Regence Medicare Script Basic Utah Part D Plan S5916-001 by Regence BlueShield of Idaho and Regence BC BS Utah
Regence Medicare Script Basic is a Basic prescription drug plan from Regence BlueShield of Idaho and Regence BC BS Utah 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 $94.00 monthly premium, $515.00 annual deductible, $5,030 initial coverage limit, and a $8,000 out-of-pocket threshold. This plan is rated 3.0 (Average) stars by CMS.
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Part D Plan Basics | |
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Plan ID: | S5916-001 |
Plan Type: | PDP |
Plan Year: | 2024 |
Premium: | $94.00/mo |
Deductible: | $515.00/yr |
Benefit Type: | Basic |
Rx Gap Coverage: | No |
Low Income Subsidy: | No |
Availability: | Utah |
Insured By: | Regence BlueShield of Idaho and Regence BC BS Utah |
Prescription Drug Plan Premium
Although Regence Medicare Script Basic'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 Regence BlueShield of Idaho and Regence BC BS Utah plan.
Basic Part D Premium: | $94.00 |
Supplemental Part D Premium: | $0.00 |
Total Part D Premium: | $94.00 |
Part D Premium with Full LIS Assistance: | $49.60 |
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 $515.00. This is the amount you must pay at the pharmacy before Regence BlueShield of Idaho and Regence BC BS Utah 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, Regence Medicare Script Basic 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) | $3.00 copay (deductible does not apply) | $10.00 copay (deductible does not apply) |
2 (Generic) | $13.00 copay | $17.00 copay |
3 (Preferred Brand) | $40.00 copay | $47.00 copay |
4 (Non-Preferred Drug) | 40% | 45% |
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 3.0 out of 5 stars overall. Here's our quick summary of how well Regence Medicare Script Basic 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 |
In terms of quality, safety, and customer service, this Utah Part D plan is just average. Solving issues when a member has a problem getting their medications is critical, and Regence Medicare Script Basic 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. Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in this Regence BlueShield of Idaho and Regence BC BS Utah plan enjoy a good member experience. Measuring drug safety and the accuracy of drug pricing are one way we can measure quality, and this plan scores good at both.
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. You can find basic benefits plans that have a lower monthly fee than this one. That's OK if the plan covers your prescriptions at the lowest possible 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 Utah
Here are some additional plans in your area that might be worth reviewing:
- Mutual of Omaha Rx Plus (S7126-030)
- SilverScript Choice (S5601-062)
- Cigna Secure Rx (S5617-153)
- AARP Medicare Rx Basic from UHC (S5921-375)
- Wellcare Classic (S4802-021)
Contact Regence BlueShield of Idaho and Regence BC BS Utah
Plan Website: | Regence BlueShield of Idaho and Regence BC BS Utah Plan Information |
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Formulay Information: | Regence BlueShield of Idaho and Regence BC BS Utah Formulary Information |
Pharmacy Information: | Regence BlueShield of Idaho and Regence BC BS Utah Pharmacy Information |
Prospective Members: | (888)369-3171 |
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
- Regence BlueShield of Idaho and Regence BC BS Utah, "http://www.regence.com/medicare", Last Accessed March 11, 2024
- Medicare.gov, "How to get prescription drug coverage", 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