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Plan is insured or covered by UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company or one o its afliates,a Medicare Advantage Organization with a Medicare contract.
Medicare Advantage ExplainedMedicare is health insurance or people 65 and older and others with certain disabilities. You have choices
about how you get your Medicare coverage. You can choose Original Medicare (Parts A and B) or a Medicare
Advantage plan.
Many people with Original Medicare fnd there are expenses that are not covered. To help pay or some o
these additional costs, many people choose to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan.
• Part A helps with hospital costs
• Part B helps with doctor services
and outpatient care
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cover at least the same services
as Parts A and B
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Original Medicare
(Parts A and B)
Operated by the Federal government.
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directly to the doctors and
hospitals you visit
DPART
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approved by Medicare.
Individuals must have both
Parts A and B to enroll. You pay a
low or no additional monthly plan
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Medicare Advantage plans may be a lower-cost alternative to Original Medicare. Medicare
Advantage can oer extra preventive benefts and prescription drugs all in ONE convenient plan.
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Other Services
May Be Included
• Part D (optional add-on) stand-alone prescription drug plans
can be added to help with the cost o prescription drugs
•Most preventive care services are not covered –
expect to pay additional costs or these services
• Original Medicare has unpredictable out-o-pocket expenses
• Prescription drug coverage (Part D) is included in many
Medicare Advantage plans
• Preventive care services like dental, vision, hearing and
oot care may be included at no extra charge
• Medicare Advantage plans have predictable out-o-pocket
expenses
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To verify your provider is in the plan’s network or for additional plan information
visit us online at www.AARPMedicarePlans.com2
The 2011 UnitedHealth Passport® ProgramThe UnitedHealth Passport® Program is Included in Your Plan.
You pay no additional charge (beyond your monthly
health plan premium) or health care coverage while
you travel within the UnitedHealth Passport® service
area. Simply pay the same copay or coinsurance asyou would at home to receive non‑emergency care
benet coverage when traveling within the service
area, including preventive care, specialist care and
hospitalizations. Emergency care is covered worldwide.
The gray states on the map to the right show the
states in which there are UnitedHealth Passport®
service areas. I you are a plan member who resides
within one o the counties in this list, you are eligible
to participate in the UnitedHealth Passport Program. I you travel to any o the counties on this list, you will be
able to use the Passport benet to access routine and preventive care as needed.
Alabama
Autauga, Baldwin, Bibb, Blount, Chilton, Elmore,
Jeferson, Lowndes, Macon, Mobile, Montgomery,
Russell, Shelby, St. Clair, Walker
Arizona
Cochise, Graham, Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz,
Yavapai
Arkansas
Benton, Carroll, Craword, Sebastian, Washington
Connecticut1
All Counties in the State o Connecticut
Florida
All Counties in the State o Florida
Georgia
Chatham, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Columbia,
DeKalb, Forsyth, Fulton, Harris, Muscogee, Rich‑
mond
Hawaii
All Counties in the State o Hawaii
Idaho
Ada, Canyon
Illinois
Bureau, Carroll, Cook, Henderson, Henry, Jersey, Jo
Daviess, Kane, Knox, Madison, Marshall, Mercer,
Monroe, Peoria, Putnam, Rock Island, Stark, St. Clair,
Tazewell, Warren, Whiteside, Will, Woodord
Indiana
Adams, Allen, Boone, Fulton, Hamilton, Hancock,
Hendricks, Huntington, Johnson, Kosciusko, Madi‑
son, Marion, Noble, Posey, St. Joseph, Vanderburgh,Warrick, Wells, Whitley
Iowa
Appanoose, Benton, Black Hawk, Boone, Bremer,
Buchanan, Butler, Cedar, Chickasaw, Clarke, Clayton,
Clinton, Craword, Dallas, Davis, Delaware, Des
Moines, Dubuque, Fayette, Floyd, Greene, Grundy,
Guthrie, Hamilton, Hardin, Henry, Iowa, Jackson,
Jasper, Jeferson, Johnson, Jones, Keokuk, Lee, Linn,
Louisa, Lucas, Madison, Mahaska, Marion, Marshall,
Monroe, Muscatine, Page, Polk, Pottawattamie,
Poweshiek, Scott, Shelby, Story, Tama, Van Buren,
Wapello, Warren, Washington, Wayne
Kansas
Johnson, Sedgwick
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Kentucky
Boone, Campbell, Kenton
Maine
Cumberland, Kennebec, Sagadahoc, York
Massachusetts
All Counties in the State o Massachusetts
MichiganAllegan, Kent, Ottawa
Missouri
Barry, Cass, Christian, Cole, Craword, Dade, Dallas,
Douglas, Franklin, Gasconade, Greene, Jackson,
Jeferson, Laclede, Laayette, Lawrence, Lincoln,
McDonald, Polk, St. Charles, St. Louis, St. Louis City,
Stone, Texas, Warren, Washington, Webster, Wright
Nebraska
Burt, Cass, Douglas, Otoe, Sarpy, Washington
New Mexico
Dona Ana, Grant, Hidalgo, Luna, Sierra
New York1
All Counties in the State o New York
North Carolina
Alamance, Caswell, Catawba, Chatham, Cumberland,
Davidson, Davie, Durham, Forsyth, Guilord, Haywood,
Henderson, Iredell, Mecklenburg, Orange, Person,
Randolph, Rockingham, Rowan, Stokes, Surry, Wake,
Wilkes, Yadkin
Ohio
Butler, Clark, Clermont, Cuyahoga, Delaware, Franklin,
Greene, Hamilton, Madison, Mahoning, Montgomery,
Preble, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, Warren
Oregon2
Clackamas, Lane, Marion, Multnomah, Washington,
Yamhill
Pennsylvania
Erie, Lancaster, Lehigh, Northampton, York
Rhode Island
All Counties in the State o Rhode Island
South Carolina
Beauort, Charleston, Greenville, York
Tennessee
Anderson, Blount, Bradley, Campbell, Carter,
Claiborne, Cocke, Davidson, DeKalb, Fayette,Grainger, Greene, Hamblen, Hamilton, Hancock,
Hawkins, Hickman, Jeferson, Johnson, Knox,
Loudon, McMinn, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Roane,
Rutherord, Scott, Sevier, Shelby, Sullivan, Tipton,
Unicoi, Union, Washington
Texas
Austin, Brazoria, El Paso, Fort Bend, Hardin, Harris,
Jeferson, Liberty, Montgomery
Utah
Box Elder, Cache, Davis, Morgan, Salt Lake, Summit,Tooele, Utah, Wasatch, Weber
Vermont
All Counties in the State o Vermont
Virginia
Bland, Botetourt, Bristol City, Buchanan, Chester‑
eld, Craig, Dickenson, Floyd, Franklin, Goochland,
Grayson, Lee, Hanover, Henrico, Montgomery,
Newport News City, Norolk City, Norton City, Ports‑
mouth City, Radord City, Richmond City, Roanoke,Roanoke City, Russell, Salem City, Scott, Smyth,
Tazewell, Washington, Wise, Wythe
Washington
Skagit, Spokane, Whatcom
Wisconsin
Brown, Calumet, Dodge, Fond Du Lac, Green Lake,
Kewaunee, La Crosse, Manitowoc, Milwaukee, Monroe,
Oconto, Outagamie, Ozaukee, Racine, Shawano,
Sheboygan, Trempeleau, Vernon, Washington,
Waukesha, Waupaca, Waushara, Winnebago
1 Members o HMO plans H3307 in New York as well as Point o Service plans H0752 in Connecticut and
H3107 in New Jersey may access Passport services in the state o Florida only.
