What do you need to know about the hip plan?
It’s sponsored by the state and for some members requires a small monthly payment through your Personal Wellness and Responsibility (POWER) Account. HIP offers full health benefits including hospital care, behavioral health care for mental health and substance abuse, doctor care, prescriptions, and diagnostic care. Am I eligible?
Do you pay for hip if you are a state member?
The state will pay most of this amount, but if you’re a HIP Plus member, you’ll be responsible for making a small contribution to your account each month. The amount will be based on your income. If you’re a HIP Basic member, you don’t pay a contribution.
What is the hip plan for Anthem BlueCross BlueShield?
Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) | Anthem BlueCross BlueShield Indiana Medicaid Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) The Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) is an affordable health plan for low-income adult Hoosiers between the ages of 19 and 64.
How does Hip plus work and what does it cost?
HIP Plus provides health coverage for a low, predictable monthly cost. Members pay affordable monthly contributions, and the only other cost for health care in HIP Plus is a payment of $8 if you visit the emergency room when you don’t have an emergency health condition.
Who is the HIPP program administered by in PA?
Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) Program The Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) Program is a program developed to help families, who have at least one person enrolled in Medical Assistance (MA), pay for private health insurance through an employer. HIPP is administered by Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services (DHS).
How are medical expenses paid in the hip plan?
In the HIP program, the first $2,500 of medical expenses for covered services are paid with a special savings account called a Personal Wellness and Responsibility (POWER) account. Every HIP member has their own POWER Account.
Do you have to pay for hip replacement surgery?
In fact, the insurance company may have to pay for it even if you had problems with your hip beforehand. However, workers compensation insurance companies love to argue that preexisting degenerative problems with your hips caused the need for hip replacement surgery.
How is the fast track payment applied to hip?
If you are found eligible for HIP and you make your $10 Fast Track payment, this payment will be applied toward your POWER account contribution (s). Your monthly POWER Account contribution will be based on your income. This may be more or less than $10 per month.