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HumanaChoice H5525-070 (PPO)

Humana Inc.
HumanaChoice H5525-070 (PPO) H5525-070 Plan Details
3.5 out of 5 stars

HumanaChoice H5525-070 (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Humana Inc.
Plan ID: H5525-070

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.

$51.20
Monthly Premium

HumanaChoice H5525-070 (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Humana Inc.
Plan ID: H5525-070

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.

Humana Inc.
HumanaChoice H5525-070 (PPO) H5525-070 Plan Details
3.5 out of 5 stars

HumanaChoice H5525-070 (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by Humana Inc.
Plan ID: H5525-070

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.

$51.20
Monthly Premium

North Carolina Counties Served

Iredell Alamance Davidson Forsyth Davie Yadkin Chatham Surry Pasquotank Duplin Rowan Wilkes Vance Stokes Anson Randolph Rockingham Northampton Polk Montgomery Moore Caswell Guilford Harnett Orange Lee Durham Person Richmond Johnston Wake Wayne Wilson Franklin Warren Nash Transylvania Graham Gaston Hyde Edgecombe Hertford Chowan Beaufort Martin Halifax Gates Greene Dare Perquimans Camden Stanly Jones Currituck Lincoln Tyrrell Washington Catawba Burke Cleveland Pender Rutherford Mecklenburg Cabarrus Mcdowell Brunswick Pamlico Union Swain Sampson Scotland Hoke New Hanover Cumberland Robeson Columbus Bladen Ashe Yancey Lenoir Caldwell Alexander Jackson Avery Watauga Alleghany Buncombe Henderson Cherokee Mitchell Haywood Clay Madison Macon Granville Bertie Pitt

Basic Costs and Coverage

Coverage Cost
Monthly Deductible $590
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:
Copayment for Primary Care Office Visit $0
Out-of-Network:

Doctor Office Visit Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Primary Care Office Visit 50%
Specialty Doctor Visit
In-Network:

Doctor Specialty Visit:
Copayment for Physician Specialist Office Visit $0
Out-of-Network:

Doctor Specialty Visit Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Physician Specialist Office Visit 50%
Inpatient Hospital Care
In-Network:

Acute Hospital Services:
$399 per day for days 1 to 6
$0 per day for days 7 to 90
Prior Authorization Required for Acute Hospital Services
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:

Acute Hospital Services:
Coinsurance for Acute Hospital Services per Stay 50%
Urgent Care
Copayment for Urgent Care $45

Worldwide Coverage:
Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $110
Emergency Room Visit
Copayment for Emergency Care $110
Copayment for Medicare Covered Emergency Care waived if you are admitted to the hospital with in 24 hours

Worldwide Coverage:
Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Coverage $110
Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Transportation $110
Ambulance Transportation
In-Network:

Ground Ambulance:
Copayment for Ground Ambulance Services $315

Air Ambulance:
Copayment for Air Ambulance Services $315
Prior Authorization Required for Air Ambulance
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:

Ambulance Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Ground $315
Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Air $315

Health Care Services and Medical Supplies

HumanaChoice H5525-070 (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
Prior Authorization Required for Chiropractic Services
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services 50%
Diabetes Supplies, Training, Nutrition Therapy and Monitoring
In-Network:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Diabetic Supplies $0
Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Diabetic Supplies 10% to 20%
Copayment for Medicare-covered Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts $10
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Diabetic Supplies and Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diabetic Supplies 10% to 50%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts 50%
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 50%
Diagnostic Tests, Lab and Radiology Services, and X-Rays
In-Network:

Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests $0 to $120
Copayment for Medicare-covered Lab Services $0 to $50
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services
$120 OP Diag Proc & Tests - OPH$0 OP Diag Proc & Tests - PCP$0 OP Diag Proc & Tests - SPC$45 OP Diag Proc & Tests - UCC$100 Sleep Study (Fac Based) - OPH$0 Sleep Study (Fac Based) - SPC$0 Sleep Study (Home Based) - Mbr's Home_

Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Radiological Services $0 to $325
Copayment for Medicare-covered Therapeutic Radiological Services $0
Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 20%
Copayment for Medicare-covered X-Ray Services $0 to $130
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests
50%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Lab Services
50%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Radiological Services 50%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 50%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient X-Ray Services 50%
$120 OP Diag Proc & Tests - OPH$0 OP Diag Proc & Tests - PCP$0 OP Diag Proc & Tests - SPC$45 OP Diag Proc & Tests - UCC$100 Sleep Study (Fac Based) - OPH$0 Sleep Study (Fac Based) - SPC$0 Sleep Study (Home Based) - Mbr's Home_
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 50%
Mental Health Inpatient Care
In-Network:

Psychiatric Hospital Services:
$399 per day for days 1 to 5
$0 per day for days 6 to 90
Prior Authorization Required for Psychiatric Hospital Services
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:

Psychiatric Hospital Services:
Coinsurance for Psychiatric Hospital per Stay 50%
Mental Health Outpatient Care
In-Network:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $45
Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $45
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Mental Health Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions 50%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Group Sessions 50%
Outpatient Services / Surgery
In-Network:

