Blue Medicare Freedom+ (PPO)
Blue Medicare Freedom+ (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Plan ID: H3404-004
HelpAdvisor Editorial Team analysis of data from the 2025 MA Landscape Source Files and carrier-provided plan data supplied by SunFire, Inc., a private company that creates software solutions for agents and brokers to compare Medicare plans. For more information, visit www.sunfireinc.com.
Blue Medicare Freedom+ (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Plan ID: H3404-004
HelpAdvisor Editorial Team analysis of data from the 2025 MA Landscape Source Files and carrier-provided plan data supplied by SunFire, Inc., a private company that creates software solutions for agents and brokers to compare Medicare plans. For more information, visit www.sunfireinc.com.
North Carolina Counties Served
Basic Costs and Coverage
Coverage | Cost |
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Monthly Deductible | $-1 |
Out of Pocket Max |
In-Network: $9350 Out-of-Network: N/A |
Initial Coverage Limit | $2000 |
Catastrophic Coverage Limit | $2,000 |
Primary Care Doctor Visit | In-Network: Doctor Office Visit: Coinsurance for Primary Care Office Visit 20% Out-of-Network: Doctor Office Visit Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Primary Care Office Visit 40% |
Specialty Doctor Visit | In-Network: Doctor Specialty Visit: Coinsurance for Physician Specialist Office Visit 20% Specialist coinsurance also applies to acupuncture for chronic Low Back Pain (cLBP) Out-of-Network: Doctor Specialty Visit Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Physician Specialist Office Visit 40% Specialist coinsurance also applies to acupuncture for chronic Low Back Pain (cLBP) |
Inpatient Hospital Care | In-Network: Acute Hospital Services: Copayment for Acute Hospital Services per Stay $2185 days 1-90 $816 days 91-150 Prior Authorization Required for Acute Hospital Services Out-of-Network: Acute Hospital Services: Coinsurance for Acute Hospital Services per Stay 40% Prior authorization required |
Urgent Care | Copayment for Urgent Care $45 |
Emergency Room Visit | Copayment for Emergency Care $100 Copayment for Medicare Covered Emergency Care waived if you are admitted to the hospital with in 48 hours |
Ambulance Transportation | In-Network: Ground Ambulance: Coinsurance for Ground Ambulance Services 20% Air Ambulance: Coinsurance for Air Ambulance Services 20% Prior Authorization Required for Air Ambulance Prior authorization required Out-of-Network: Ambulance Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Ground 40% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Air 40% |
Health Care Services and Medical Supplies
Blue Medicare Freedom+ (PPO) covers additional benefits and services, some of which may not be covered by Original Medicare (Medicare Part A and Part B).
Coverage | Cost |
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Chiropractic Services | In-Network: Copayment for Medicare-covered Chiropractic Services $15 Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services 40% |
Diabetes Supplies, Training, Nutrition Therapy and Monitoring | In-Network: Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Diabetic Supplies 20% Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts 20% Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Diabetic Supplies and Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diabetic Supplies 40% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts 40% |
Durable Medical Eqipment (DME) | In-Network: Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Durable Medical Equipment 20% Prior Authorization Required for Durable Medical Equipment Prior authorization required Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Durable Medical Equipment Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Durable Medical Equipment 40% |
Diagnostic Tests, Lab and Radiology Services, and X-Rays | In-Network: Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services: Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests 20% Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Lab Services 20% Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services: Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Radiological Services 20% Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 20% Coinsurance for Medicare-covered X-Ray Services 20% Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests 40% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Lab Services 40% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Radiological Services 40% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 40% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient X-Ray Services 40% |
Home Health Care | In-Network: Copayment for Medicare-covered Home Health Services $0 Prior Authorization Required for Home Health Services Prior authorization required Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Home Health Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Home Health 40% |
Mental Health Inpatient Care | In-Network: Psychiatric Hospital Services: Copayment for Psychiatric Hospital Services per Stay $2036 days 1-90 $816 days 91-150 Prior Authorization Required for Psychiatric Hospital Services Out-of-Network: Psychiatric Hospital Services: Coinsurance for Psychiatric Hospital per Stay 40% Prior authorization required |
