Blue MedicareRx Essentials: Part D Plan S5726-020 Details for Kansas
Blue MedicareRx Essentials is a 2025 Medicare Part D plan from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas or Blue KC 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 Essentials is a cost-sharing plan that has a $0.00 monthly premium, an initial coverage limit (ICL) of $2,000, and a $425.00 annual deductible. The ICL adjusts annually with inflation. *CMS rated this plan 4 (Good) out of 5 stars.
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| Part D Plan Basics | |
|---|---|
| Plan ID: | S5726-020 |
| Plan Type: | PDP |
| Plan Year: | 2025 |
| Premium: | $0.00/mo |
| Deductible: | $425.00/yr |
| Benefit Type: | Enhanced |
| Low Income Subsidy: | Yes |
| Availability: | Kansas |
| Insured By: | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas or Blue KC |
Prescription Drug Premium with Extra Help
Although Blue MedicareRx Essentials's monthly premium is bundled with the total plan cost, some plans may receive low-income subsidy (LIS) assistance known as Extra Help. The following table outlines the LIS available through this Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas or Blue KC plan (if any).
| Low Income Premium Subsidy: | $51.73 |
| Low Income Premium Subsidy CMS Pays: | $0.00 |
| Low Income Subsidy Premium: | $0.00 |
The Social Security Extra Help page has more information about the Low-Income Subsidy (“Extra Help”) program.
Prescription Drug Plan Deductible
This plan's Medicare Part D annual deductible is $425.00. You must pay this amount at the pharmacy before Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas or Blue KC begins paying its share
Prescription Drug Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs
In addition to the plan's monthly premium and deductible, Blue MedicareRx Essentials 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.
| Drug Tier | Retail | Mail Order | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred Generic* | $0.00 | $5.00 | |
| Generic* | $2.00 | $7.00 | |
| Preferred Brand | 20.00% | 25.00% | |
| Non-Preferred Drug | 48.00% | 50.00% | |
| Specialty Tier | 27.00% | 27.00% | |
| *Deductible does not apply. | |||
2025 CMS Rating Marks
Each year the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rates drug plans (Part D) in four broad categories. We do not recommend joining a plan with an overall rating of less than 3.0. Here are the most recent CMS ratings for this plan.
| CMS Measure | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Plan Rating | |
| Drug Plan Customer Service | |
| Complaints and Changes in the Drug Plan | |
| Member Experience with the Drug Plan | |
| Drug Safety and Accuracy of Drug Pricing |
The true value of any Medicare Part D plan can only be judged by how well it covers your medications.
Contact Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas or Blue KC
| Plan Website: | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas or Blue KC |
|---|---|
| Formulay Information: | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas or Blue KC Formulary Information |
| Pharmacy Information: | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas or Blue KC Pharmacy Information |
| Prospective Part D Members: | (833)668-2398 |
| Prospective Part D TTY Users: | 711 |
Citations & References
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas or Blue KC, "https://bcbsks.com/medicare", Last Accessed March 1, 2025
- Medicare.gov, "Drug coverage (part D)", Last Accessed March 2, 2024
- Medicare.gov, "How Part D works with other insurance", Last Accessed March 14, 2024
- Medicare.gov, "Costs for Medicare drug coverage", Last Accessed March 3, 2024
- SSA.gov, "Understanding the Extra Help With Your Medicare", Last Accessed March 9, 2024
- CMS.gov, "Landscape Source Files", Last Accessed March 1, 2025
- CMS.gov, "Medicare Part C & D Performance", Last Accessed March 1, 2025
- CMS.gov, "Benefits Data", Last Accessed March 1, 2025