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Medicare Advantage · Local PPO · 2027

Freedom Blue PPO Classic (PPO)

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield H3916-0024.5 CMS rating for 2027
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No referral needed to see a specialist

At a glance: $238 monthly premium and $0 primary care visits.

Monthly premium
$238
Part B premium separate
Yearly limit
$4,500
Most you’d pay for in-network care
Hearing
$500/yr
Hearing aid allowance
Doctor visits
$0
Primary care · specialists $25

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Extra benefits
5 includedHearing · Dental · Vision · Fitness · Meals

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Costs and copays

Deductibles, yearly limit, visits, hospital stays and drug tiers
DeductiblesMedical · $0 for drugs
$0
Yearly limitIn-network care, not counting drugs
$4,500
Yearly limit, in and out of networkCombined, not counting drugs
$8,950
Primary doctorPer visit
$0
SpecialistPer visit · no referral needed
$25
Hospital stayNo limit on covered hospital days
$210 per stay
Inpatient mental healthHospital stay
$210 per stay
Outpatient surgeryPer procedure
$150
Emergency roomPer visit
$130
Urgent carePer visit
$45
Tier 1 · Preferred Generic30-day supply at a retail pharmacy
$0
Tier 2 · Generic30-day supply at a retail pharmacy
$13
Tier 3 · Preferred Brand30-day supply at a retail pharmacy
$45
Tier 4 · Non-Pref Brand30-day supply at a retail pharmacy
$95
Tier 5 · Specialty30-day supply at a retail pharmacy
33%

Our take

Where this plan shines, and what to know

Where this plan shines

  • This plan’s out-of-pocket maximum is below the national median.
  • See your primary doctor for $0.
  • The specialist copay ($25) is among the more affordable options.
  • No separate drug deductible.
  • No separate medical deductible.
  • Highly rated by CMS (4.5 stars).

Things to know before you enroll

  • Limited coverage while traveling outside the plan’s service area.

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Common questions

6 answers about this plan

What does Freedom Blue PPO Classic (PPO) (Local PPO) cover?

Freedom Blue PPO Classic (PPO) (Local PPO) is a Medicare Advantage plan that the current plan record identifies as including Part D prescription drug coverage. The plan record also identifies Part D prescription drug coverage. Its published drug benefit lists 5 formulary tiers. Published supplemental benefits include dental (Routine dental benefit), vision (Routine vision benefit), hearing ($500/yr hearing aid allowance), and fitness ($0 fitness benefit). Review the plan documents for covered services, limits, and rules. Coverage can change each plan year.

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How much does Freedom Blue PPO Classic (PPO) (Local PPO) cost in 2027?

The published 2027 monthly plan premium for Freedom Blue PPO Classic (PPO) (Local PPO) is $238. Any Medicare premiums you owe are separate from the listed plan premium. The listed medical deductible is $0. The listed Part D deductible is $0. The in-network medical out-of-pocket maximum is $4,500; it does not include Part D drug spending. Published visit costs include primary care $0 and specialist visits $25. These figures are plan data, not a personal yearly-cost estimate.

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Can I use my current doctors with Freedom Blue PPO Classic (PPO) (Local PPO)?

CMS lists Freedom Blue PPO Classic (PPO) (Local PPO) as a Local PPO plan. The plan record says specialist referrals are not required. A network label alone does not confirm that a specific doctor participates. Use the doctor lookup tool, then confirm with the doctor's office and the plan before receiving care. Provider networks and member costs can change. Emergency care and travel coverage can follow different network rules.

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Does Freedom Blue PPO Classic (PPO) (Local PPO) cover my prescriptions?

Freedom Blue PPO Classic (PPO) (Local PPO) has 5 published formulary tiers in the current plan record. Published preferred-pharmacy 30-day retail costs include Tier 1 at $0, Tier 2 at $13, Tier 3 at $45, Tier 4 at $95, and Tier 5 at 33%. The listed Part D deductible is $0. A tier listing does not confirm that a specific prescription is covered. Check each medication against the plan's current formulary, restrictions, pharmacy network, and costs before enrolling.

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What dental, vision, and hearing benefits does Freedom Blue PPO Classic (PPO) (Local PPO) include?

The current plan record for Freedom Blue PPO Classic (PPO) (Local PPO) lists dental (Routine dental benefit), vision (Routine vision benefit), and hearing ($500/yr hearing aid allowance). Benefit allowances, frequency, eligibility, and participating providers can have additional limits, so review the Summary of Benefits or Evidence of Coverage for the complete rules.

When can I enroll in Freedom Blue PPO Classic (PPO) (Local PPO)?

Freedom Blue PPO Classic (PPO) (Local PPO) is a 2027 Medicare Advantage plan. The Annual Enrollment Period runs from October 15 through December 7, with changes taking effect January 1. The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period runs from January 1 through March 31 for people already enrolled in Medicare Advantage. A qualifying circumstance may create a Special Enrollment Period outside those dates. Confirm the enrollment window and effective date that apply to you before changing coverage.

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Freedom Blue PPO Classic H3916-002 (PPO) — 2027 Costs & Benefits