Regence Medicare Script Enhanced Utah Part D Plan S5916-002 by Regence BlueShield of Idaho and Regence BC BS Utah
Regence Medicare Script Enhanced is a 2024 Enhanced Medicare Part D plan from Regence BlueShield of Idaho and Regence BC BS Utah 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 $108.00, 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 3.0 (Average) out of 5 stars.
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Part D Plan Basics | |
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Plan ID: | S5916-002 |
Plan Type: | PDP |
Plan Year: | 2024 |
Premium: | $108.00/mo |
Deductible: | $0.00/yr |
Benefit Type: | Enhanced |
Rx Gap Coverage: | Yes |
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 Enhanced'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: | $74.50 |
Supplemental Part D Premium: | $33.50 |
Total Part D Premium: | $108.00 |
Part D Premium with Full LIS Assistance: | $63.60 |
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 $0.00. This is the amount you must pay at the pharmacy before Regence BlueShield of Idaho and Regence BC BS Utah begins paying its share.
Prescription Drug Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs
In addition to the plan's monthly premium and deductible, Regence Medicare Script Enhanced 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 | $3.00 copay |
2 (Generic) | N/A | $10.00 copay |
3 (Preferred Brand) | N/A | $47.00 copay |
4 (Non-Preferred Drug) | N/A | 40% |
5 (Specialty Tier) | N/A | 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 3.0 out of 5 stars overall. Here's our quick summary of how well Regence Medicare Script Enhanced performs.
CMS Measure | Star Rating |
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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 |
Most Part D plans get average marks, including this one. Solving issues when a member has a problem getting their medications is critical, and Regence Medicare Script Enhanced 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.
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 Utah
Here are some additional plans in your area that might be worth reviewing:
- Mutual of Omaha Rx Premier (S7126-100)
- Wellcare Medicare Rx Value Plus (S4802-234)
- SilverScript Plus (S5601-063)
- Cigna Extra Rx (S5617-276)
- Wellcare Value Script (S4802-162)
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, "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