Mental Health Outpatient Care | In-Network: Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions 20% Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Group Sessions 20% Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Mental Health Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions 40% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Group Sessions 40% |
Outpatient Services / Surgery | In-Network: Outpatient Hospital Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services 20% Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Hospital Services Outpatient Observation Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Observation Services 20% Ambulatory Surgical Center Services: Coinsurance for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services 20% Prior Authorization Required for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services Prior authorization required Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services 40% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulatory Surgical Center Services 40% |
Outpatient Substance Abuse Care | In-Network: Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions 20% Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Group Sessions 20% Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions 40% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Group Sessions 40% |
Over-the-counter (OTC) Items | In-Network: Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items: Copayment for Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items $0 Quitline Program for smoking cessation, the following is available at no cost: 12-wk regimen of combination therapy NRT for up to 2 quit attempts per year NRT (available for 2 quit attempts, total 24 weeks) Monotherapy (1 type of NRT) Gum = 12 wks = 2 boxes shipment 1, 2 boxes shipment 2, 1 box shipment 3 Lozenge = 12 wks = 4 boxes shipment 1, 1 box shipment 2, 1 box shipment 3 Patch = 1 shipment (4 wk supply of 28 patches)* CNRT=combination NRT Patch + Gum 12 wks = 1 patch + 2 boxes gum shipment 1, 1 patch + 1 box gum shipment 2, 1 patch shipment 3 Patch + Lozenge 12 wks = 1 patch + 2 boxes lozenge shipment 1, 1 patch + 1 box lozenge shipment 2, 1 patch shipment 3 Out-of-Network: Non-Medicare Covered Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items Services: Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items $0 |
Podiatry Services | In-Network: Coinsurance for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services 20% Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Podiatry Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services 40% |
Skilled Nursing Facility Care | In-Network: Skilled Nursing Facility Services: $0 per day for days 1 to 20 $214 per day for days 21 to 60 $0 per day for days 61 to 100 Prior Authorization Required for Skilled Nursing Facility Services Prior authorization required |
Dental Benefits
The following dental services are covered from in-network providers.
Coverage | Cost |
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Dental Care | In-Network: Medicare Covered Preventive Dental: Coinsurance for Office Visit 20% Prior Authorization Required for Medicare Covered Preventive Dental Prior authorization required Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Preventive Dental Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Preventive Dental 40% |
Vision Benefits
The following vision services are covered from in-network providers.
Coverage | Cost |
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Vision Benefits | In-Network: Medicare Covered Eye Exams Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Eye Exams 20% Medicare Covered Eyewear $0 Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Eye Exams Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Eye Exams 40% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Eyewear 40% |
Hearing Benefits
The following hearing services are covered from in-network providers.
Coverage | Cost |
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Hearing Benefits | In-Network: Hearing Exams: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Benefits 20% Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Hearing Exams Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Hearing Exams 40% |
Preventive Services and Health/Wellness Education Programs
The following services are covered from in-network providers.
Coverage | Cost |
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Preventive Services and Health/Wellness Education Programs | In-Network: $0.00 copay for Medicare Covered Preventive Services: Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening Alcohol misuse screenings & counseling Bone mass measurements (bone density) Cardiovascular disease screenings Cardiovascular disease (behavioral therapy) Cervical & vaginal cancer screening Colorectal cancer screenings Depression screenings Diabetes screenings Diabetes self-management training Glaucoma tests Hepatitis B (HBV) infection screening Hepatitis C screening test HIV screening Lung cancer screening Mammograms (screening) Nutrition therapy services Obesity screenings & counseling One-time Welcome to Medicare preventive visit Prostate cancer screenings(PSA) Sexually transmitted infections screening & counseling Shots:
Yearly "Wellness" visit Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services $0 |