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HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5525-036 (PPO D-SNP)

Benefits Summary and Overview

This page is a benefits summary and overview of key plan information for HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5525-036 (PPO D-SNP). The information on this page is a summary only.

For a complete listing of all available benefits and cost information on HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5525-036 (PPO D-SNP) in 2026, please refer to our full plan details page.

HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5525-036 (PPO D-SNP) is a PPO D-SNP plan offered by Humana Inc. available for enrollment in 2025 to people living in North Carolina. This plan received an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars in 2026.

It's important to know that HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5525-036 (PPO D-SNP) is a Medicare Advantage (MA) Plan with drug coverage. That means that this plan covers both medical services and prescription drugs.

Important:

HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5525-036 (PPO D-SNP)is a Special Needs Type (SNP) plan. This means you can only enroll in this plan if you meet specific criteria. See our full plan details page for more information.

Overview IconKey Plan Facts

Below are a few key facts and commonly-asked questions about HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5525-036 (PPO D-SNP).

Plan Costs:

The cost of a Medicare Advantage Plan is made up of four main parts.

  • First, the monthly premium — the amount you pay every month.
  • Second, the deductible — the amount you pay out of pocket for covered services before the plan starts paying.
  • Third, the copayments and coinsurance — the amounts you pay out of pocket for covered services, usually after meeting the deductible (if applicable). Copays are fixed dollar amounts; coinsurance is a percentage of the cost.
  • Fourth, the Out-of-Pocket Maximum — the maximum amount you could have to pay out of pocket in a year. This may be different for in-network and out-of-network services.

For HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5525-036 (PPO D-SNP), the main costs are as follows:

Monthly Premium

The Monthly Premium for this plan is $30.40. This is the amount you must pay every month.

This plan does not come with a Part B Premium reduction. You must continue to pay your Part B premium.

Deductibles

This plan does not have a health deductible. Your insurance coverage on covered health services will start immediately.

This plan has a $615.00 drug deductible. You will need to pay this amount towards covered prescriptions before your insurance coverage for prescription medications kicks in.

Out-of-Pocket Maximums

This plan has a combined Maximum Out-Of-Pocket cost of $13900.00 (in-network or out-of-network combined). You will pay copays, coinsurance, and deductibles toward this amount. Once your total out-of-pocket costs reach $13900.00 for covered services, the plan will pay 100% of covered costs for the rest of the year.

The plan may have separate out-pocket-maximums for in-network and out-of-network services. See our full plan details page for more information.

You can see below for the coinsurance and specific copayments for in the Additional Benefits section below, or refer to our Plan Details page for more details.

Common Services:

Doctor Visits:

Regular visits to your primary care doctor are covered and will have a copay of and coinsurance of 20%.

Specialist Visits:

Visits to specialists are covered and will have a copay of and coinsurance of 20%. Specialist visits may require a referral from your primary care doctor or prior authorization.

Emergency Room:

Trips to the Emergency Room are covered, and will have a copay of and coinsurance of 0% (no coinsurance). Coverage may vary for in-network and out-of-network hospitals.

Urgent Care:

Trips to Urgent Care arecovered and will have a copay of and coinsurance of 20%. Coverage may vary for in-network and out-of-network hospitals.

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Drug Coverage IconDrug Coverage

The HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5525-036 (PPO D-SNP) prescription drug plan features an annual drug deductible of $615. For Tier 1 preferred generic and Tier 2 generic medications, you will pay no copay when using a standard pharmacy or preferred mail order for either 1-month or 3-month supplies. However, standard mail order delivery for these generic tiers requires a copay ranging from $10 to $30 for Tier 1 and $20 to $60 for Tier 2. For higher-tier medications, the plan transitions from flat copays to coinsurance. Tier 3 preferred brands, Tier 4 non-preferred drugs, and Tier 5 specialty drugs all require a 25% coinsurance. This 25% coinsurance rate remains the same whether you fill your prescriptions at a standard pharmacy, through preferred mail order, or via standard mail order.

Additional Benefits IconAdditional Benefits

The HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5525-036 (PPO D-SNP) plan offers comprehensive healthcare coverage with no copays and a 20% coinsurance for most primary care, specialist, outpatient, and medical equipment services. Inpatient hospital stays require a $2,230 copay per acute stay and a $2,080 copay per psychiatric stay, while skilled nursing facility visits feature no copay for the first 20 days. Emergency services carry a $115 copay, which is waived if admitted within 24 hours, and ground or air ambulance services require a $335 copay. Members also benefit from routine preventive and home health services with no copays or coinsurance. Dental care is covered with no copay and no coinsurance up to a $4,000 annual limit, and select eyewear and over-the-counter hearing aids are provided with no copays or coinsurance. Routine eye and hearing exams are covered with no copay and a 20% coinsurance, alongside chronic illness meal benefits and over-the-counter items at no cost.

Inpatient Hospital See details

HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5525-036 (PPO D-SNP) covers inpatient hospital services with no coinsurance, requiring a $2,230 copay per acute stay and a $2,080 copay per psychiatric stay, both subject to prior authorization. While acute care includes unlimited additional days with no copay, this plan does not cover psychiatric additional days, room upgrades, or non-Medicare-covered stays.

