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Medicare Advantage · Local PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Plan year 2026

Medicare PPO Blue EssentialRx (PPO) H2230-019

4.5 · 2026 Star Rating · source: CMS · Ratings are updated annually
Monthly premium
$59
+ your Part B premium
Max out-of-pocket
$9,250
in-network annual cap
Primary care
$0
per visit copay
Specialist
$55
per visit

Your costs at a glanceIn-network, for the 2026 plan year

Rx deductible
$615
Inpatient hospital
Days 1-7: $388/day, Days 8-90: $0/day
no limit on covered hospital days
Inpatient mental health
Days 1-5: $415/day, Days 6-90: $0/day
no limit on covered hospital days
Outpatient surgery
30%
Emergency room
$115
Urgent care
$40

What's included, and what it's actually worth4 benefits included. Tap any card for the detail

Hearing

$699–$999copay per hearing aid
Details$699–$999 copay per hearing aid
This is a supplemental benefit with plan-specific limits. See plan documents for details.

Dental

$500/yr allowance
Annual max$500/yr allowance
This is a supplemental benefit with plan-specific limits. See plan documents for details.

Vision

$200eyewear allowance per 2 years
Eyewear allowance$200 eyewear allowance per 2 years
This is a supplemental benefit with plan-specific limits. See plan documents for details.
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Doctor Visits: PCP$0 copay
In-network$0 copay per visit
Doctor Visits: Specialist$55 copay
In-network$55 copay per visit
Inpatient Hospital$388/day, days 1–7
In-networkDays 1-7: $388/day, Days 8-90: $0/day
Benefit limitNone — additional covered days are unlimited
Outpatient Surgery30%
In-network30% per procedure
Mental HealthDays 1-5: $415/day, Days 6-90: $0/day
Inpatient psychiatricDays 1-5: $415/day, Days 6-90: $0/day
MealsMeal benefit

Your coverageCheck your coverageFrom the doctors and prescriptions you added

Your plan's drug tiers30-day retail · after any applicable deductible

Tier 1
$0
Preferred Generic
Tier 2
$10
Generic
Tier 3
25%
Preferred Brand· after deductible
Tier 4
25%
Non-Pref Brand· after deductible
Tier 5
25%
Specialty· after deductible

Our take

Where this plan shines

See your primary doctor for $0.
Highly rated by CMS (4.5 stars).

Things to know before you enroll

This plan’s out-of-pocket maximum is above the national median.
The specialist copay ($55) is on the higher side — worth comparing if you see specialists often.
Limited coverage while traveling outside the plan’s service area.
Questions? Talk to a licensed agent at1-866-764-3312 (TTY: 711)

Plan documents

Summary of Benefits (PDF)
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Check Your Doctors
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Documentos en español
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Helpful next steps

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