UHC Medicare Advantage ND-001A (PPO) H0271-017-000 2024 Plan Details and Costs (2024)

North Dakota Medicare beneficiaries may want to consider reviewing their Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan options. A Medicare Advantage plan combines your Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) benefits into a single plan.

Most Medicare Advantage plans cover prescription drugs, and many plans may offer other extra benefits Original Medicare doesn’t cover.

Learn more about North Dakota Medicare Advantage plans like the one below and find a plan that offers the benefits you want at an affordable price.

Basic Costs and Coverage

Coverage Details
Monthly plan premium$40.70
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
Hearing coverage
Prescription drugs
Medical deductible$545.00
Out-of-pocket maximum$8,850.00
Initial drug coverage limit$0.00
Catastrophic drug coverage limit$8,000.00
Primary care doctor visit
Out-of-Network:

Doctor Office Visit:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Primary Care Office Visit 40%

Specialty doctor visit
Out-of-Network:

Doctor Specialty Visit:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Physician Specialist Office Visit 40%

Inpatient hospital care
Out-of-Network:
Coinsurance for Acute Hospital Services per Stay 40%
Urgent care
Urgent Care:
Copayment for Urgent Care $0.00 to $40.00

Benefit Details - General 4b Note - NOTE ON COST SHARING RANGE FOR URGENTLY NEEDED SERVICES: $0 copayment applies to Medicare covered telehealth. The higher cost share applies to all other Medicare covered services.

Worldwide Coverage:
Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $0.00

Emergency room visit
Emergency Care:
Copayment for Emergency Care $90.00
Copayment for Medicare Covered Emergency Care waived if you are admitted to the hospital within 24 hours

Worldwide Coverage:
Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Coverage $0.00
Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Transportation $0.00

Ambulance transportationIn-Network:

Ground Ambulance:
Coinsurance for Ground Ambulance Services 20%

Air Ambulance:
Coinsurance for Air Ambulance Services 20%

Benefit Details - General 10a Note - NOTE ON AUTHORIZATION: Authorization is required for Non-emergency Medicare-covered ambulance ground and air transportation. Emergency Ambulance does not require authorization.
Please see Evidence of Coverage for Prior Authorization rules

Health Care Services and Medical Supplies

UHC Medicare Advantage ND-001A (PPO) covers a range of additional benefits. Learn more about UHC Medicare Advantage ND-001A (PPO) benefits, some of which may not be covered by Original Medicare (Part A and Part B).

Coverage Details
Chiropractic servicesIn-Network:

Chiropractic Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Chiropractic Services 20%
Prior Authorization Required for Chiropractic Services

Diabetes supplies, training, nutrition therapy and monitoringIn-Network:

Diabetic Supplies and Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Diabetic Supplies $0.00
Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts 20%
Prior Authorization Required for Diabetic Supplies and Services
Diabetic Supplies and Services limited to those from specified manufacturers(Please see Evidence of Coverage)

Durable medical equipment (DME)
Out-of-Network:

Durable Medical Equipment:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Durable Medical Equipment 40%

Diagnostic tests, lab and radiology services, and X-raysIn-Network:

Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests 20%
Copayment for Medicare-covered Lab Services $0.00
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services

Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Radiological Services 0% to 20%
Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 20%
Coinsurance for Medicare-covered X-Ray Services 20%
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services

Home health careIn-Network:

Home Health Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Home Health Services $0.00
Prior Authorization Required for Home Health Services

Mental health inpatient care
Out-of-Network:
Coinsurance for Psychiatric Hospital Services per Stay 40%
Mental health outpatient care
Out-of-Network:

Outpatient Mental Health Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions 40%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Group Sessions 40%

Outpatient services/surgeryIn-Network:

Outpatient Hospital Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services 0% to 20%
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Hospital Services

Outpatient Observation Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Observation Services 20%
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Observation Services

Ambulatory Surgical Center Services:
Coinsurance for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services 0% to 20%
Prior Authorization Required for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services

Outpatient substance abuse care
Out-of-Network:

Outpatient Substance Abuse Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual or Group Sessions 40%

Over-the-counter itemsIn-Network:

Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items:
Copayment for Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items $0.00
Maximum Plan Benefit of $225.00 every three months
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) offerred as a Part C OTC benefit

Podiatry services
Out-of-Network:

Podiatry Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services 40%
Podiatry Services:
Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Podiatry Services 40%

Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) care
Out-of-Network:
Coinsurance for Skilled Nursing Facility Services per Stay 40%

Dental Benefits

The following dental services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage.