2 The H3805 HMO plans in the Oregon counties o Clackamas, Lane, Marion, Multnomah and Washington do
not participate in UnitedHealth Passport. Thereore, members o these plans are not eligible to participate in
the program.
Plan is insured or covered by UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company or one o its afliates,a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract.
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Plan is insured or covered by UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company or one o its aliates,a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract.
Ater Medicare approves your enrollment you will receive your Welcome Letter, New Member Kit and
your Member ID card.
Ready to Enroll?Things to Do Beore You Enroll:
I’m a Member…What’s Next?Enjoy Peace o Mind with One Convenient Plan
Review the beneft inormation in this booklet.
You may choose to contact your doctor to confrm i he or she is in the
network or you may ask your sales agent to check or you. For a complete
list o plan providers, visit our Web site.
Check the Drug List in this booklet to see i your medications are included.
Visit our Web site or a detailed listing o prescription medications. (or MAPD plans)
Have your Original Medicare ID card ready or other proo that states you are eligible or
Medicare. This inormation will help you fll out the Enrollment Form.
Customer service phone number is located
on the back o your card.
Please secure your Original Medicare card
in a sae place.
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Summary of Benefits January 1, 2011 — December 31, 2011
AARP® MedicareComplete® Plus (HMO-POS)H2182-001
Georgia: Chatham, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Forsyth,Fulton counties
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Section I - Introduction to Summary of Benefits
Thank you for your interest in AARP MedicareComplete Plus (HMO-POS). Our plan is offered byUNITEDHEALTHCARE INSURANCE COMPANY/SecureHorizons by UnitedHealthcare, a Medicare AdvantageHealth Maintenance Organization (HMO), with a point-of-service option (POS). This Summary of Benefitstells you some features of our plan. It doesn't list every service that we cover or list every limitation or
exclusion. To get a complete list of our benefits, please call AARP MedicareComplete Plus (HMO-POS) andask for the "Evidence of Coverage".
You Have Choices in Your Health Care
As a Medicare beneficiary, you can choose from different Medicare options. One option is the Original(fee-for-service) Medicare Plan. Another option is a Medicare health plan, like AARP MedicareCompletePlus (HMO-POS). You may have other options too. You make the choice. No matter what you decide, youare still in the Medicare Program.
You may join or leave a plan only at certain times. Please call AARP MedicareComplete Plus (HMO-POS)at the number listed at the end of this introduction or 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) for moreinformation. TTY/TDD users should call 1-877-486-2048. You can call this number 24 hours a day, 7 daysa week.
How Can I Compare My Options?
You can compare AARP MedicareComplete Plus (HMO-POS) and the Original Medicare Plan using thisSummary of Benefits. The charts in this booklet list some important health benefits. For each benefit, youcan see what our plan covers and what the Original Medicare Plan covers.
Our members receive all of the benefits that the Original Medicare Plan offers. We also offer more benefits,which may change from year to year.
Where is AARP MedicareComplete Plus (HMO-POS) Available?The service area for this plan includes: Chatham, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Forsyth, Fulton Counties,GA. You must live in one of these areas to join the plan.
Who is Eligible to Join AARP MedicareComplete Plus (HMO-POS)
You can join AARP MedicareComplete Plus (HMO-POS) if you are entitled to Medicare Part A and enrolledin Medicare Part B and live in the service area. However, individuals with End Stage Renal Disease aregenerally not eligible to enroll in AARP MedicareComplete Plus (HMO-POS) unless they are members ofour organization and have been since their dialysis began.
Can I Choose My Doctors?
AARP MedicareComplete Plus (HMO-POS) has formed a network of doctors, specialists, and hospitals.You can use any doctor who is part of our network. In some cases, you may also go to doctors outside ofour network. The health providers in our network can change at any time.
You can ask for a current Provider Directory or for an up-to-date list visit us at www.AARPMedicarePlans.com
Our customer service number is listed at the end of this introduction.
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What Happens if I go to a Doctor Who's Not in Your Network?
You can go to doctors, specialists, or hospitals in or out of network. You may have to pay more for theservices you receive outside the network, and you may have to follow special rules prior to getting servicesin and/or out of network. For more information, please call the customer service number at the end ofthis introduction.
Where can I Get My Prescriptions if I Join This Plan?AARP MedicareComplete Plus (HMO-POS) has formed a network of pharmacies. You must use a networkpharmacy to receive plan benefits. We may not pay for your prescriptions if you use an out-of-networkpharmacy, except in certain cases. The pharmacies in our network can change at any time. You can askfor a pharmacy directory or visit us at www.AARPMedicarePlans.com Our customer service number islisted at the end of this introduction.
AARP MedicareComplete Plus (HMO-POS) has a list of preferred pharmacies. At these pharmacies, youmay get your drugs at a lower co-pay or co-insurance. You may go to a non-preferred pharmacy, but youmay have to pay more for your prescription drugs.
Does My Plan Cover Medicare Part B or Part D Drugs?AARP MedicareComplete Plus (HMO-POS) does cover both Medicare Part B prescription drugs and MedicarePart D prescription drugs.
What is a Prescription Drug Formulary?
AARP MedicareComplete Plus (HMO-POS) uses a formulary. A formulary is a list of drugs covered by yourplan to meet patient needs. We may periodically add, remove, or make changes to coverage limitationson certain drugs or change how much you pay for a drug. If we make any formulary change that limits ourmembers' ability to fill their prescriptions, we will notify the affected enrollees before the change is made.We will send a formulary to you and you can see our complete formulary on our Web site at
www.AARPMedicarePlans.comIf you are currently taking a drug that is not on our formulary or subject to additional requirements orlimits, you may be able to get a temporary supply of the drug. You can contact us to request an exceptionor switch to an alternative drug listed on our formulary with your physician's help. Call us to see if you canget a temporary supply of the drug or for more details about our drug transition policy.
How Can I Get Extra Help With My Prescription Drug Plan Costs or Get Extra HelpWith Other Medicare Costs?
You may be able to get extra help to pay for your prescription drug premiums and costs as well as get helpwith other Medicare costs. To see if you qualify for getting extra help, call:
* 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY/TDD users should call 1-877-486-2048, 24 hours a day/7days a week and see www.medicare.gov 'Programs for People with Limited Income and Resources' in thepublication Medicare & You.
* The Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday throughFriday. TTY/TDD users should call 1-800-325-0778 or
* Your State Medicaid Office.
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What Are My Protections in This Plan?
All Medicare Advantage Plans agree to stay in the program for a full year at a time. Each year, the plansdecide whether to continue for another year. Even if a Medicare Advantage Plan leaves the program, youwill not lose Medicare coverage. If a plan decides not to continue, it must send you a letter at least 90days before your coverage will end. The letter will explain your options for Medicare coverage in your area.
As a member of AARP MedicareComplete Plus (HMO-POS), you have the right to request an organization
determination, which includes the right to file an appeal if we deny coverage for an item or service, andthe right to file a grievance. You have the right to request an organization determination if you want us toprovide or pay for an item or service that you believe should be covered. If we deny coverage for yourrequested item or service, you have the right to appeal and ask us to review our decision. You may ask usfor an expedited (fast) coverage determination or appeal if you believe that waiting for a decision couldseriously put your life or health at risk, or affect your ability to regain maximum function. If your doctormakes or supports the expedited request, we must expedite our decision. Finally, you have the right tofile a grievance with us if you have any type of problem with us or one of our network providers that doesnot involve coverage for an item or service. If your problem involves quality of care, you also have the rightto file a grievance with the Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) for your state. Please refer to theEvidence of Coverage (EOC) for the QIO contact information.
