a wellness program? | Included |
Vision Coverage | |
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Routine Eye Exam for Children | Included |
Eye Glasses for Children | Included |
Routine Eye Exam for Adults | Included |
Child Dental Coverage | |
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Child Dental Coverage - Routine Dental Care | Not Covered |
Child Dental Coverage - Basic Dental Care | Not Covered |
Child Dental Coverage - Orthodontia | Not Covered |
Child Dental Coverage - Major Dental Care | Not Covered |
Adult Dental Coverage | |
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Adult Dental Coverage - Routine Dental Care | Not Covered |
Adult Dental Coverage - Basic Dental Care | Not Covered |
Adult Dental Coverage - Orthodontia | Not Covered |
Adult Dental Coverage - Major Dental Care | Not Covered |
Exclusions and Limitations | |
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More Included Benefits | Other Practitioner Office Visit (Nurse, Physician Assistant) Bariatric Surgery Infertility Treatment Imaging (CT/PET Scans, MRIs) Outpatient Surgery Physician/Surgical Services Urgent Care Centers or Facilities Inpatient Physician and Surgical Services Home Health Care Services Durable Medical Equipment Hospice Services Chiropractic Care Diabetes Care Management Abortion for Which Public Funding is Prohibited Allergy Testing Chemotherapy Diabetes Education Dialysis Infusion Therapy Laboratory Outpatient and Professional Services Nutritional Counseling Prosthetic Devices Radiation Reconstructive Surgery Rehabilitative Speech Therapy Transplant Treatment for Temporomandibular Joint Disorders Well Baby Visits and Care Bone Marrow Transplants for Treatment of Breast Cancer Cardiac Rehabilitation Clinical Trials Congenital Anomaly, including Cleft Lip/Palate Contraceptive Services Early Intervention Services Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Human Leukocyte Antigen Testing Hypodermic Syringes or Needles Nutrition/Formulas Off Label Prescription Drugs Outpatient Facility Fee (e.g., Ambulatory Surgery Center) |
More Limited Benefits | Preventive Care/Screening/Immunization Skilled Nursing Facility Acupuncture Hearing Aids Weight Loss Programs Outpatient Rehabilitation Services Habilitation Services Rehabilitative Occupational and Rehabilitative Physical Therapy |
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