Ambetter Essential Care 5
72001KY0020003
Expanded Bronze
HMO
Ambetter Essential Care 5 is an Expanded Bronze HMO plan by Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky.
Locations
Ambetter Essential Care 5 is offered in the following counties.
Plan Overview
This is a plan overview for 2022 version of Ambetter Essential Care 5 72001KY0020003.
| Insurer: | Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky |
| Network Type: | HMO |
| Metal Type: | Expanded Bronze |
| HSA Eligible?: | No |
| Plan ID: | 72001KY0020003 |
Cost-Sharing Overview
Ambetter Essential Care 5 offers the following cost-sharing.
Cost-Sharing
Out-of-Network Cost-Sharing
Cost-Sharing Examples
Cost-Sharing
Cost-sharing for Ambetter Essential Care 5 includes your out-of-pocket maximum, your annual deductible, and coinsurance under this plan.
| Cost Sharing Type | Individual | Family |
|---|---|---|
| Out-of-Pocket Maximum: | 8700 | 8700 per person | $17400 per group |
| Deductible: | 8300 | 8300 per person | $16600 per group |
| Coinsurance: | 8300 per person | $16600 per group | |
Out-of-Network Cost-Sharing
Some plans have different cost-sharing out-of-network. The out-of-network cost-sharing for Ambetter Essential Care 5 will be shown below if applicable.
| Cost Sharing Type | Individual | Family |
|---|---|---|
| Out-of-Network Maximum: | ||
| Out-of-Network Deductible: |
Cost-Sharing Examples
The cost-sharing for the sample Summary of Benefits & Coverage (SBC) scenarios of having a baby, having diabetes, and having a simple fracture.
| Deductible: | 8100 |
| Copayment: | 600 |
| Coinsurance: | 0 |
| Limit: | 60 |
| Deductible: | 0 |
| Copayment: | 800 |
| Coinsurance: | 0 |
| Limit: | 20 |
| Deductible: | 2100 |
| Copayment: | 400 |
| Coinsurance: | 0 |
| Limit: | 0 |
Notes:
- Some plans have separate cost-sharing for medical and drugs, while other plans offer combined cost-sharing. The cost-sharing amounts above are combined medical and drug costs unless otherwise noted.
- You are viewing the standard version of this plan. Your costs may be lower depending on your income. Use the “get a quote” button below to see your estimated premium and out-of-pocket costs after assistance.
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Plan Features
Ambetter Essential Care 5 offers the following features and referral requirements.
| Wellness Program: | No |
| Disease Program: | Asthma, Heart Disease, Diabetes, Pregnancy |
| Notice Pregnancy: | No |
| Referral Specialist: | No |
| Specialist Requiring Referral: | |
| Plan Exclusions: | |
| Child Only Option?: | Allows Adult and Child-Only |
Network Details
The following network details will help you understand what Ambetter Essential Care 5 covers when you are out of the service area or out of the country.
| Out of Country Coverage: | No |
| Out of Country Coverage Description: | |
| Out of Service Area Coverage: | No |
| Out of Service Area Coverage Description: | |
| National Network: | No |
Additional Benefits and Cost-Sharing
Ambetter Essential Care 5 includes the following benefits at the cost sharing rates listed below.