As a member of AARP MedicareComplete Plus (HMO-POS), you have the right to request a coveragedetermination, which includes the right to request an exception, the right to file an appeal if we denycoverage for a prescription drug, and the right to file a grievance. You have the right to request a coveragedetermination if you want us to cover a Part D drug that you believe should be covered. An exception is atype of coverage determination. You may ask us for an exception if you believe you need a drug that isnot on our list of covered drugs or believe you should get a non-preferred drug at a lower out-of-pocketcost. You can also ask for an exception to cost utilization rules, such as a limit on the quantity of a drug.If you think you need an exception, you should contact us before you try to fill your prescription at apharmacy. Your doctor must provide a statement to support your exception request. If we deny coveragefor your prescription drug(s), you have the right to appeal and ask us to review our decision. Finally, you
have the right to file a grievance if you have any type of problem with us or one of our network pharmaciesthat does not involve coverage for a prescription drug. If your problem involves quality of care, you alsohave the right to file a grievance with the Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) for your state. Pleaserefer to the Evidence of Coverage (EOC) for the QIO contact information.
What is a Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Program?
A Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Program is a free service we offer. You may be invited toparticipate in a program designed for your specific health and pharmacy needs. You may decide not toparticipate but it is recommended that you take full advantage of this covered service if you are selected.Contact AARP MedicareComplete Plus (HMO-POS) for more details.
What Types of Drugs May be Covered Under Medicare Part B?
Some outpatient prescription drugs may be covered under Medicare Part B. These may include, but arenot limited to, the following types of drugs. Contact AARP MedicareComplete Plus (HMO-POS) for moredetails.
Some Antigens: If they are prepared by a doctor and administered by a properly instructed person (whocould be the patient) under doctor supervision.Osteoporosis Drugs: Injectable drugs for osteoporosis for certain women with Medicare.
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Erythropoietin (Epoetin Alfa or Epogen®): By injection if you have end-stage renal disease (permanent
kidney failure requiring either dialysis or transplantation) and need this drug to treat anemia.Hemophilia Clotting Factors: Self-administered clotting factors if you have hemophilia.Injectable Drugs: Most injectable drugs administered incident to a physician's service.Immunosuppressive Drugs: Immunosuppressive drug therapy for transplant patients if the transplantwas paid for by Medicare, or paid by a private insurance that paid as a primary payer to your Medicare
Part A coverage, in a Medicare-certified facility.Some Oral Cancer Drugs: If the same drug is available in injectable form.Oral Anti-Nausea Drugs: If you are part of an anti-cancer chemotherapeutic regimen.Inhalation and Infusion Drugs provided through DME.
Where Can I Find Information on Plan Ratings?
The Medicare program rates how well plans perform in different categories (for example, detecting andpreventing illness, ratings from patients and customer service). If you have access to the web, you mayuse the web tools on www.medicare.gov and select "Compare Medicare Prescription Drug Plans" or"Compare Health Plans and Medigap Policies in Your Area" to compare the plan ratings for Medicare plansin your area. You can also call us directly to obtain a copy of the plan ratings for this plan. Our customer
service number is listed below.
Please call SecureHorizons by UnitedHealthcare for more information about
AARP MedicareComplete Plus (HMO-POS).
Visit us at www.AARPMedicarePlans.comor, call us:
Customer Service Hours:
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 8:00 a.m - 8:00 p.m Eastern
Current members should call toll-free 1-800-643-4845 for questions related to the
Medicare Advantage Program and Medicare Part D Prescription Drug program.
TTY/TDD: 711
Prospective members should call toll-free 1-800-547-5514 for questions related to the
Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program.
TTY/TDD: 711
For more information about Medicare, please call Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE
(1-800-633-4227). TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048. You can call 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week. Or, visit www.medicare.gov on the web.
This document may be available in a different format or language. For additional information, call
customer service at the phone number listed above.
Este documento puede estar disponible en diferentes formatos e idiomas. Por favor, llame al número
de Servicio al Cliente dado anteriormente si necesita obtener más información.
本資訊可以不同形式或語言提供。如需更多資訊,請撥打上文所列的電話號碼,與客戶服
務部聯絡。
If you have special needs, this document may be available in other formats.
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Section II - Summary Of Benefits
If you have any questions about this plan's benefits or costs, please contact SecureHorizons by UnitedHealthcarefor details.
AARP MedicareComplete Plus(HMO-POS)
Original MedicareBenefit
Important Information
General
$0 monthly plan premium in additionto your monthly Medicare Part Bpremium.
In 2010 the monthly Part B Premiumwas $96.40 and may change for 2011and the yearly Part B deductibleamount was $155 and may change for2011.
Premium and Other
Important
Information
Most people will pay the standardmonthly Part B premium in addition toIf a doctor or supplier does not accept
assignment, their costs are oftenhigher, which means you pay more.
their MA plan premium. However,some people will pay higher Part B and
Part D premiums because of theirMost people will pay the standardmonthly Part B premium. However,
yearly income (over $85,000 forsingles, $170,000 for married
some people will pay a higher premiumcouples). For more information about
because of their yearly income (overPart B and Part D premiums based on
$85,000 for singles, $170,000 forincome, call Medicare at
married couples). For more information1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
about Part B premiums based onTTY users should call 1-877-486-2048.
income, call Medicare atYou may also call Social Security at
1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).1-800-772-1213. TTY users should call1-800-325-0778.
TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048.You may also call Social Security at1-800-772-1213. TTY users should call1-800-325-0778.
This plan covers all Medicare-coveredpreventive services with zero costsharing.
In-Network
$3,380 out-of-pocket limit.
This limit includes onlyMedicare-covered services.
In-Network
No referral required for networkdoctors, specialists, and hospitals.
You may go to any doctor, specialist
or hospital that accepts Medicare.
Doctor and Hospital
Choice(For moreinformation, seeEmergency Care -#15 and UrgentlyNeeded Care - #16.)
Out of Service Area
Plan covers you when you travel in theU.S.
Inpatient Care
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AARP MedicareComplete Plus(HMO-POS)
Original MedicareBenefit
Inpatient Care (continued)
In-Network
No limit to the number of days covered
by the plan each benefit period.
In 2010 the amounts for each benefitperiod were:
Inpatient Hospital
Care
(includes SubstanceAbuse andRehabilitationServices)
Days 1 - 60: $1100 deductible
For Medicare-covered hospital stays:Days 61 - 90: $275 per dayDays 91 - 150: $550 per lifetimereserve day These amounts willchange for 2011. Call1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)for information about lifetime reservedays.
Days 1 - 7: $295 copay per dayDays 8 - 90: $0 copay per day
$0 copay for each additional hospitalday.
Lifetime reserve days can only be usedonce.
A "benefit period" starts the day you
go into a hospital or skilled nursingfacility. It ends when you go for 60days in a row without hospital orskilled nursing care. If you go into thehospital after one benefit period hasended, a new benefit period begins.You must pay the inpatient hospitaldeductible for each benefit period.There is no limit to the number ofbenefit periods you can have.
In-Network
You get up to 190 days in a PsychiatricHospital in a lifetime.
Same deductible and copay asinpatient hospital care (see "InpatientHospital Care" above).
Inpatient Mental
Health Care
For Medicare-covered hospital stays:190 day lifetime limit in a PsychiatricHospital. Days 1 - 7: $295 copay per day
Days 8 - 90: $0 copay per day
In-Network
Plan covers up to 100 days eachbenefit period
In 2010 the amounts for each benefitperiod after at least a 3-day coveredhospital stay were:
Skilled Nursing
Facility (SNF)(in a
Medicare-certifiedskilled nursingfacility)
No prior hospital stay is required.
