Blue MedicareRx Plus Part D Plan S5726-014 Details
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Blue MedicareRx Plus is a prescription drug plan from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas or Blue KC that's available to people enrolled in Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan without Part D benefits.
This 2025 Medicare Part D plan has a $61.60 monthly premium, $0.00 annual deductible, $5,030 initial coverage limit, and a $8,000 out-of-pocket threshold. *This plan is rated 4 (Good) stars out of 5 stars by CMS.
| Part D Plan Basics | |
|---|---|
| Plan ID: | S5726-014 |
| Plan Type: | PDP |
| Plan Year: | 2025 |
| Premium: | $61.60/mo |
| Deductible: | $0.00/yr |
| Benefit Type: | Enhanced |
| Low Income Subsidy: | Yes |
| Availability: | See List |
| Insured By: | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas or Blue KC |
Prescription Drug Premium with Extra Help
Although Blue MedicareRx Plus '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: | $18.10 |
| Low Income Subsidy Premium: | $43.50 |
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 $0.00. 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 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.
| Drug Tier | Retail | Mail Order | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred Generic | $0.00 | $5.00 | |
| Generic | $0.00 | $7.00 | |
| Preferred Brand | 20.00% | 25.00% | |
| Non-Preferred Drug | 40.00% | 50.00% | |
| Specialty Tier | 33.00% | 33.00% | |
| *Deductible does not apply. | |||
CMS Rating Marks for Plan Year 2025
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.
| 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 |
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.
Plan Availability
Blue MedicareRx Plus is available in the following states:
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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 |
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 at www.medicare.gov.
Citations & References
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas or Blue KC, "https://bcbsks.com/medicare", Last Accessed October 13, 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 October 3, 2024
- CMS.gov, "Medicare Part C & D Performance", Last Accessed October 11, 2024
- CMS.gov, "Benefits Data", Last Accessed October 9, 2024
Plans Offered
Medicare Advantage and Part D plans and benefits offered by the following carriers: Aetna Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aspire Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Capital Blue Cross, Cigna Healthcare, Dean Health Plan, Devoted Health, Florida Blue Medicare, Freedom Health, GlobalHealth, Health Care Service Corporation, Healthy Blue, HealthSun, Humana, Molina Healthcare, Mutual of Omaha, Medica Central Health Plan, Optimum HealthCare, Premera Blue Cross, SCAN Health Plan, Simply, UnitedHealthcare(R), Wellcare, WellPoint.