| Service | In-Network Copay / Coinsurance | Out-of-Network Copay / Coinsurance | Limits and Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-rays and Diagnostic Imaging Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Urgent Care Centers or Facilities Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | Emergency Medical Services-Outpatient. |
| Substance Use Disorder ER Physician Fee Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | Additional EHB Benefit |
| Bariatric Surgery Not Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Reconstructive Surgery Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | Reconstructive procedures when the primary purpose of the procedure is either to treat a medical condition or to improve or restore physiologic function. Reconstructive procedures include surgery or other procedures which are associated with an Injury, Sickness or Congenital Anomaly. |
| Routine Eye Exam (Adult) Not Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Specialist Visit Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Generic Drugs Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Weight Loss Programs Not Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Transplant Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Skilled Nursing Facility Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | 90 Days per Year 90 days per year in a Skilled Nursing Facility. 60 days per year in an Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility. |
| Infusion Therapy Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Orthodontia – Child Not Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | Dental Only Plan Available |
| Routine Eye Exam for Children Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | 1 Exam(s) per Year |
| Major Dental Care – Child Not Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | Dental Only Plan Available |
| Infertility Treatment Not Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | Coverage is available for diagnosis and services required to correct underlying medical causes of infertility. |
| Routine Foot Care Not Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Outpatient Surgery Physician/Surgical Services Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Other Practitioner Office Visit (Nurse, Physician Assistant) Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Inpatient Hospital Services (e.g., Hospital Stay) Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Mental/Behavioral Health Emergency Room Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | Additional EHB Benefit |
| Habilitation Services Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | 25 Visit(s) per Year Habilitative services means occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy prescribed by the Covered Person’s treating Physician pursuant to a treatment plan to develop a function not currently present as a result of a congenital, genetic, or early acquired disorder. Includes yearly visits limits that are the same as the outpatient rehabilitation services limits: 25 PT visits; 25 OT visits; and 25 ST visits. |
| Prenatal and Postnatal Care Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Mental/Behavioral Health Emergency Transportation/Ambulance Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | Additional EHB Benefit |
| Preventive Care/Screening/Immunization Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Rehabilitative Occupational and Rehabilitative Physical Therapy Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | 25 Visit(s) per Year 25 visits of physical therapy. 25 visits of occupational therapy. |
| Outpatient Facility Fee (e.g., Ambulatory Surgery Center) Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Chiropractic Care Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | 20 Treatment(s) per Year |
| Substance Abuse Disorder Inpatient Services Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Specialty Drugs Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Hearing Aids Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | 1 Item(s) per 3 Years For adults age 18 or older, limited to $2,800 in Eligible Expenses per year. Benefits are limited to a single purchase (including repair/replacement) per hearing impaired ear every three years. For Enrolled Dependent children under the age of 18, this limit will be one hearing aid, per hearing impaired ear, every 36 months as required by Kentucky insurance law. |
| Routine Dental Services (Adult) Not Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Mental/Behavioral Health ER Physician Fee Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | Additional EHB Benefit |
| Durable Medical Equipment Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Orthodontia – Adult Not Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Imaging (CT/PET Scans, MRIs) Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Mental/Behavioral Health Outpatient Services Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Substance Use Disorder Emergency Room Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | Additional EHB Benefit |
| Acupuncture Not Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Long-Term/Custodial Nursing Home Care Not Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | Long Term Acute Care is a covered benefit. Long Term Nursing Care/ Custodial Care is not a covered benefit. |
| Diabetes Education Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Mental/Behavioral Health Outpatient Other Services Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | Additional EHB Benefit |
| Private-Duty Nursing Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | 250 Visit(s) per Year One visit equals eight hours of skilled care services. |
| Chemotherapy Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Primary Care Visit to Treat an Injury or Illness Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Mental/Behavioral Health Urgent Care Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | Additional EHB Benefit |
| Treatment for Temporomandibular Joint Disorders Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | Examination, radiographs and applicable imaging studies and consultation. |
| Emergency Transportation/Ambulance Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | Note: Prior authorization is not required for emergency transport, however, all non-emergent transport requires prior authorization. |
| Prosthetic Devices Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Radiation Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Home Health Care Services Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | 100 Visit(s) per Year One visit equals at least four hours of skilled care services. |