For Medicare-covered SNF stays:
Days 1 - 20: $0 per dayDays 21 - 100: $137.50 per dayThese amounts will change for 2011.
Days 1 - 34: $100 copay per day100 days for each benefit period.Days 35 - 100: $0 copay per day
A "benefit period" starts the day yougo into a hospital or SNF. It ends whenyou go for 60 days in a row withouthospital or skilled nursing care. If you
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AARP MedicareComplete Plus(HMO-POS)
Original MedicareBenefit
Inpatient Care (continued)
go into the hospital after one benefitperiod has ended, a new benefit period
begins. You must pay the inpatienthospital deductible for each benefitperiod. There is no limit to the numberof benefit periods you can have.
In-Network
$0 copay for each Medicare-coveredhome health visit.
$0 copay.Home Health Care
(includes medicallynecessaryintermittent skillednursing care, homehealth aide services,
and rehabilitationservices, etc.)
General
You must get care from aMedicare-certified hospice.
You pay part of the cost for outpatientdrugs and inpatient respite care.
You must get care from aMedicare-certified hospice.
Hospice
Outpatient Care
In-Network
$10 copay for each primary caredoctor visit for Medicare-coveredbenefits.
20% coinsuranceDoctor Office Visits
$30 copay for each in-area, networkurgent care Medicare-covered visit.
$35 copay for each specialist visit forMedicare-covered benefits.
In-Network
50% of the cost for eachMedicare-covered visit.
Routine care not covered
20% coinsurance for manualmanipulation of the spine to correct
Chiropractic
Services
subluxation (a displacement or Medicare-covered chiropractic visitsare for manual manipulation of themisalignment of a joint or body part)spine to correct subluxation (aif you get it from a chiropractor or
other qualified providers. displacement or misalignment of a joint or body part) if you get it from achiropractor or other qualifiedproviders.
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Original MedicareBenefit
Outpatient Care (continued)
In-Network
$35 copay for each Medicare-covered
visit.
Routine care not covered.
20% coinsurance for medicallynecessary foot care, including care for
Podiatry Services
medical conditions affecting the lowerlimbs.
$35 copay for up to 6 routine visit(s)every year
Medicare-covered podiatry benefitsare for medically-necessary foot care.
In-Network
$40 copay for each Medicare-coveredindividual therapy visit.
45% coinsurance for most outpatientmental health services.
Outpatient Mental
Health Care
$30 copay for each Medicare-coveredgroup therapy visit.
In-Network
$40 copay for Medicare-coveredindividual visits.
20% coinsuranceOutpatient
Substance Abuse
Care
$30 copay for Medicare-covered groupvisits.
In-Network
20% of the cost for eachMedicare-covered ambulatory surgicalcenter visit.
20% coinsurance for the doctor
Specified copayment for outpatienthospital facility charges. Copay cannotexceed than Part A inpatient hospitaldeductible.
Outpatient
Services/Surgery
20% of the cost for eachMedicare-covered outpatient hospitalfacility visit.
20% coinsurance for ambulatorysurgical center facility charges
In-Network
$200 copay for Medicare-coveredambulance benefits.
20% coinsuranceAmbulance
Services(medically necessaryambulance services)
General
$50 copay for Medicare-coveredemergency room visits.
20% coinsurance for the doctor
Specified copayment for outpatienthospital emergency room (ER) facilitycharge.
Emergency Care(You may go to anyemergency room ifyou reasonablybelieve you needemergency care.)
Worldwide coverage.
If you are admitted to the hospitalwithin 24-hour(s) for the same
ER Copay cannot exceed Part Ainpatient hospital deductible.
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Original MedicareBenefit
Outpatient Care (continued)
condition, you pay $0 for theemergency room visit
You don't have to pay the emergencyroom copay if you are admitted to the
hospital for the same condition within3 days of the emergency room visit.
NOT covered outside the U.S. exceptunder limited circumstances.
General
$40 copay for Medicare-coveredurgently needed care visits.
20% coinsurance, or a set copay
NOT covered outside the U.S. exceptunder limited circumstances.
Urgently Needed
Care(This is NOTemergency care, andin most cases, is out
of the service area.)
In-Network
$35 copay for Medicare-coveredOccupational Therapy visits.
20% coinsuranceOutpatient
Rehabilitation
Services(OccupationalTherapy, PhysicalTherapy, Speech andLanguage Therapy,Respiratory TherapyServices, Social/
PsychologicalServices, and more)
$35 copay for Medicare-coveredPhysical and/or Speech and LanguageTherapy visits.
$35 copay for Medicare-coveredCardiac Rehab services.
Outpatient Medical Services and Supplies
In-Network
20% of the cost for Medicare-covereditems.
20% coinsuranceDurable Medical
Equipment(includeswheelchairs, oxygen,etc.)
In-Network20% of the cost for Medicare-covereditems.
20% coinsuranceProsthetic Devices(includes braces,artificial limbs andeyes, etc.)
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AARP MedicareComplete Plus(HMO-POS)
Original MedicareBenefit
Outpatient Medical Services and Supplies (continued)
In-Network
$0 copay for Diabetes self-monitoring
training.
20% coinsurance
Nutrition therapy is for people whohave diabetes or kidney disease (but
Diabetes
Self-Monitoring
Training, NutritionTherapy, and
Supplies(includes coveragefor glucose monitors,test strips, lancets,screening tests,self-managementtraining, retinalexam/glaucoma test,and foot exam/
therapeutic softshoes)
$0 copay for Nutrition Therapy forDiabetes.
$0 copay for Diabetes supplies.
aren't on dialysis or haven't had akidney transplant) when referred by adoctor. These services can be given bya registered dietitian or include anutritional assessment and counselingto help you manage your diabetes orkidney disease.
In-Network
$0 to $10 copay for Medicare-coveredlab services.
20% coinsurance for diagnostic testsand x-rays
$0 copay for Medicare-covered labservices
Diagnostic Tests,
X-Rays, Lab
Services, and
Radiology Services0% to 20% of the cost forMedicare-covered diagnosticprocedures and tests.
Lab Services: Medicare coversmedically necessary diagnostic labservices that are ordered by your $16 copay for Medicare-covered
X-rays.treating doctor when they are providedby a Clinical Laboratory Improvement
20% of the cost for Medicare-covereddiagnostic radiology services (notincluding x-rays).
Amendments (CLIA) certifiedlaboratory that participates inMedicare. Diagnostic lab services are
20% of the cost for Medicare-coveredtherapeutic radiology services.
done to help your doctor diagnose orrule out a suspected illness orcondition. Medicare does not covermost routine screening tests, likechecking your cholesterol.
Preventive Services
In-Network
$0 copay for Medicare-covered bonemass measurement.
No coinsurance, copayment ordeductible.
Covered once every 24 months (moreoften if medically necessary) if youmeet certain medical conditions.
Bone Mass
Measurement(for people withMedicare who are atrisk)
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Original MedicareBenefit
Preventive Services (continued)
In-Network
$0 copay for Medicare-covered
colorectal screenings.
No coinsurance, copayment ordeductible for screening colonoscopy
or screening flexible sigmoidoscopy.
Colorectal
Screening Exams
(for people withMedicare age 50 andolder)
$0 copay up to 1 additionalscreening(s) every year.
Covered when you are high risk orwhen you are age 50 and older.
In-Network
$0 copay for Flu and Pneumoniavaccines.
$0 copay for Flu, and Pneumonia andHepatitis B vaccines.
You may only need the Pneumoniavaccine once in your lifetime. Call yourdoctor for more information.
Immunizations
(Flu vaccine,Hepatitis B vaccine -for people withMedicare who are atrisk, Pneumonia
vaccine)
No referral needed for Flu andpneumonia vaccines.
