Coverage and benefits

Get a quick overview of your plan benefits and costs and find more detailed information about additional benefits and programs.

UnitedHealthcare® Medicare Advantage (PPO) for APWU Health Plan

Benefits and costs

Plan options and costs
Benefits

APWU Medicare Advantage Plan

APWU Medicare Advantage Plan

Part B premium subsidy

$85 per month

Part B premium subsidy

$85 per month

Annual medical deductible

None

Annual medical deductible

None

Annual out-of-pocket maximum

None

Annual out-of-pocket maximum

None

Office and clinic visits

$0 copay for primary care, specialist visits or virtual visits/telemedicine

Office and clinic visits

$0 copay for primary care, specialist visits or virtual visits/telemedicine

Hospital services (inpatient)

$0 copay

Hospital services (inpatient)

$0 copay

Hospital services (outpatient)

$0 copay

Hospital services (outpatient)

$0 copay

Ambulance services

$0 copay

Ambulance services

$0 copay

Emergency room

$0 copay

Emergency room

$0 copay

Urgent care

$0 copay

Urgent care

$0 copay

Durable medical equipment

$0 copay

Durable medical equipment

$0 copay

Prosthetics

$0 copay

Prosthetics

$0 copay

Diabetic Supplies (test strips, lancets, glucose monitors)

$0 copay

Diabetic Supplies (test strips, lancets, glucose monitors)

$0 copay

Preventive services

$0 copay

Preventive services

$0 copay

Routine podiatry

$0 copay – 6 per year

Routine podiatry

$0 copay – 6 per year

Hearing aid allowance

$0 copay

$1,500 allowance for unlimited aids every 3 years. Allowance is combined for both ears.

 

Note: 

You must contact UnitedHealthcare Hearing prior to using your hearing aid allowance. Hearing aids ordered through providers other than UnitedHealthcare Hearing are not covered.

Hearing aid allowance

$0 copay

$1,500 allowance for unlimited aids every 3 years. Allowance is combined for both ears.

 

Note: 

You must contact UnitedHealthcare Hearing prior to using your hearing aid allowance. Hearing aids ordered through providers other than UnitedHealthcare Hearing are not covered.

Dental

Class 1 Preventive & Diagnostic (P&D) 100%

Class 2 Minor 80%

Class 3 Major 50%

Deductible (P&D not included) $50 

Annual Calendar Maximum $1,000 

 Out-of-Network Reimbursement Schedule Maximum Allowable Charge

Note: preventive and diagnostic services do not apply to the annual maximum.

Dental

Class 1 Preventive & Diagnostic (P&D) 100%

Class 2 Minor 80%

Class 3 Major 50%

Deductible (P&D not included) $50 

Annual Calendar Maximum $1,000 

 Out-of-Network Reimbursement Schedule Maximum Allowable Charge

Note: preventive and diagnostic services do not apply to the annual maximum.

Prescription drug coverage

Retail (Note: 90-day retail supply is available for 3x copay amount)

Tier 1 (Generic): $10 copay 

Tier 2 (Preferred Brand): $30 copay

Tier 3 (Non-Preferred Brand): $45 copay

Tier 4 (Specialty Tier): $60 copay

Generic oral diabetic medications: $0 copay

 

Mail Order (up to 90-day supply)

Tier 1 (Generic): $20 copay 

Tier 2 (Preferred Brand): $60 copay

Tier 3 (Non-Preferred Brand): $90 copay

Tier 4 (Specialty Tier): $120 copay

Prescription drug coverage

Retail (Note: 90-day retail supply is available for 3x copay amount)

Tier 1 (Generic): $10 copay 

Tier 2 (Preferred Brand): $30 copay

Tier 3 (Non-Preferred Brand): $45 copay

Tier 4 (Specialty Tier): $60 copay

Generic oral diabetic medications: $0 copay

 

Mail Order (up to 90-day supply)

Tier 1 (Generic): $20 copay 

Tier 2 (Preferred Brand): $60 copay

Tier 3 (Non-Preferred Brand): $90 copay

Tier 4 (Specialty Tier): $120 copay

Important Information about your Part D Vaccine and Insulin Coverage 

What You Pay for Vaccines – Our plan covers most adult Part D vaccines at no cost to you.

What You Pay for Insulin – You won’t pay more than $35 for a one-month supply of each insulin product covered by our plan. Refer to your plan materials.

 

Preventive services

The following preventive services are covered under your plan for a $0 copay when you visit your primary care provider:

  • Annual Wellness Exam
  • Annual Routine Physical
  • Screenings for certain Cancers (Prostate, colorectal, breast cancer)
  • Screening for diabetes
  • Smoking and Tobacco Use Cessation

For more information about these preventive services, please call the Customer Service number on your member ID card.