Outpatient Services See details

Outpatient services for HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5525-036 (PPO D-SNP) are covered with no copay and a 20% coinsurance, though prior authorization is required. This coverage applies to outpatient hospital visits, ambulatory surgical center services, outpatient substance abuse sessions, and outpatient blood services.

Partial Hospitalization See details

Partial hospitalization is covered by HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5525-036 (PPO D-SNP) with no copay and a 20% coinsurance. Prior authorization is required for these services.

Ambulance and Transportation Services See details

HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5525-036 (PPO D-SNP) covers ground and air ambulance services with a $335 copay and no coinsurance, requiring prior authorization. For transportation services, some services are covered, but transportation to plan-approved health-related locations and any health-related locations is not covered.

Emergency Services See details

HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5525-036 (PPO D-SNP) covers emergency services with a $115 copay and no coinsurance, with the copay waived if you are admitted to the hospital within 24 hours. Urgently needed services are covered with a 20% coinsurance (up to $40 per visit) and no copay, while worldwide emergency, urgent, and transportation services are available with a $115 copay and no coinsurance.

Primary Care See details

HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5525-036 (PPO D-SNP) partially covers primary care benefits, as chiropractic and podiatry services are not covered. Most covered services, including primary care provider visits, specialist care, mental health, and physical therapy, feature no copay and a 20% coinsurance.

Preventive Services See details

Preventive services are partially covered by HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5525-036 (PPO D-SNP), featuring annual physical exams, kidney disease education, glaucoma screenings, diabetes self-management training, digital rectal exams, and EKGs with no copay and no coinsurance. However, additional services such as fitness benefits, health education, personal emergency response systems, in-home safety assessments, and medical nutrition therapy are not covered.

Hearing Services See details

HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5525-036 (PPO D-SNP) covers hearing services with no deductible, offering routine exams with a 20% coinsurance and no copay, and fitting evaluations and OTC hearing aids with no copay or coinsurance. Prescription hearing aids are partially covered with no copay or coinsurance for up to two devices every three years, but inner ear, outer ear, and over-the-ear prescription aids are not covered.

Vision Services See details

Vision services are partially covered by HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5525-036 (PPO D-SNP) with no deductible, offering one routine eye exam yearly with no copay and 20% coinsurance (up to $75), and select eyewear with no copay and no coinsurance (up to $250). Other eye exam services, individual eyeglass lenses, individual eyeglass frames, and upgrades are not covered.

Dental Services See details

HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5525-036 (PPO D-SNP) offers partially covered dental services, featuring Medicare-covered dental care with no copay and a 20% coinsurance, as well as other dental services with no copay and no coinsurance up to a $4,000 annual limit. While many preventive and comprehensive treatments are included, fluoride treatments, maxillofacial prosthetics, implant services, fixed prosthodontics, and orthodontics are not covered.

Home Infusion bundled Services See details

HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5525-036 (PPO D-SNP) covers Home Infusion bundled Services with prior authorization, including Medicare Part B chemotherapy and radiation drugs which carry a copay and 0% to 20% coinsurance. Covered Part B insulin requires a $35 copay with 0% to 20% coinsurance, while other Part B drugs have no copay and a 0% to 20% coinsurance.

Dialysis Services See details

Dialysis services are covered by HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5525-036 (PPO D-SNP) with no copay and a 20% coinsurance. Prior authorization is required to receive these covered services.

Medical Equipment See details

Medical equipment is covered by HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5525-036 (PPO D-SNP) with no copay and a 20% coinsurance for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, medical supplies, and diabetic services. Prior authorization is required for these benefits, and diabetic supplies are limited to specified manufacturers.

Diagnostic and Radiological Services See details

HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5525-036 (PPO D-SNP) covers diagnostic and radiological services with a 20% coinsurance and prior authorization. Diagnostic tests, procedures, and lab services have no copay, whereas outpatient x-rays require a $15 copay and diagnostic radiological services require a $200 copay.

Home Health Services See details

HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5525-036 (PPO D-SNP) covers Home Health Services with no copay and no coinsurance. Prior authorization is required to receive these services.

Cardiac Rehabilitation Services See details

Cardiac Rehabilitation Services are covered by HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5525-036 (PPO D-SNP) with no copay and require prior authorization. While some services are covered, standard cardiac, intensive cardiac, pulmonary, and SET for PAD rehabilitation services are not covered and require a 20% coinsurance.

Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) See details

HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5525-036 (PPO D-SNP) offers Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) coverage with no coinsurance, requiring no copay for days 1 through 20 and a $218 daily copay for days 21 through 100. Prior authorization is required, and additional days beyond the standard 100-day Medicare benefit are not covered.

Other Services See details

Other services covered by HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5525-036 (PPO D-SNP) include acupuncture with no copay and 20% coinsurance, as well as chronic illness meal benefits and over-the-counter items with no copay and no coinsurance. Certain other services, including highly integrated dual-eligible services, are not covered.

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