$0 copay for Hepatitis B vaccine.
In-Network
$0 copay for Medicare-coveredscreening mammograms.
No coinsurance, copayment ordeductible.
No referral needed.
Mammograms
(Annual Screening)(for women withMedicare age 40 andolder) Covered once a year for all women
with Medicare age 40 and older. Onebaseline mammogram covered forwomen with Medicare between age 35and 39.
In-Network
$0 copay for Medicare-covered papsmears and pelvic exams
No coinsurance, copayment, ordeductible for Pap smears.
No coinsurance, copayment, ordeductible for Pelvic and clinical breastexams.
Pap Smears and
Pelvic Exams(for women withMedicare)
$0 copay up to 1 additional papsmear(s) and pelvic exam(s) every year
Covered once every 2 years. Coveredonce a year for women with Medicareat high risk.
In-Network$0 copay for Medicare-coveredprostate cancer screening.
20% coinsurance for the digital rectalexam.
$0 for the PSA test; 20% coinsurancefor other related services.
Prostate CancerScreening Exams
(for men withMedicare age 50 andolder)
Covered once a year for all men withMedicare over age 50.
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Original MedicareBenefit
Preventive Services (continued)
In-Network
20% of the cost for renal dialysis20% coinsurance for renal dialysis
20% coinsurance for Nutrition Therapyfor End-Stage Renal Disease
End-Stage Renal
Disease
$0 copay for Nutrition Therapy forEnd-Stage Renal Disease.
Nutrition therapy is for people whohave diabetes or kidney disease (butaren't on dialysis or haven't had akidney transplant) when referred by adoctor. These services can be given bya registered dietitian or include anutritional assessment and counselingto help you manage your diabetes orkidney disease.
Drugs covered under Medicare PartB General
20% of the cost for Part B-coveredchemotherapy drugs and other PartB-covered drugs.
Most drugs are not covered underOriginal Medicare. You can addprescription drug coverage to OriginalMedicare by joining a MedicarePrescription Drug Plan, or you can get
Prescription Drugs
all your Medicare coverage, including Drugs covered under Medicare PartD General
This plan uses a formulary. The planwill send you the formulary. You can
prescription drug coverage, by joininga Medicare Advantage Plan or aMedicare Cost Plan that offersprescription drug coverage.
also see the formulary atwww.AARPMedicarePlans.com on theweb.
Different out-of-pocket costs mayapply for people who
have limited incomes,live in long term care facilities, orhave access to Indian/Tribal/Urban(Indian Health Service).
The plan offers national in-networkprescription coverage (i.e., this wouldinclude 50 states and DC). This meansthat you will pay the same cost-sharingamount for your prescription drugs ifyou get them at an in-networkpharmacy outside of the plan's servicearea (for instance when you travel).
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Original MedicareBenefit
Preventive Services (continued)
Total yearly drug costs are the totaldrug costs paid by both you and the
plan.The plan may require you to first tryone drug to treat your condition beforeit will cover another drug for thatcondition.
Some drugs have quantity limits.
Your provider must get priorauthorization from AARPMedicareComplete Plus (HMO-POS)for certain drugs.
You must go to certain pharmacies fora very limited number of drugs, due tospecial handling, provider coordination,or patient education requirements thatcannot be met by most pharmacies inyour network. These drugs are listedon the plan's website, formulary,printed materials, as well as on theMedicare Prescription Drug Plan Finderon Medicare.gov.
If the actual cost of a drug is less thanthe normal cost-sharing amount forthat drug, you will pay the actual cost,not the higher cost-sharing amount.
If you request a formulary exceptionfor a drug and AARPMedicareComplete Plus (HMO-POS)approves the exception, you will payTier 3: Non-Preferred Generic andNon-Preferred Brand Drugs cost
sharing for that drug.
$0 deductible.In-Network
You pay the following until total yearlydrug costs reach $2,840:
Initial Coverage
Tier 1: Preferred Generic DrugsRetail Pharmacy
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Original MedicareBenefit
Preventive Services (continued)
$5 copay for a one-month (31-day)supply of drugs in this tier
$15 copay for a three-month (90-day)supply of drugs in this tier
Tier 2: Generic and Preferred BrandDrugs
$45 copay for a one-month (31-day)supply of drugs in this tier$135 copay for a three-month(90-day) supply of drugs in this tier
Tier 3: Non-Preferred Generic andNon-Preferred Brand Drugs
$85 copay for a one-month (31-day)supply of drugs in this tier$255 copay for a three-month(90-day) supply of drugs in this tier
Tier 4: Specialty Tier Drugs
33% coinsurance for a one-month(31-day) supply of drugs in this tier33% coinsurance for a three-month(90-day) supply of drugs in this tier
Tier 1: Preferred Generic DrugsLong Term Care
Pharmacy$5 copay for a one-month (31-day)supply of drugs in this tier
Tier 2: Generic and Preferred BrandDrugs
$45 copay for a one-month (31-day)supply of drugs in this tier
Tier 3: Non-Preferred Generic andNon-Preferred Brand Drugs
$85 copay for a one-month (31-day)supply of drugs in this tier
Tier 4: Specialty Tier Drugs
33% coinsurance for a one-month(31-day) supply of drugs in this tier
Tier 1: Preferred Generic DrugsMail Order
$10 copay for a three-month (90-day)supply of drugs in this tier from apreferred mail order pharmacy.
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AARP MedicareComplete Plus(HMO-POS)
Original MedicareBenefit
Preventive Services (continued)
$15 copay for a three-month (90-day)supply of drugs in this tier from a
non-preferred mail order pharmacy.Tier 2: Generic and Preferred BrandDrugs
$125 copay for a three-month(90-day) supply of drugs in this tierfrom a preferred mail orderpharmacy.$135 copay for a three-month(90-day) supply of drugs in this tierfrom a non-preferred mail orderpharmacy.
Tier 3: Non-Preferred Generic andNon-Preferred Brand Drugs
$245 copay for a three-month(90-day) supply of drugs in this tierfrom a preferred mail orderpharmacy.$255 copay for a three-month(90-day) supply of drugs in this tierfrom a non-preferred mail orderpharmacy.
Tier 4: Specialty Tier Drugs
33% coinsurance for a three-month(90-day) supply of drugs in this tierfrom a preferred mail orderpharmacy.33% coinsurance for a three-month(90-day) supply of drugs in this tierfrom a non-preferred mail orderpharmacy.
After your total yearly drug costs reach$2,840, you receive a discount on
Coverage Gap
brand name drugs and pay 93% of the
plan's costs for all generic drugs, untilyour yearly out-of-pocket drug costsreach $4,550.
After your yearly out-of-pocket drugcosts reach $ 4,550, you pay thegreater of:
Catastrophic Coverage
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Original MedicareBenefit
Preventive Services (continued)
A $ 2.50 copay for generic (includingbrand drugs treated as generic) and
a $ 6.30 copay for all other drugs, or5% coinsurance.
Plan drugs may be covered in specialcircumstances, for instance, illness
Out-of-Network
while traveling outside of the plan'sservice area where there is no networkpharmacy. You may have to pay morethan your normal cost-sharing amountif you get your drugs at anout-of-network pharmacy. In addition,
you will likely have to pay thepharmacy's full charge for the drug andsubmit documentation to receivereimbursement from AARPMedicareComplete Plus (HMO-POS).
