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Capital Blue Cross
Plan year 2027

Capital Blue Cross Basic (PPO) H3923-049-001

Monthly premium
$28
+ your Part B premium
Max out-of-pocket
$9,800
in-network annual cap
Primary care
$0
per visit copay
Specialist
$35
per visit

Your costs at a glanceIn-network, for the 2027 plan year

Medical deductible
$550
Max out-of-pocket, in and out of network
$9,800
Rx deductible
$700
Inpatient hospital
Days 1-6: $345/day, Days 7-90: $0/day
no limit on covered hospital days
Inpatient mental health
Days 1-6: $345/day, Days 7-90: $0/day
Outpatient surgery
$475
Emergency room
$115
Urgent care
$40

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

Dental

$2,000/yr preventive dental allowance
Details$2,000/yr preventive dental allowance
This is a supplemental benefit with plan-specific limits. See plan documents for details.

Hearing

$499–$999copay per hearing aid
Details$499–$999 copay per hearing aid
This is a supplemental benefit with plan-specific limits. See plan documents for details.

Vision

$125/yr eyewear allowance
Eyewear allowance$125/yr eyewear allowance
This is a supplemental benefit with plan-specific limits. See plan documents for details.

OTC allowance

$30/quarter OTC allowance
Prepaid card$30/quarter OTC allowance
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Doctor Visits: PCP$0 copay
In-network$0 copay per visit
Doctor Visits: Specialist$35 copay
In-network$35 copay per visit
Inpatient Hospital$345/day, days 1–6
In-networkDays 1-6: $345/day, Days 7-90: $0/day
Benefit limitNone — additional covered days are unlimited
Outpatient Surgery$475 copay
In-network$475 copay per procedure
Mental HealthDays 1-6: $345/day, Days 7-90: $0/day
Inpatient psychiatricDays 1-6: $345/day, Days 7-90: $0/day

Your coverageCheck your coverageFrom the doctors and prescriptions you added

Our take

Where this plan shines

See your primary doctor for $0.

Things to know before you enroll

This plan’s out-of-pocket maximum is above the national median.
Limited coverage while traveling outside the plan’s service area.
Questions? Talk to a licensed agent at1-866-764-3312 (TTY: 711)

Plan documents

Plan questions

Common questions about Capital Blue Cross Basic (PPO) (Local PPO)

What does Capital Blue Cross Basic (PPO) (Local PPO) cover?

Capital Blue Cross Basic (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. Published supplemental benefits include dental ($2,000/yr preventive dental allowance), vision ($125/yr eyewear allowance), hearing ($499–$999 copay per hearing aid), and over-the-counter (OTC) ($30/quarter OTC allowance). Review the plan documents for covered services, limits, and rules. Coverage can change each plan year.

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How much does Capital Blue Cross Basic (PPO) (Local PPO) cost in 2027?

The published 2027 monthly plan premium for Capital Blue Cross Basic (PPO) (Local PPO) is $28. Any Medicare premiums you owe are separate from the listed plan premium. The listed medical deductible is $550. The listed Part D deductible is $700. The in-network medical out-of-pocket maximum is $9,800; it does not include Part D drug spending. Published visit costs include primary care $0 and specialist visits $35. These figures are plan data, not a personal yearly-cost estimate.

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Can I use my current doctors with Capital Blue Cross Basic (PPO) (Local PPO)?

CMS lists Capital Blue Cross Basic (PPO) (Local PPO) as a Local PPO plan. 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 Capital Blue Cross Basic (PPO) (Local PPO) cover my prescriptions?

The current plan record for Capital Blue Cross Basic (PPO) (Local PPO) does not include tier-level formulary costs. The listed Part D deductible is $700. 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 Capital Blue Cross Basic (PPO) (Local PPO) include?

The current plan record for Capital Blue Cross Basic (PPO) (Local PPO) lists dental ($2,000/yr preventive dental allowance), vision ($125/yr eyewear allowance), and hearing ($499–$999 copay per hearing aid). It also lists over-the-counter (OTC) ($30/quarter OTC 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 Capital Blue Cross Basic (PPO) (Local PPO)?

Capital Blue Cross Basic (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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Browse the full 2027 Medicare Advantage with drug coverage directory. This plan is offered in Pennsylvania. Plan availability can vary by county.

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Capital Blue Cross Basic H3923-049 (PPO) — 2027 Costs & Benefits