| Major Dental Care – Adult Not Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Cosmetic Surgery Not Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Emergency Room Services Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | For plans with an Emergency Room copay (i.e. Ambetter Essential Care: $0 Medical Deductible), there is an additional Emergency Room Physician copay of $1,250. |
| Substance Use Disorder Outpatient Other Services Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | Additional EHB Benefit |
| Preferred Brand Drugs Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Basic Dental Care – Child Not Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | Dental Only Plan Available |
| Substance Use Disorder Urgent Care Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | Additional EHB Benefit |
| Laboratory Outpatient and Professional Services Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Eye Glasses for Children Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | 1 Item(s) per Year Benefits are also provided for the coverage of one pair of replacement eyeglasses every 12 months or repair of lenses and/or frames when medically necessary. |
| Well Baby Visits and Care Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Non-Preferred Brand Drugs Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Accidental Dental Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Nutritional Counseling Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | Coverage is limited to nutritional education required for a disease in which patient self-management is an important component of treatment and there is a knowledge deficit regarding the disease which requires the intervention of a trained health professional; inborn errors of metabolism; or genetic conditions. |
| Abortion for Which Public Funding is Prohibited Not Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Dental Check-Up for Children Not Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | Dental Only Plan Available |
| Outpatient Rehabilitation Services Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | 25 Visit(s) per Year Includes yearly limits: 25 PT visits, 25 OT visits, 25 ST visits. |
| Inpatient Physician and Surgical Services Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Substance Use Disorder Emergency Transportation/Ambulance Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | Additional EHB Benefit |
| Substance Abuse Disorder Outpatient Services Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Rehabilitative Speech Therapy Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | 25 Visit(s) per Year |
| Dialysis Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Hospice Services Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | Benefits must be covered at level that is at least equal to Medicare benefits for both in and out of network providers. |
| Delivery and All Inpatient Services for Maternity Care Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Allergy Testing Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Basic Dental Care – Adult Not Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Mental/Behavioral Health Inpatient Services Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No |
Free Preventive Services
There is no copayment or coinsurance for any of the following Ambetter Essential Care 5 preventive services. This is true even if you haven’t met your yearly deductible.
Please note, these services are free only when delivered by a doctor or other provider in your plan’s network.
Preventive Care Benefits for All Adults
Preventive Care Benefits for Women
Preventive Care Benefits for Children
Preventive Care Benefits for All Adults
Preventive care benefits for adults
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm one-time screening for men of specified ages who have ever smoked
- Alcohol misuse screening and counseling
- Aspirin use to prevent cardiovascular disease and colorectal cancer for adults 50 to 59 years with a high cardiovascular risk
- Blood pressure screening
- Cholesterol screening for adults of certain ages or at higher risk
- Colorectal cancer screening for adults 45 to 75
- Depression screening
- Diabetes (Type 2) screening for adults 40 to 70 years who are overweight or obese
- Diet counseling for adults at higher risk for chronic disease
- Falls prevention (with exercise or physical therapy and vitamin D use) for adults 65 years and over, living in a community setting
- Hepatitis B screening for people at high risk, including people from countries with 2% or more Hepatitis B prevalence, and U.S.-born people not vaccinated as infants and with at least one parent born in a region with 8% or more Hepatitis B prevalence.
- Hepatitis C screening for adults age 18 to 79 years
- HIV screening for everyone age 15 to 65, and other ages at increased risk
- PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) HIV prevention medication for HIV-negative adults at high risk for getting HIV through sex or injection drug use
- Immunizations for adults — doses, recommended ages, and recommended populations vary:
- Chickenpox (Varicella)
- Diphtheria
- Flu (influenza)
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- Measles
- Meningococcal
- Mumps
- Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
- Pneumococcal
- Rubella
- Shingles
- Tetanus
- Lung cancer screening for adults 50 to 80 at high risk for lung cancer because they’re heavy smokers or have quit in the past 15 years
- Obesity screening and counseling
- Sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention counseling for adults at higher risk
- Statin preventive medication for adults 40 to 75 at high risk
- Syphilis screening for adults at higher risk
- Tobacco use screening for all adults and cessation interventions for tobacco users
- Tuberculosis screening for certain adults without symptoms at high risk
Preventive Care Benefits for Women
Services for pregnant women or women who may become pregnant
- Breastfeeding support and counseling from trained providers, and access to breastfeeding supplies, for pregnant and nursing women
- Birth control: Food and Drug Administration-approved contraceptive methods, sterilization procedures, and patient education and counseling, as prescribed by a health care provider for women with reproductive capacity (not including abortifacient drugs). This does not apply to health plans sponsored by certain exempt “religious employers.”
