Together Blue EPO Gold 0
79279PA0080008
Gold
EPO
Together Blue EPO Gold 0 is a Gold EPO plan by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Locations
Together Blue EPO Gold 0 is offered in the following counties.
Plan Overview
This is a plan overview for 2022 version of Together Blue EPO Gold 0 79279PA0080008.
| Insurer: | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield |
| Network Type: | EPO |
| Metal Type: | Gold |
| HSA Eligible?: | No |
| Plan ID: | 79279PA0080008 |
Cost-Sharing Overview
Together Blue EPO Gold 0 offers the following cost-sharing.
Cost-Sharing
Out-of-Network Cost-Sharing
Cost-Sharing Examples
Cost-Sharing
Cost-sharing for Together Blue EPO Gold 0 includes your out-of-pocket maximum, your annual deductible, and coinsurance under this plan.
| Cost Sharing Type | Individual | Family |
|---|---|---|
| Out-of-Pocket Maximum: | 7500 | 7500 per person | $15000 per group |
| Deductible: | 0 | 0 per person | $0 per group |
| Coinsurance: | 0 per person | $0 per group | |
Out-of-Network Cost-Sharing
Some plans have different cost-sharing out-of-network. The out-of-network cost-sharing for Together Blue EPO Gold 0 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: | 0 |
| Copayment: | 1000 |
| Coinsurance: | 1200 |
| Limit: | 60 |
| Deductible: | 1200 |
| Copayment: | 700 |
| Coinsurance: | 200 |
| Limit: | 20 |
| Deductible: | 0 |
| Copayment: | 600 |
| Coinsurance: | 400 |
| 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
Together Blue EPO Gold 0 offers the following features and referral requirements.
| Wellness Program: | Yes |
| Disease Program: | Asthma, Heart Disease, Depression, Diabetes, Pain Management, Pregnancy, Weight Loss Programs, Low Back Pain, High Blood Pressure & High Cholesterol |
| 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 Together Blue EPO Gold 0 covers when you are out of the service area or out of the country.
| Out of Country Coverage: | Yes |
| Out of Country Coverage Description: | Coverage is provided through the Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Core when a Member requires Emergency Care Services or Urgent Care Services while traveling or living outside the United States. All Emergency Care Services and Urgent Care Services are covered in accordance within the Member’s Agreement. |
| Out of Service Area Coverage: | Yes |
| Out of Service Area Coverage Description: | The Plan covers only limited health care services received by a non-Blue Card (out-of-network) provider. Out-of-Network Covered Services include Emergency Care Services and Urgent Care Services. Any other Out-of-Network services will not be covered unless authorized by the Plan. |
| National Network: | Yes |
Additional Benefits and Cost-Sharing
Together Blue EPO Gold 0 includes the following benefits at the cost sharing rates listed below.
| Service | In-Network Copay / Coinsurance | Out-of-Network Copay / Coinsurance | Limits and Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private-Duty Nursing Not Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Abortion for Which Public Funding is Prohibited Not 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: Yes | |
| Treatment for Temporomandibular Joint Disorders Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | Limited to Services to Determine Initial Diagnosis Exclude Treatment Coverage when TMJ or Related Diagnosis Is only Reason for TreatmentAdditional EHB Benefit |
| Substance Abuse Disorder Outpatient Services Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | |
| Preferred Brand Drugs Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | |
| Long-Term/Custodial Nursing Home Care Not 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 | |
| Accidental Dental Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | |
| Diabetes Education Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | |
| Laboratory Outpatient and Professional Services Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | |
| Routine Eye Exam (Adult) Not 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: Yes | |
| Dialysis Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | |
| Skilled Nursing Facility Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | 120 Days per Benefit Period |
| Urgent Care Centers or Facilities Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | |
| Reconstructive Surgery Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | |
| Diabetes Care Management Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | Additional EHB Benefit |
| Mental/Behavioral Health Outpatient Services Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | |
| Prenatal and Postnatal Care Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | |
| Habilitation Services Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | Additional EHB Benefit |
| Dental Check-Up for Children Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | 1 Exam(s) per 6 Months |
| Hearing Aids 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: Yes | |
| X-rays and Diagnostic Imaging Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | |
| Infertility Treatment Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | Artificial Insemination is covered: Facility services provided by a Participating Facility Provider and services performed by a Referred Specialist for the promotion of fertilization of a female recipient’s own ova (eggs). |
| Dental Anesthesia Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | Additional EHB Benefit |
| Emergency Transportation/Ambulance Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | |
| Home Health Care Services Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | 60 Visit(s) per Benefit Period Combined with visiting nurse |
| Routine Dental Services (Adult) Not 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: Yes | |
| Transplant Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | |
| Other Practitioner Office Visit (Nurse, Physician Assistant) Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | |
| Routine Foot Care Not Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Well Baby Visits and Care Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | |
| Primary Care Visit to Treat an Injury or Illness Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | |
| Cosmetic Surgery Not Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Substance Abuse Disorder Inpatient Services Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | |
| Rehabilitative Speech Therapy Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | 30 Visit(s) per Benefit Period |
| Chemotherapy Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | |
| Durable Medical Equipment Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | |
| Imaging (CT/PET Scans, MRIs) Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | |
| Chiropractic Care Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | 20 Visit(s) per Benefit Period |
| Generic Drugs Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | |
| Prosthetic Devices Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | |
| Specialist Visit Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | |
| Inherited Metabolic Disorder – PKU Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | Additional EHB Benefit |
| Hospice Services Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | Respite care limit of 7 days every 6 months |
| Major Dental Care – Child Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | |
| Orthodontia – Child Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | Additional EHB Benefit |
| Inpatient Physician and Surgical Services Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | |
| Eye Glasses for Children Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | 1 Item(s) per Year |
| Mental/Behavioral Health Inpatient Services Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | |
| Preventive Care/Screening/Immunization Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | |
| Outpatient Rehabilitation Services Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | Additional EHB Benefit |
| Non-Preferred Brand Drugs Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | |
| Major Dental Care – Adult Not 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 | |
| Rehabilitative Occupational and Rehabilitative Physical Therapy Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | 30 Visit(s) per Benefit Period |
| Bariatric 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: Yes | |
| Basic Dental Care – Adult Not Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: No | |
| Delivery and All Inpatient Services for Maternity Care Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | |
| Inpatient Hospital Services (e.g., Hospital Stay) Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | |
| Outpatient Facility Fee (e.g., Ambulatory Surgery Center) Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | |
| Basic Dental Care – Child Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | |
| Infusion Therapy Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | |
| Routine Eye Exam for Children Covered | Excluded from In-Network MOOP: No | Excluded from Out-of-Network MOOP: Yes | 1 Exam(s) per Year |
| Acupuncture Not 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: Yes | Additional EHB Benefit |
Free Preventive Services
There is no copayment or coinsurance for any of the following Together Blue EPO Gold 0 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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