Outpatient Hospital Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $0 to $450
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Hospital Services
$0 Diag Colonoscopy - OPH$100 Mental Health - OPH$450 Surgery Svcs - OPH$0 Wound Care - OPH_

Outpatient Observation Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Observation Services - Per stay $399
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Observation Services

Ambulatory Surgical Center Services:
Copayment for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services $0 to $400
Prior Authorization Required for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services
$0 Diag Colonoscopy - ASC$400 Surgery Svcs - ASC_
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $0
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services 50%
Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulatory Surgical Center Services $0
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulatory Surgical Center Services 50%
$0 Diag Colonoscopy - OPH$100 Mental Health - OPH$450 Surgery Svcs - OPH$0 Wound Care - OPH_
Outpatient Substance Abuse Care
In-Network:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $45 to $100
Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $45 to $100
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Substance Abuse Services
$100 OP Substance Abuse Care - OPH$45 OP Substance Abuse Care - SPC_
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Outpatient Substance Abuse Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions 50%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Group Sessions 50%
$100 OP Substance Abuse Care - OPH$45 OP Substance Abuse Care - SPC_
Podiatry Services
In-Network:
Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $0
Prior Authorization Required for Podiatry Services
Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Podiatry Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services 50%
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 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
Plan covers up to $1500 allowance every year for non-Medicare covered preventive and comprehensive dental services. You are responsible for any amount above the dental coverage limit. Any amount unused at the end of the year will expire.
Your benefit can be used for most dental treatments such as:
Preventive dental services, such as exams, routine cleanings, etc.
Basic dental services, such as fillings, extractions, etc.
Major dental services, such as periodontal scaling, crowns, dentures, root canals, bridges etc.
Frequency limits may apply.
Note: The allowance cannot be used on fluoride, cosmetic services and implants.
Out of Network
Plan covers up to $1500 allowance every year for non-Medicare covered preventive and comprehensive dental services. You are responsible for any amount above the dental coverage limit. Any amount unused at the end of the year will expire.
Your benefit can be used for most dental treatments such as:
Preventive dental services, such as exams, routine cleanings, etc.
Basic dental services, such as fillings, extractions, etc.
Major dental services, such as periodontal scaling, crowns, dentures, root canals, bridges etc.
Frequency limits may apply.
Note: The allowance cannot be used on fluoride, cosmetic services and implants.
Benefits received out-of-network are subject to any in-network benefit maximums, limitations, and/or exclusions.

Vision Benefits

The following vision services are covered from in-network providers.

Coverage Cost
Vision Benefits
In-Network:

Eye Exams:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $0
Copayment for Routine Eye Exams $0
  • Maximum 1 Routine Eye Exam every year
Maximum Plan Benefit of $40 every year

Eyewear:
Copayment for Medicare-Covered Benefits $0
Copayment for Contact Lenses $0
  • Maximum 1 Pair every year
Copayment for Eyeglasses (lenses and frames) $0
  • Maximum 1 Pair every year
Maximum Plan Benefit of $300 every year
Members must use Humana's Medicare Insight Network, a national network of providers, which includes standard or PLUS providers. The allowance for the standard network is $50 less than the PLUS network.
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Eye Exams Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Eye Exams 50%
Copayment for Medicare Covered Eyewear $0

Hearing Benefits

The following hearing services are covered from in-network providers.

Coverage Cost
Hearing Benefits
In-Network:

Hearing Exams:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $0
Copayment for Routine Hearing Exams $0
  • Maximum 1 visit every year
Copayment for Fitting/Evaluation for Hearing Aid $0
Prior Authorization Required for Hearing Exams

Hearing Aids:
Copayment for Hearing Aids $699 to $999
  • Maximum 2 Hearing Aids every year

Prior authorization required
Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Hearing Exams Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Hearing Exams 50%

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
    Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services 50%

    Prescription Drug Costs and Coverage

    The HumanaChoice H5525-070 (PPO) plan offers the following prescription drug coverage, with an annual drug deductible of $590 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) per year.

    Coverage
    Cost
    Coverage & Cost
    Annual Drug Deductible $590 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2)
    Preferred Generic
    • Standard mail order $1.00
    • Standard retail $0.00
    • Preferred cost-share mail order $0.00
    Generic
    • Standard mail order $20.00
    • Standard retail $20.00
    • Preferred cost-share mail order $20.00
    Annual Drug Deductible $590 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2)
    Preferred Generic
    • Standard mail order N/A
    • Standard retail N/A
    • Preferred cost-share mail order N/A
    Generic
    • Standard mail order N/A
    • Standard retail N/A
    • Preferred cost-share mail order N/A
    Annual Drug Deductible $590 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2)
    Preferred Generic
    • Standard mail order $3.00
    • Standard retail $0.00
    • Preferred cost-share mail order $0.00
    Generic
    • Standard mail order $60.00
    • Standard retail $60.00
    • Preferred cost-share mail order $0.00
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