You will be reimbursed up to the fullcost of the drug minus the following
Out-of-Network Initial
Coverage
for drugs purchased out-of-networkuntil total yearly drug costs reach$2,840:
Tier 1: Preferred Generic Drugs
$5 copay for a one-month (31-day)supply of drugs in this tier
Tier 2: Generic and Preferred BrandDrugs
$45 copay for a one-month (31-day)supply of drugs in this tier
Tier 3: Non-Preferred Generic andNon-Preferred Brand Drugs
$85 copay for a one-month (31-day)supply of drugs in this tier
Tier 4: Specialty Tier Drugs
33% coinsurance for a one-month(31-day) supply of drugs in this tier
You will not be reimbursed for thedifference between the Out-of-Network
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Original MedicareBenefit
Preventive Services (continued)
Pharmacy charge and the plan'sIn-Network allowable amount.
You will be reimbursed up to 7% of theplan allowable cost for generic drugs
Out-of-Network
Coverage Gap
purchased out-of-network until totalyearly out-of-pocket drug costs reach$4,550.
You will be reimbursed up to thediscounted price for brand name drugspurchased out-of-network until totalyearly out-of-pocket drug costs reach
$4,550.You will not be reimbursed for thedifference between the Out-of-NetworkPharmacy charge and the plan'sIn-Network allowable amount.
After your yearly out-of-pocket drugcosts reach $ 4,550, you will be
Out-of-Network
Catastrophic Coverage
reimbursed for drugs purchasedout-of-network up to the full cost ofthe drug minus your cost share, which
is the greater of:
A $ 2.50 copay for generic (includingbrand drugs treated as generic) anda $ 6.30 copay for all other drugs, or5% coinsurance.
You will not be reimbursed for thedifference between the Out-of-NetworkPharmacy charge and the plan'sIn-Network allowable amount.
In-NetworkIn general, preventive dental benefits(such as cleaning) not covered.
Preventive dental services (such ascleaning) not covered.
Dental Services
$35 copay for Medicare-covered dentalbenefits.
In-NetworkRoutine hearing exams and hearingaids not covered.
Hearing Services$35 copay for Medicare-covereddiagnostic hearing exams
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AARP MedicareComplete Plus(HMO-POS)
Original MedicareBenefit
Preventive Services (continued)
20% coinsurance for diagnostic hearingexams.
$0 to $35 copay for up to 1 routinehearing test(s) every year
$0 copay per hearing aid$300 plan coverage limit for hearingaids every two years.
In-Network20% coinsurance for diagnosis andtreatment of diseases and conditionsof the eye.
Vision Services$0 copay for one pair of eyeglassesor contact lenses after cataractsurgery.
Routine eye exams and glasses notcovered.
$0 to $35 copay for exams todiagnose and treat diseases andconditions of the eye.
Medicare pays for one pair of
eyeglasses or contact lenses aftercataract surgery.
$35 copay for up to 1 routine eye
exam(s) every year$30 copay for contacts$0 copay for up to 1 pair(s) of lensesevery two yearsAnnual glaucoma screenings covered
for people at risk. $30 copay for up to 1 frame(s) everytwo years
$105 plan coverage limit for contactlenses every two years.
$70 plan coverage limit for eye glassframes every two years.
In-Network
$0 copay for the requiredMedicare-covered initial preventive
When you join Medicare Part B, thenyou are eligible as follows.
During the first 12 months of your newPart B coverage, you can get either a
Welcome to
Medicare; and
Annual Wellness
Visit physical exam and annual wellnessvisits.
Welcome to Medicare exam or anAnnual Wellness visit.
After your first 12 months, you can getone Annual Wellness visit every 12months.
There is no coinsurance, copaymentor deductible for either the Welcometo Medicare exam or the AnnualWellness visit.
The Welcome to Medicare exam doesnot include lab tests.
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AARP MedicareComplete Plus(HMO-POS)
Original MedicareBenefit
Preventive Services (continued)
In-Network
The plan covers the following health/
wellness education benefits:
Smoking Cessation: Covered if orderedby your doctor. Includes two
counseling attempts within a 12-month
Health/Wellness
Education
period if you are diagnosed with a Written health education materials,including Newsletterssmoking-related illness or are taking
medicine that may be affected by Nursing Hotlinetobacco. Each counseling attempt
$0 copay for each Medicare-coveredsmoking cessation counseling session.
includes up to four face-to-face visits.You pay coinsurance, and Part Bdeductible applies. $0 copay for each Medicare-covered
HIV screening.$0 copay for the HIV screening, butyou generally pay 20% of the HIV screening is covered for people
with Medicare who are pregnant andMedicare-approved amount for the people at increased risk for thedoctor's visit. HIV screening is covered
infection, including anyone who asksfor people with Medicare who arefor the test. Medicare covers this testpregnant and people at increased riskonce every 12 months or up to threetimes during a pregnancy.
for the infection, including anyone whoasks for the test. Medicare covers thistest once every 12 months or up tothree times during a pregnancy.
In-Network
This plan does not cover routine
transportation.
Not covered.Transportation
(Routine)
In-Network
This plan does not cover Acupuncture.Not covered.Acupuncture
Out-of-Network
Point of Service coverage is availablefor the following benefits:
You may go to any doctor, specialistor hospital that accepts Medicare.
Point of Service
- Inpatient Hospital Acute
Inpatient Hospital Psychiatric
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)Comprehensive OutpatientRehabilitation Facility (CORF)Partial HospitalizationHome Health ServicesPrimary Care Physician ServicesChiropractic ServicesOccupational Therapy ServicesPhysician Specialist ServicesMental Health Specialty Services
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AARP MedicareComplete Plus(HMO-POS)
Original MedicareBenefit
Preventive Services (continued)
Podiatry ServicesOther Health Care Professional
Psychiatric ServicesPhysical Therapy and Speech/Language Pathology ServicesOutpatient Diag Procs/Tests/LabServicesDiagnostic Radiological ServicesTherapeutic Radiological ServicesOutpatient X-RaysOutpatient Hospital ServicesAmbulatory Surgical Center (ASC)ServicesOutpatient Substance AbuseCardiac Rehabilitation Services
Ambulance ServicesDMEProsthetics/Medical SuppliesDiabetes Monitoring SuppliesBloodHealth Education/WellnessImmunizationsRoutine Physical ExamsPap Smears and Pelvic ExamsProstate ScreeningColorectal ScreeningBone Mass MeasurementMammography Screening
Diabetes MonitoringNutrition Therapy for Diabetes andRenal DiseaseComprehensive DentalEye ExamsEye WearHearing Exams
$325 copay per hospital day.
For Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitalstays:
Days 1 - 90: $325 copay per day
For each SNF stay:
Days 1 - 40: $175 copay per SNF dayDays 41 - 100: $0 copay per SNF day
$15 copay for
Primary Care Physician ServicesOther Health Care ProfessionalRoutine Physical Exams
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AARP MedicareComplete Plus(HMO-POS)
Original MedicareBenefit
Preventive Services (continued)
$40 copay for
Comprehensive Outpatient
Rehabilitation Facility (CORF)Occupational Therapy ServicesPhysician Specialist ServicesPodiatry ServicesPhysical Therapy and Speech/Language Pathology ServicesCardiac Rehabilitation ServicesComprehensive DentalEye ExamsHearing Exams
30% of the cost for
Home Health ServicesDiagnostic Radiological ServicesTherapeutic Radiological ServicesOutpatient Hospital ServicesAmbulatory Surgical Center (ASC)ServicesDMEProsthetics/Medical SuppliesDiabetes Monitoring SuppliesPap Smears and Pelvic ExamsProstate ScreeningColorectal ScreeningBone Mass Measurement
Mammography ScreeningDiabetes MonitoringNutrition Therapy for Diabetes andRenal DiseaseEye Wear
$10 copay or 30% of the cost for
Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/LabServices
$21 copay for
Outpatient X-Rays
$75 copay for
Partial Hospitalization
$200 copay for
Ambulance Services
$35 to $45 copay for
Mental Health Specialty ServicesPsychiatric Services
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AARP MedicareComplete Plus(HMO-POS)
Original MedicareBenefit
Preventive Services (continued)
Outpatient Substance Abuse
$0 copay for
BloodHealth Education/WellnessImmunizations
50% of the cost for
Chiropractic Services
Optional Supplemental Package #1
General
Package: 1 - Dental Platinum Rider:
Premium and Other
Important Information
$32 monthly premium, in addition toyour $0 monthly plan premium and themonthly Medicare Part B premium, forthe following optional benefits:
Preventive DentalComprehensive Dental
General
Plan offers additional comprehensivedental benefits.
