Blue MedicareRx Value Arizona Part D Plan S6506-001 by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Blue MedicareRx Value is a 2024 Basic Medicare Part D plan from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona that's available to people with Medicare Part A and/or Part B or a Medicare Advantage plan that does not include prescription drug plan benefits.
Blue MedicareRx Value is a cost-sharing plan that has a $52.70 monthly premium, an initial coverage limit of $5,030, a $545.00 annual deductible, and an out-of-pocket threshold of $8,000. This plan is rated 2.0 (Below Average) stars by CMS.
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Part D Plan Basics | |
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Plan ID: | S6506-001 |
Plan Type: | PDP |
Plan Year: | 2024 |
Premium: | $52.70/mo |
Deductible: | $545.00/yr |
Benefit Type: | Basic |
Rx Gap Coverage: | No |
Low Income Subsidy: | No |
Availability: | Arizona |
Insured By: | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona |
Prescription Drug Plan Premium
Although Blue MedicareRx Value's monthly premium is bundled with the total plan cost, some plans have supplemental costs and/or offer low-income subsidy (LIS) assistance. The following table outlines the premium details of this Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona plan.
Basic Part D Premium: | $52.70 |
Supplemental Part D Premium: | $0.00 |
Total Part D Premium: | $52.70 |
Part D Premium with Full LIS Assistance: | $9.50 |
For more information about the Low-Income Subsidy (aka, "Extra Help") program, refer to the Social Security Extra Help page.
Prescription Drug Plan Deductible
The Medicare Part D annual deductible with this plan is $545.00. This is the amount you must pay at the pharmacy before Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona begins paying its share.
Prescription Drug Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs
In addition to the plan's monthly premium and deductible, Blue MedicareRx Value has copayments (a fixed dollar amount) and/or coinsurances (a percentage amount) that you must pay when you pick up your prescriptions. The following table shows you those costs.
Tier | Preferred | Standard |
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1 (Preferred Generic) | N/A | $0.00 copay |
2 (Generic) | N/A | $3.00 copay |
3 (Preferred Brand) | N/A | 25% |
4 (Non-Preferred Drug) | N/A | 33% |
5 (Specialty Tier) | N/A | 25% |
CMS Rating Marks and Our Review
Each year Medicare rates drug plans (Part D) in several major categories. These ratings are designed to help you understand the quality of care and service you can expect if you join this plan.
This Medicare Part D plan gets 2.0 out of 5 stars overall. Here's our quick summary of how well Blue MedicareRx Value performs.
CMS Measure | Star Rating |
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Complaints and Changes in the Drug Plan | |
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Drug Safety and Accuracy of Drug Pricing |
Way below Arizona standards, we can't recommend this plan. Here's why. Blue MedicareRx Value delivers an excellent customer care experience when members call for help. Medicare's complaint score on this plan is below average . Members report that their experience with this plan is below average. When it comes to drug safety and the accuracy of drug pricing, this plan is below average.
The true value of any Medicare Part D plan can only be judged by how well it covers your medications. There are basic benefit plans with a lower monthly premium than this one. That's okay if the plan covers your prescriptions at the best price. Pay attention to the deductible. This plan is not like other plans. It does not exclude any tiers from the deductible. Other plans do.
Additional Basic Medicare Part D Plan Options in Arizona
Here are some additional plans in your area that might be worth reviewing:
- Cigna Secure Rx (S5617-138)
- Clear Spring Health Value Rx (S6946-023)
- Wellcare Classic (S4802-092)
- Humana Basic Rx Plan (S5884-146)
- Mutual of Omaha Rx Plus (S7126-027)
Contact Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Plan Website: | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Plan Information |
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Formulay Information: | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Formulary Information |
Pharmacy Information: | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Pharmacy Information |
Prospective Members: | (800)422-9990 |
TTY Users: | (711)- |
If you qualify for Original Medicare but have not yet enrolled or verified your enrollment status, you can do so on the Social Security Administration website. You can learn more about the Medicare Advantage program on www.medicare.gov.
Plans Offered
Medicare Advantage and Part D plans and benefits offered by the following carriers: Aetna Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aspire Health Plan, Dean Health Plan, Devoted Health, GlobalHealth, Health Care Service Corporation, Cigna Healthcare, Humana, Molina Healthcare, Mutual of Omaha, Premera Blue Cross, Medica Central Health Plan, SCAN Health Plan, Scott and White Health Plan now part of Baylor Scott & White Health, UnitedHealthcare(R), and Wellcare.
Citations & References
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, "http://www.YourAZMedicareSolutions.com", Last Accessed March 11, 2024
- Medicare.gov, "Drug coverage (part D)", Last Accessed March 2, 2024
- Benefits.gov, "Medicare Prescription Drug Plans", Last Accessed March 1, 2024
- Medicare.gov, "Medicare costs at a glance", Last Accessed March 11, 2024
- SSA.gov, "Apply for Medicare Part D Extra Help program", Last Accessed March 9, 2024
- CMS.gov, "Landscape Source Files", Last Accessed January 3, 2024
- CMS.gov, "Medicare Part C & D Performance", Last Accessed January 3, 2024