Coverage Details
Dental careIn-Network:

Preventive Dental:
Copayment for Oral Exams $0.00

  • Maximum 2 visits every year
Copayment for Prophylaxis (Cleaning) $0.00
  • Maximum 3 visits every year
Copayment for Fluoride Treatment $0.00
  • Maximum 2 visits every year
Copayment for Dental X-Rays $0.00
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Maximum Plan Benefit of $2500.00 every year for in and out of network services combined for Preventive and Non-Medicare Covered Comprehensive combined

Comprehensive Dental:
Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Benefits 20%
Copayment for Non-routine Services $0.00
Copayment for Diagnostic Services $0.00

  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Copayment for Restorative Services $0.00
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Copayment for Endodontics $0.00
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Copayment for Periodontics $0.00
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Copayment for Extractions $0.00
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Copayment for Prosthodontics, Other Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery, Other Services $0.00
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Maximum Plan Benefit of $2500.00 every year for in and out of network services combined for Preventive and Non-Medicare Covered Comprehensive combined
Prior Authorization Required for Comprehensive Dental

Vision Benefits

The following vision services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage.

Coverage Details
Vision benefitsIn-Network:

Eye Exams:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $0.00
Copayment for Routine Eye Exams $0.00

  • Maximum 1 Routine Eye Exam every year
Prior Authorization Required for Eye Exams

Eyewear:
Copayment for Medicare-Covered Benefits $0.00
Copayment for Contact Lenses $0.00
Copayment for Eyeglasses (lenses and frames) $0.00

  • Maximum 1 Pair every year
Maximum Plan Benefit of $200.00 every year for all Non-Medicare covered eyewear for in and out of network services combined

Hearing Benefits

The following hearing services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage.

Coverage Details
Hearing benefitsIn-Network:

Hearing Exams:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $0.00
Copayment for Routine Hearing Exams $0.00

  • Maximum 1 visit every year
Prior Authorization Required for Hearing Exams

Hearing Aids:
Maximum Plan Allowance of $2000.00 every year both ears combined for in and out of network services combined
Prior Authorization Required for Hearing Aids

Preventive Services and Health/Wellness Education Programs

The following services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage.

Coverage Details
Preventive services and health/wellness education programs
Out-of-Network:

Medicare-covered Zero Dollar Preventive Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services 0% to 40%

Prescription Drug Costs and Coverage

The UHC Medicare Advantage ND-001A (PPO) offers prescription drug coverage, with an annual drug deductible of $545.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2)

Coverage

Cost

Coverage & Cost

Annual drug deductible$545.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2)
Tier 1
  • Standard retail 25%
  • Preferred mail order N/A
  • Standard mail order N/A
  • Tier 2
  • Standard retail 25%
  • Preferred mail order N/A
  • Standard mail order N/A
  • Annual drug deductible$545.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2)
    Tier 1
  • Standard retail N/A
  • Preferred mail order N/A
  • Standard mail order N/A
  • Tier 2
  • Standard retail N/A
  • Preferred mail order N/A
  • Standard mail order N/A
  • Annual drug deductible$545.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2)
    Tier 1
  • Standard retail 25%
  • Preferred mail order 25%
  • Standard mail order 25%
  • Tier 2
  • Standard retail 25%
  • Preferred mail order 25%
  • Standard mail order 25%
  • When reviewing North Dakota Medicare plans, be sure to find out if your doctors are part of the plan network. If a Medicare Advantage plan covers prescription drugs, make sure the plan formulary (list of drugs covered by the plan) includes your drugs.

    You may be able to find plans in your part of North Dakota that offer similar benefits at similar or lower prices than the plan above. Call 1-855-580-1854 TTY 711, 24/7 to speak with a licensed insurance agent who can help you compare plans.

    Plan Documents

    Links to plan documents
    • Summary of benefits
    • Evidence of coverage
    • Star ratings

    North Dakota Counties Served

    Barnes Benson Burleigh Cass Grand Forks Kidder Mchenry Mclean Mcpherson Mercer Morton Mountrail Oliver Pembina Perkins Ramsey Ransom Richland Stutsman Traill Walsh Ward

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