Summary of Benefits
You have options for your Medicare Advantage coverage. Think about your needs and what type of benefits will help you most. AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO-SNP) offers all the benefits of regular Medicare, plus more.
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care provides:
- Coverage for inpatient hospital care, as well as skilled nursing facility and home health care coverage
- Preventive services to help you stay healthy
- A large network of doctors, hospitals, specialists, and pharmacies
- Great service and personal attention
Plus, you'll get extra benefits, including:
- Dental, vision, and hearing benefits not covered by original Medicare
- Wellness education, including smoking cessation and a nurse hotline
- Transportation to your provider
Questions? Call us toll free at 1-855-241-3648 (TTY 711), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., from April 1 to September 30; or seven days a week, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., from October 1 to March 31.
Below is a brief summary of key benefits.
You may also view:
- A Pre-Enrollment Checklist (PDF)
- A complete Summary of Benefits (PDF)
- An Over-the-Counter Benefit Product Catalog (OTC) (PDF)
- Review information about your over-the-counter benefits online by visiting andmorehealth.com/pa. You call also call 1-800-824-9713 (TTY 711), Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST.
- A complete Annual Notice of Changes — ANOC (PDF)
- The ANOC tells you about all plan changes in the next year.
- A complete Evidence of Coverage (EOC) (PDF)
- The EOC tells you how to get medical care and prescription drugs through our plan. The booklet explains what's covered, how much you'll pay for services, and all about your rights and responsibilities.
- You can also contact AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care for more information.
Find a provider in our network for the benefits listed below.
Premium | $0 monthly plan premium |
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Doctor office visits | $0 copay for each Medicare-covered primary care provider (PCP) visit |
Specialist visits |
$0 copay for each Medicare-covered specialist visit No referral required |
Preventive and comprehensive dental |
Unlimited amount each year for preventive dental services $0 copay for the following preventive dental benefits:
The combined total comprehensive dental benefits cannot exceed $6,000 every year. The comprehensive dental benefits include the following services up to a $6,000 combined limit every year:
*Prior authorization is required for dentures, periodontics, endodontics, crowns, mini-implants, and implant-supported dentures. Fixed bridges and all other dental implants, except for mini-implants, are not covered. |
Hearing |
Diagnostic hearing and balance evaluations performed by your PCP to determine if you need medical treatment are covered as outpatient care when furnished by a physician, audiologist, or other qualified provider.
You must receive your care from a network provider. We will only pay for covered hearing services if you go to an in-network hearing provider. In most cases, you will have to pay for care that you receive from an out-of-network provider. |
Vision services |
Covered services include:
Our plan offers supplemental vision coverage including:
You must receive your care from a network provider. We will only pay for covered vision services if you go to an in-network vision provider. In most cases, you will have to pay for care that you receive from an out-of-network provider. |
Transportation |
40 trips every year to plan-approved locations (e.g. doctor's office, pharmacy, and hospital). May consist of a car, shuttle, or van service depending on appropriateness for the situation and the member's needs. Rides must be scheduled at least one business day in advance except in special circumstances. Transportation is authorized for plan-approved locations only (e.g. doctor's office, pharmacy and hospital). *Prior authorization is required for trips that exceed 50 miles for a one-way ride. Other prior authorization and scheduling rules apply. |
Over-the-counter (OTC)/VBID/food and produce/General supports for living |
Benefit includes $320 per month for over-the-counter (OTC) items included in the OTC catalog (PDF), online ordering portal and/or qualified items at participating retail settings via a restricted spend debit card. There is no limit on the total number of items or orders a member may purchase. Any unused balance will automatically expire at the end of each month or upon disenrollment from the plan. Coverage includes Naloxone. Members who qualify based on socioeconomic (LIS) status may use $320 of the monthly allowance toward qualifying food & produce at participating retail locations and/or FarmBox mail-order (item limits may apply) and/or qualifying rent and utility services, transportation, internet services, pest control, and pet supplies. Any unused balance will automatically expire at the end of each month or upon disenrollment from the plan. |
Home health care | $0 copay for Medicare-covered home health visits |
Outpatient mental health care |
$0 copay for each Medicare-covered individual therapy visit $0 copay for each Medicare-covered group therapy visit $0 copay for each Medicare-covered individual therapy visit with a psychiatrist $0 copay for each Medicare-covered group therapy visit with a psychiatrist |
Important message about what you pay for vaccines |
Our plan covers most Part D vaccines at no cost to you. Call Member Services for more information. |