- Folic acid supplements for women who may become pregnant
- Gestational diabetes screening for women 24 weeks pregnant (or later) and those at high risk of developing gestational diabetes
- Gonorrhea screening for all women at higher risk
- Hepatitis B screening for pregnant women at their first prenatal visit
- Maternal depression screening for mothers at well-baby visits
- Preeclampsia prevention and screening for pregnant women with high blood pressure
- Rh incompatibility screening for all pregnant women and follow-up testing for women at higher risk
- Syphilis screening
- Expanded tobacco intervention and counseling for pregnant tobacco users
- Urinary tract or other infection screening
Other covered preventive services for women
- Bone density screening for all women over age 65 or women age 64 and younger that have gone through menopause
- Breast cancer genetic test counseling (BRCA) for women at higher risk
- Breast cancer mammography screenings
- Every 2 years for women 50 and over
- As recommended by a provider for women 40 to 49 or women at higher risk for breast cancer
- Breast cancer chemoprevention counseling for women at higher risk
- Cervical cancer screening
- Pap test (also called a Pap smear) for women age 21 to 65
- Chlamydia infection screening for younger women and other women at higher risk
- Diabetes screening for women with a history of gestational diabetes who aren’t currently pregnant and who haven’t been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes before
- Domestic and interpersonal violence screening and counseling for all women
- Gonorrhea screening for all women at higher risk
- HIV screening and counseling for everyone age 15 to 65, and other ages at increased risk
- PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) HIV prevention medication for HIV-negative women at high risk for getting HIV through sex or injection drug use
- Sexually transmitted infections counseling for sexually active women
- Tobacco use screening and interventions
- Urinary incontinence screening for women yearly
- Well-woman visits to get recommended services for all women
Preventive Care Benefits for Children
Coverage for children’s preventive health services
- Alcohol, tobacco, and drug use assessments for adolescents
- Autism screening for children at 18 and 24 months
- Behavioral assessments for children: Age 0 to 17 years
- Bilirubin concentration screening for newborns
- Blood pressure screening for children: Age 0 to 17
- Blood screening for newborns
- Depression screening for adolescents beginning routinely at age 12
- Developmental screening for children under age 3
- Dyslipidemia screening for all children once between 9 and 11 years and once between 17 and 21 years, and for children at higher risk of lipid disorders
- Fluoride supplements for children without fluoride in their water source
- Fluoride varnish for all infants and children as soon as teeth are present
- Gonorrhea preventive medication for the eyes of all newborns
- Hearing screening for all newborns; and regular screenings for children and adolescents as recommended by their provider
- Height, weight and body mass index (BMI) measurements taken regularly for all children
- Hematocrit or hemoglobin screening for all children
- Hemoglobinopathies or sickle cell screening for newborns
- Hepatitis B screening for adolescents at higher risk
- HIV screening for adolescents at higher risk
- Hypothyroidism screening for newborns
- PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) HIV prevention medication for HIV-negative adolescents at high risk for getting HIV through sex or injection drug use
Immunizations for children from birth to age 18 — doses, recommended ages, and recommended populations vary:
- Chickenpox (Varicella)
- Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP)
- Haemophilus influenza type b
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- Inactivated Poliovirus
- Influenza (flu shot)
- Measles
- Meningococcal
- Mumps
- Pneumococcal
- Rubella
- Rotavirus
Lead screening for children at risk of exposure
Obesity screening and counseling
- Oral health risk assessment for young children from 6 months to 6 years
- Phenylketonuria (PKU) screening for newborns
- Sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention counseling and screening for adolescents at higher risk
- Tuberculin testing for children at higher risk of tuberculosis: Age 0 -17
- Vision screening for all children
- Well-baby and well-child visits
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