Dental Services
In-Network$0 copay for up to 1 cleaning(s)every six months$0 copay for up to 1 fluoridetreatment(s) every six months$0 copay for up to 1 oral exam(s)every six months$0 copay for up to 1 dental x-ray(s)
$1,000 plan coverage limit for dentalbenefits every year.
Optional Supplemental Package #2
General
Package: 2 - Fitness Rider:
Premium and Other
Important Information
$13 monthly premium, in addition toyour $0 monthly plan premium and themonthly Medicare Part B premium, forthe following optional benefits:
Health Education/Wellness
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Member Appeals and Grievances ProcessMembers o our Medicare Advantage health plans have the right to request an organization determination
including the right to fle an appeal and the right to fle a grievance. Medicare Advantage health plan
organizations must identiy, track, resolve and report all activity related to an appeal or grievance.
Medicare Advantage Member AppealsWhat is an Appeal?An appeal is a type o request you make when you want us to reconsider a decision concerning coverage o
a service or the amount your health plan pays or will pay or a service. The initial decision concerning medical
care or services is called an “organization determination.”
When can an Appeal be fled?You may le an appeal within 60 calendar days o the date o the initial organization determination. The
60-day limit may be extended or good cause. Include in your written request the reason why you could
not le within the 60-day timerame.
Who can fle an Appeal?You may le an appeal or someone else may le an appeal on your behal. You must appoint the individual
to act as your representative to le the appeal or you. To learn how to name a representative, contact
Customer Service.
How can an Appeal be fled?An appeal must be led in writing directly to us. You may call Customer Service or additional inormation.
To learn how to le an appeal, contact Customer Service.
Fast ReviewsYou have the right to request and receive ast decisions afecting your medical treatment in “time-sensitive”
situations. A situation is time-sensitive i waiting or a decision to be made within the standard timeramecould seriously harm your health or your ability to unction. I your doctor provides a written or oral statement
supporting your need o a ast review we will automatically give you a ast review. A decision will be issued as
quickly as possible but no later than 72 hours ater receiving the request.
Medicare Advantage Member Grievances
What is a Grievance?A grievance is a complaint that doesn’t involve coverage or an item or service by your health plan or a
contracting medical provider. I your grievance involves quality o care, you have the right to le a grievance
with the Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) o your state. Reer to Section I o the Summary o Benets
or the name o the QIO in your state.
When can a Grievance be fled?You may le a grievance within 60 calendar days o the date o the event causing the grievance. The 60-day
limit may be extended or good cause. Include in your written request the reason why you could not le within
the 60-day timerame. There is no time limit or complaints concerning quality o care.
Who can fle a Grievance?You may le a grievance or someone else may le a grievance on your behal. You must appoint the individual
to act as your representative to le the grievance or you. To learn how to name a representative, contact
Customer Service.
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Plan is insured or covered by UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company or one o its afliates,a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract.
How can a Grievance be fled?A grievance or Quality o Care may be led verbally by contacting Customer Service. All other grievances
must be submitted in writing.
Fast GrievancesYou have the right to le a ast grievance. We will respond to ast grievances within 24 hours o receipt.
You may le a ast grievance i you disagree with our decision to deny your request or a ast review. You
may also le a ast grievance i we notiy you that we are extending our timerame to make an organizationdetermination or reconsideration decision, or i we downgrade your expedited appeal request to standard due
to not meeting expedited criteria.
For Members with Medicare Part D Drug Coverage through our Plan
Coverage DeterminationsWe will make an initial decision as to whether or not we will provide the Part D drug you are requesting or pay
or the Part D drug you already received. This initial decision is called a “coverage determination.”
Exceptions
You or your doctor may ask us to make an exception to our Part D coverage determination. You may requestan exception i you believe you need a drug that is not on our list o covered drugs or believe you should get a
non-preerred drug at a lower out-o-pocket cost. Generally, we will only approve your request or an exception
i the alternative Part D drug is included in your plan’s ormulary or the Part D drug in the preerred tier would
not be as efective in treating your condition and/or would cause you to have adverse medical efects. Your
doctor or other prescriber must submit a statement supporting your exception request. In order to help us
make a decision more quickly, the supporting medical inormation rom your doctor or other prescriber should
be sent to us with the exception request. I we approve your exception request or a Part D non-ormulary
drug, you can’t request an exception to the copayment or coinsurance amount we require you to pay or the
drug. I you think you need an exception, you should contact us beore you try to ll your prescription at a
pharmacy.
Part D Drug AppealsI you are getting Medicare prescription Part D drug coverage through our plan you have the right to le an
appeal. This includes the right to appeal our decision regarding your exception request. Follow the process
outlined above to le an appeal. An appeal concerning coverage determinations must be led in writing
directly to us.
Part D Drug GrievancesI you are getting Medicare prescription Part D drug coverage through our plan, you have the right to le a
grievance. Follow the process outlined above to le a grievance concerning your Part D prescription drug
coverage.
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Medicare Health Plan Ratings
The Medicare Program rates how well Medicare Advantage perorms in diferent categories (or example,
detecting and preventing illness, rating rom patients, patient saety and customer service). The inormation
provided below is a summary rating o our plan’s overall perormance. This inormation is available to help you
make the best choice. I you would like to get additional inormation on our plan’s perormance please contact
us at 1-800-547-5514 (toll-ree) or 711 (TTY/TDD) or prospective members, 1-800-643-4845 (toll-ree) or
711 (TTY/TDD) or current members or you may visit www.medicare.gov.
Below is a summary o how our plan rated in quality and perormance.
The number of stars show how well our plans perform. means excellent means very good means good means air means poor
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Summary Rating of
Health Plan QualityPlan too new to be measured
This summary rating gives an overall score on the health plan’s quality and
perormance on 33 dierent topics in 5 categories:
• Staying healthy: screenings, tests, and vaccines. Includes how oten
members got various screening tests, vaccines, and other check-ups that
help them stay healthy.
• Managing chronic (long-term) conditions. Includes how oten members with
diferent conditions got certain tests and treatments that help them manage
their condition.
• Ratings o health plan responsiveness and care. Includes ratings o member
satisactions with the plan.
• Health Plan member complaints, appeals, and choosing to leave the health
plan. Includes how oten members have made complaints against the plan
and how oten members choose to leave the plan.
• Health plan telephone customer service. Includes how well the plan handles
member calls.
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Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Ratings
The Medicare Program rates how well Medicare Prescription Drug Plans perorm in diferent categories (or
example, customer service, drug pricing, patient saety). The inormation provided below is a summary rating
o our plan’s overall perormance. This inormation is available to help you make the best choice. I you would
like to get additional inormation on our plan’s perormance please contact us at 1-800-547-5514 (toll-ree)
or 711 (TTY/TDD) or prospective members, 1-800-643-4845 (toll-ree) or 711 (TTY/TDD) or current
members, or you may visitt www.medicare.gov.
