Blue Medicare Freedom+ (PPO)

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Medicare Freedom+ (PPO) H3404-004 Plan Details
4.5 out of 5 stars

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.

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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 Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Medicare Freedom+ (PPO) H3404-004 Plan Details
4.5 out of 5 stars

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.

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Basic Costs and Coverage

Coverage Cost
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
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
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
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
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
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:
  • COVID-19 shots
  • Flu shots
  • Hepatitis B shots
  • Pneumococcal shots
  • Tobacco use cessation
    Yearly "Wellness" visit
    Out-of-Network:

    Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services:
    Copayment for Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services $0