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Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Essential (PPO) (2027)

Medicare Advantage plan with drug coverage from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, plan ID H5959-023-002. Sold in 24 counties in Minnesota.

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2027 costs

Monthly premium$10
Drug deductible$700
Medical deductible$425
Out-of-pocket maximum (in network)$9,850
Plan typeMedicare Advantage plan with drug coverage, PPO
Referral needed to see a specialistNo
Plan IDH5959-023-002

With a Medicare Advantage plan you also keep paying your Medicare Part B premium.

What this plan would cost for your prescriptions

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What you pay for medical care

Primary care visit$15
Specialist visit$60
Preventive care$0
Urgent care$40
Emergency room$115
Hospital stay$450/day
Outpatient surgery$30–$600
Lab tests$0–$60
X-rays and scans$0
Mental health visit$50
Physical therapy$55
Medical equipment20%
TelehealthCovered

In-network amounts. A range means it depends on the service or provider.

Extra benefits

DentalCovered — up to $1000 allowance
VisionCovered
HearingCovered — $699–$999 copay per aid
Over-the-counter itemsNot covered
FitnessNot covered
Rides to appointmentsNot covered

Drug costs by tier

Tier30 days, standard pharmacy30 days, preferred pharmacy90 days by mail
1 Preferred Generic$0$0$0
2 Generic$0$0$0
3 Preferred Brand25%25%25%
4 Non-Preferred Drug50%50%50%
5 Specialty Tier25%25%N/A

A percentage is coinsurance: your share of the drug's price. The drug deductible may apply first, depending on the tier. Your Part D out-of-pocket costs are capped at $2,400 for 2027.

Where it's sold

Minnesota (24 counties)

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Plan costs and benefits are from CMS's 2027 Medicare plan data (data as of October 27, 2026). Star ratings are CMS's 2027 Star Ratings. Every year, Medicare evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system. Benefits, premiums and copays can change from year to year; check the plan's Evidence of Coverage, call the plan, or use Medicare.gov before you enroll.