Below is a summary o how our plan rated in quality and perormance.
The number of stars show how well our plans perform. means excellent means very good means good means air means poor
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Summary Rating of
Prescription Drug
Plan Quality
Not enough data to calculate summary score
This summary rating gives an overall score on the drug plan’s quality and
perormance on 19 dierent topics in 4 categories:
• Drug plan customer service: Includes how well the drug plan handles calls
and makes decisions about member appeals.
• Drug plan member complaints, members who choose to leave, and
Medicare audit fndings: Includes how oten members complain about
the drug plan and how oten members choose to leave the drug plan.
• Member experience with drug plan: Includes member satisaction inormation.
• Drug pricing and patient saety: Includes how well the drug plan prices
prescriptions and provides accurate pricing inormation on the Medicare
website. Includes inormation on how oten members with certain medical
conditions get prescription drugs that are considered saer and clinically
recommended or their condition.
This inormation is gathered rom several dierent sources, including results
rom Medicare’s regular monitoring activities, reviews o billing and other
inormation that plans submit to Medicare, and Medicare’s member surveys.
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What Dental Benets DoI Receive?With the Platinum Rider, you get:
• 100% coverage for preventive and diagnosticservices such as oral exams, X-rays and routinecleanings. Partial coverage for basic servicessuch as llings and for major services such ascrowns, dentures, root canals and oral surgery.
There is a $100 member deductible and a $1,000calendar year maximum. Deductible does not applyto preventive and diagnostic services.
Can I See Any Dentist?Choose your dentist from a large national networkof providers. You may change network dentists atany time however you will need to complete anydental service currently in progress. Please seeyour Provider Directory for a listing ofparticipating dentists.
When you receive your Covered Dental Servicesfrom an Out-of-Network Dentist, the plan paysaccording to a Maximum Allowable Fee Schedule*.You pay all fees in excess of this amount.
Please refer to your Evidence of Coverage to learnmore about the full range of covered services,including a dental procedural and fee chart.
How Do I Enroll?You must be enrolled in a SecureHorizons® health
plan in order to purchase a rider. Purchasing a rideris optional. Please contact Customer Service at thenumber listed on the back of your Member ID Cardto enroll in a rider.
When is the EnrollmentEfective Date?
If your completed enrollment request is receivedby the last day of the month, your benets will beeective the rst day of the following month. Forexample, if you call Customer Service and enroll onMarch 31, your benets will begin on April 1.
If you are an existing plan member, you may enrollany time during the year. Please note that you can’tbe enrolled in more than one dental rider at a timeduring the calendar year, including the Deluxe Rider.
Dental Platinum RiderIf you’re looking for extra dental protection and coverage, our SecureHorizons® optional supplemental
dental rider may be right for you. The Platinum Rider is available for an additional monthly premium
of $32.
*Allowable Fee Schedules vary according to geographic area and is a set amount that may not be equal to theDentist’s full fee. For further details, please contact Customer Service. Y
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AAEX11MP3244438_000
The benet inormation provided herein is a brie summary, not a comprehensive description o benets. For
more inormation contact the plan.
The AARP® MedicareComplete® plans are SecureHorizons® plans insured or covered by an afliate o
UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company, a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract. AARP
MedicareComplete plans carry the AARP name, and UnitedHealthcare pays a royalty ee to AARP or use o the
AARP intellectual property. Amounts paid are used or the general purpose o AARP and its members. AARP is
not the insurer. You do not need to be an AARP member to enroll. AARP does not recommend health related
products, service insurance or programs. You are strongly encouraged to evaluate your needs.
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Take advantage o the ollowingSilverSneakers® services:• A basic tness center membership at over
10,000 participating locations.
• Access to cardio equipment, resistance
machines, free weights and a heated pool
at certain locations.
• SilverSneakers classes for Medicare-eligible
beneciaries who want to improve their strength,
exibility, balance and endurance (available atselect locations).
• Access to any participating tness center while
traveling throughout the United States.
To nd participating locations in your area, please
visit www.SilverSneakers.com.
The SilverSneakers® Fitness Program is a winner of
the 2004 Healthcare and Aging Network Award of
the American Society on Aging.
How Do I Enroll?You must be enrolled in a SecureHorizons® health
plan in order to purchase a rider. Purchasing a rider
is optional. Please contact Customer Service at the
number listed on the back of your Member ID Card
to enroll in a rider.
When is the EnrollmentEfective Date?If your completed enrollment request is received
by the last day of the month, your benets will beeective the rst day of the following month. For
example, if you call Customer Service and enroll on
March 31, your benets will begin on April 1.
SilverSneakers® Fitness RiderThe SilverSneakers® Fitness Rider can help you take charge of your health and maintain an active
lifestyle. This award-winning program is available for an additional $13 monthly premium.
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The benet inormation provided herein is a brie summary, not a comprehensive description o benets. For
more inormation contact the plan.
SilverSneakers® is a registered trademark o Healthways, Inc. Healthways, Inc., is an independent company.
Consult a health care proessional beore beginning any exercise program.
The AARP® MedicareComplete® plans are SecureHorizons® plans insured or covered by an afliate o
UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company, a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract. AARP
MedicareComplete plans carry the AARP name, and UnitedHealthcare pays a royalty ee to AARP or use o the
AARP intellectual property. Amounts paid are used or the general purpose o AARP and its members. AARP is
not the insurer. You do not need to be an AARP member to enroll. AARP does not recommend health related
products, service insurance or programs. You are strongly encouraged to evaluate your needs.
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2011 Disclaimers
Your Plan may contain one or more o the ollowing:
NurseLineSM
OptumHealthSM is a health and well-being company that provides inormation and support as part o your
health plan. NurseLine
SM
nurses cannot diagnose problems or recommend specic treatment and are not asubstitute or your doctor’s care. NurseLineSM services are not an insurance program and may be discontinued
at any time.
SilverSneakers®
SilverSneakers® is a registered trademark o Healthways, Inc. Healthways, Inc., is an independent company.
The SilverSneakers® program is made available as part o this Plan’s benets to those insured through this
Plan. Neither AARP nor UnitedHealthcare endorse or are responsible or the services or inormation provided
by this program. Consult a health care proessional beore beginning any exercise program.
Silver & Fit
Silver & Fit is provided by American Specialty Health Networks, Inc. and Healthyroads, Inc., subsidiaries oAmerican Specialty Health Incorporated.
Evercare™ Hospice
Evercare™ Hospice and Palliative Care is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access
to its programs, acilities, and employment without regard to race, sex, religion, color, age, national origin,
disability, sexual orientation or other protected actor. Evercare™ Hospice and Palliative Care is oered by
Evercare Hospice, Inc.
General Information
Benets, ormulary, pharmacy network, premium and/or co-payments/co-insurance may change on
January1, 2012.
The benet inormation provided herein is a brie summary, not a comprehensive description o benets.
For more inormation contact the Plan.
This document is available in alternate ormats or languages. For more inormation please contact the Plan at
1-800-547-5514, TTY: 711, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., 7 days a week.
Este documento está disponible en dierentes ormatos o idiomas. Para obtener más inormación, por avor
comuníquese con el Plan llamando al 1-800-547-5514, TTY: 711, de 8:00 a.m. a 8:00 p.m.,
los 7 días de la semana.
本文件可以其他形式或語言提供。如需更多資訊,請與本計劃聯絡,電話號碼是
1-800-547-5514,TTY: 711,每週七天,上午八時至晚上八時。
Plan is insured or covered by UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company or one o its afliates, a Medicare
Ad anta e Or ani ation ith a Medicare contract