MedicareBlue Rx Standard Nebraska Part D Plan S5743-001 by MedicareBlue Rx
MedicareBlue Rx Standard is a Basic prescription drug plan from MedicareBlue Rx that's available to people enrolled in Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan without Part D benefits.
This 2024 Medicare Part D plan has a $76.40 monthly premium, $545.00 annual deductible, $5,030 initial coverage limit, and a $8,000 out-of-pocket threshold. This plan is rated 4.0 (Good) stars by CMS.
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Part D Plan Basics | |
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Plan ID: | S5743-001 |
Plan Type: | PDP |
Plan Year: | 2024 |
Premium: | $76.40/mo |
Deductible: | $545.00/yr |
Benefit Type: | Basic |
Rx Gap Coverage: | No |
Low Income Subsidy: | No |
Availability: | Nebraska |
Insured By: | MedicareBlue Rx |
Prescription Drug Plan Premium
Although MedicareBlue Rx Standard'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 MedicareBlue Rx plan.
Basic Part D Premium: | $76.40 |
Supplemental Part D Premium: | $0.00 |
Total Part D Premium: | $76.40 |
Part D Premium with Full LIS Assistance: | $34.20 |
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 MedicareBlue Rx begins paying its share.
NOTE: The deductible does not apply to one or more drug tiers in this plan (see "Prescription Drug Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs" below).
Prescription Drug Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs
In addition to the plan's monthly premium and deductible, MedicareBlue Rx Standard 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) | $7.00 copay (deductible does not apply) | $15.00 copay (deductible does not apply) |
2 (Generic) | $13.00 copay | $20.00 copay |
3 (Preferred Brand) | $43.00 copay | $47.00 copay |
4 (Non-Preferred Drug) | 45% | 50% |
5 (Specialty Tier) | 25% | 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 4.0 out of 5 stars overall. Here's our quick summary of how well MedicareBlue Rx Standard performs.
CMS Measure | Star Rating |
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Drug Plan Customer Service | |
Complaints and Changes in the Drug Plan | |
Member Experience with the Drug Plan | |
Drug Safety and Accuracy of Drug Pricing |
This Medicare Part D plan is better than average. Here's how we can make this claim. Solving issues when a member has a problem getting their medications is critical, and MedicareBlue Rx Standard members say the plan does a good job when they call for help. Compared to other plans, Medicare gets relatively few member complaints about this plan. The member experience with this MedicareBlue Rx plan is about average. Drug safety and the accuracy of drug pricing with this plan are about average.
You can't judge a Part D plan on its monthly premium or annual deductible. You have to look at the overall cost of your prescriptions. 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. Although the deductible seems high for this plan, at least one tier of the formulary is exempt.
Additional Basic Medicare Part D Plan Options in Nebraska
Here are some additional plans in your area that might be worth reviewing:
- SilverScript Choice (S5601-050)
- AARP Medicare Rx Basic from UHC (S5921-370)
- Mutual of Omaha Rx Plus (S7126-024)
- Clear Spring Health Value Rx (S6946-022)
- Cigna Secure Rx (S5617-123)
Contact MedicareBlue Rx
Plan Website: | MedicareBlue Rx Plan Information |
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Formulay Information: | MedicareBlue Rx Formulary Information |
Pharmacy Information: | MedicareBlue Rx Pharmacy Information |
Prospective Members: | (866)434-2037 |
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
- MedicareBlue Rx, "http://www.YourMedicareSolutions.com", Last Accessed March 11, 2024
- Medicare.gov, "How to get prescription drug coverage", Last Accessed March 2, 2024
- Medicare.gov, "What Medicare Part D drug plans cover", 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