BlueMedicare Premier Rx Arkansas Part D Plan S5795-002 by Arkansas Blue Medicare
BlueMedicare Premier Rx is a Enhanced prescription drug plan from Arkansas Blue Medicare 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 $123.90 monthly premium, $0.00 annual deductible, $5,030 initial coverage limit, and a $8,000 out-of-pocket threshold. This plan has an overall rating of 3.0 (Average) out of 5 stars.
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Part D Plan Basics | |
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Plan ID: | S5795-002 |
Plan Type: | PDP |
Plan Year: | 2024 |
Premium: | $123.90/mo |
Deductible: | $0.00/yr |
Benefit Type: | Enhanced |
Rx Gap Coverage: | Yes |
Low Income Subsidy: | No |
Availability: | Arkansas |
Insured By: | Arkansas Blue Medicare |
Prescription Drug Plan Premium
Although BlueMedicare Premier Rx'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 Arkansas Blue Medicare plan.
Basic Part D Premium: | $44.60 |
Supplemental Part D Premium: | $79.30 |
Total Part D Premium: | $123.90 |
Part D Premium with Full LIS Assistance: | $88.20 |
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 $0.00. This is the amount you must pay at the pharmacy before Arkansas Blue Medicare begins paying its share.
Prescription Drug Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs
In addition to the plan's monthly premium and deductible, BlueMedicare Premier Rx 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 | $5.00 copay |
3 (Preferred Brand) | N/A | $47.00 copay |
4 (Non-Preferred Drug) | N/A | $100.00 copay |
5 (Specialty Tier) | N/A | 33% |
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 3.0 out of 5 stars overall. Here's our quick summary of how well BlueMedicare Premier Rx performs.
CMS Measure | Star Rating |
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Complaints and Changes in the Drug Plan | |
Member Experience with the Drug Plan | |
Drug Safety and Accuracy of Drug Pricing |
In terms of quality, safety, and customer service, this Arkansas Part D plan is just average. BlueMedicare Premier Rx does an average job helping member when they call with an issue. Compared to other plans, Medicare gets relatively few member complaints about this plan. Overall, members say their experience with this Arkansas Blue Medicare plan is excellent. When it comes to managing drug safety and the accuracy of drug pricing, this plan gets the highest marks.
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 enhanced benefit plans with a lower monthly premium than this one. That's okay if the plan covers your prescriptions at a better overall price. This plan comes with a zero-dollar deductible, so you have first-dollar coverage.
Additional Enhanced Medicare Part D Plan Options in Arkansas
Here are some additional plans in your area that might be worth reviewing:
- SilverScript Plus (S5601-107)
- AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC (S5820-018)
- Mutual of Omaha Rx Premier (S7126-088)
- Humana Walmart Value Rx Plan (S5884-198)
- AARP Medicare Rx Walgreens from UHC (S5921-400)
Contact Arkansas Blue Medicare
Plan Website: | Arkansas Blue Medicare Plan Information |
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Formulay Information: | Arkansas Blue Medicare Formulary Information |
Pharmacy Information: | Arkansas Blue Medicare Pharmacy Information |
Prospective Members: | (844)298-2444 |
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
- Arkansas Blue Medicare, "http://www.arkansasbluecross.com/medicare", 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
- Medicare.gov, "Help with drug costs", Last Accessed February 19, 2024
- CMS.gov, "Landscape Source Files", Last Accessed January 3, 2024
- CMS.gov, "Medicare Part C & D Performance", Last Accessed January 3, 2024