Added Benefits
Please be aware that effective January 1, 2024, PHP (HMO SNP) will no longer be a Medicare Advantage plan option for enrollment. PHP will end operations in Florida on December 31, 2023.
PHP (HMO SNP) offers additional benefits that Original Medicare doesn’t for no cost. These additional benefits are designed to provide comprehensive health coverage for plan members where Original Medicare doesn’t.
Benefit | Original Medicare | PHP |
Acupuncture | Not covered. | $0 copay for up to 2 acupuncture visits per month. |
Dental Services | Preventive dental services (such as cleaning) not covered. | $0 copay for preventive dental services such as oral exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments and dental x-rays, and other dental services. In addition to the preventive services above, plan covers up to $1,150 a year for comprehensive dental services such as non-routine, diagnostic, and restorative services; endontics, periodontics, and extractions; and prosthodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, etc. |
Health and Wellness | Supplemental health and wellness programs not covered. | $0 copay for choice of gym membership at one of several gym chains OR up to $200 in over-the-counter pharmacy merchandise, such as vitamins, fiber supplements, first aid supplies, sunscreen, tooth brushes and pastes, cold medication, antacids, etc. $0 copay for access to 24 hour nurse hotline. |
Hearing Services | Supplemental routine hearing exams and hearing aids not covered. | $0 copay for a routine hearing exam every year. $0 copay for up to 2 hearing aids every year including a fitting evaluation. Plan covers up to $2,500 a year for hearing aids. |
In-Home Support Services (IHSS) | Not covered. | $0 copay for up to 16 hours a week of IHSS for up to 2 weeks. IHSS include personal care and domestic services. IHSS are available to members after discharge from an acute hospital or skilled nursing facility. |
Meal Benefit | Not covered. | $0 copay for up to 2 meals per day for up to 28 days. (56 meal limit per year.) Meal benefit is available to members post-inpatient discharge from an acute hospital or skilled nursing facility and members who have a chronic condition or other medical condition that prevents leaving the home to grocery shop. Meals may be provided in multiple increments through the year up to the 56-meal limit for the year. |
Non-Emergency Transportation | Not covered. | $0 copay for unlimited round trips to plan-approved locations every year. |
Therapeutic Massage | Not covered. | $0 copay for up to 2 therapeutic massages per month for members diagnosed with AIDS-related neuropathy. |
Vision Services | Supplemental routine eye exams and glasses not covered. | $0 copay for one routine eye exam every year. $0 copay for glasses, lenses or contacts. Plan covers up to $250 a year for eye wear. |
More information about these added benefits is in the 2023 Summary of Benefits.
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