Blue MedicareRx Plus Kansas Part D Plan S5726-014 by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
Blue MedicareRx Plus is a 2024 Enhanced Medicare Part D plan from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas that's available to individuals enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan without prescription drug plan benefits or Medicare Part A and/or Part B.
This plan has a monthly premium of $70.10, an initial coverage limit of $5,030, an out-of-pocket threshold of $8,000, and a $0.00 deductible that must be paid before cost-sharing begins. CMS rated this plan 3.5 (Above Average) out of 5 stars.
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Part D Plan Basics | |
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Plan ID: | S5726-014 |
Plan Type: | PDP |
Plan Year: | 2024 |
Premium: | $70.10/mo |
Deductible: | $0.00/yr |
Benefit Type: | Enhanced |
Rx Gap Coverage: | No |
Low Income Subsidy: | No |
Availability: | Kansas |
Insured By: | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas |
Prescription Drug Plan Premium
Although Blue MedicareRx Plus'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 and Blue Shield of Kansas plan.
Basic Part D Premium: | $36.10 |
Supplemental Part D Premium: | $34.00 |
Total Part D Premium: | $70.10 |
Part D Premium with Full LIS Assistance: | $34.00 |
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 $0.00. This is the amount you must pay at the pharmacy before Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas begins paying its share.
Prescription Drug Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs
In addition to the plan's monthly premium and deductible, Blue MedicareRx Plus 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) | $1.00 copay | $19.00 copay |
2 (Generic) | $4.00 copay | $20.00 copay |
3 (Preferred Brand) | $47.00 copay | $47.00 copay |
4 (Non-Preferred Drug) | 50% | 50% |
5 (Specialty Tier) | 33% | 33% |
Our Review & 2024 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.
This Medicare Part D plan gets 3.5 out of 5 stars overall. Here's our quick summary of how well Blue MedicareRx Plus 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 |
Most Part D plans get average marks, including this one. Solving issues when a member has a problem getting their medications is critical, and Blue MedicareRx Plus members say the plan does a good job when they call for help. When it comes to member complaints to Medicare, this plan does an average job. Overall, members say their experience with this Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas plan is excellent. When it comes to managing drug safety and the accuracy of drug pricing, this plan gets the highest marks.
Every plan covers drugs differently, so it's important to look at your total cost. You can find enhanced benefit plans that have a lower monthly cost than this one. If the plan covers your prescriptions at a lower price overall, that's fine. This plan has a zero-dollar deductible. That means you have first-dollar coverage.
Additional Enhanced Medicare Part D Plan Options in Kansas
Here are some additional plans in your area that might be worth reviewing:
- Wellcare Medicare Rx Value Plus (S4802-227)
- Humana Premier Rx Plan (S5884-170)
- Mutual of Omaha Rx Essential (S7126-126)
- Humana Walmart Value Rx Plan (S5884-203)
- SilverScript Plus (S5601-049)
Contact Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
Plan Website: | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Plan Information |
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Formulay Information: | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Formulary Information |
Pharmacy Information: | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Pharmacy Information |
Prospective Members: | (877)471-4121 |
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 and Blue Shield of Kansas, "https://shop.partdkansas.com/medicare", Last Accessed March 11, 2024
- Medicare.gov, "Explore your Medicare coverage options", 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 January 3, 2024
- CMS.gov, "Medicare Part C & D Performance", Last Accessed January 3, 2024