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Medicare Advantage · Local PPO
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield
Plan year 2026

Forever Blue 770 (PPO) H5526-018

4.5 · 2026 Star Rating · source: CMS · Ratings are updated annually
Monthly premium
$220
+ your Part B premium
Max out-of-pocket
$6,700
in-network annual cap
Primary care
$5
per visit copay
Specialist
$22
per visit

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

Rx deductible
$615
Inpatient hospital
Days 1-7: $205/day, Days 8-90: $0/day
no limit on covered hospital days
Inpatient mental health
Days 1-6: $270/day, Days 7-90: $0/day
Outpatient surgery
$275
Emergency room
$130
Urgent care
$50

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

Hearing

$499–$799copay per hearing aid
Details$499–$799 copay per hearing aid
This is a supplemental benefit with plan-specific limits. See plan documents for details.

Vision

$200/yr eyewear allowance
Eyewear allowance$200/yr eyewear allowance
This is a supplemental benefit with plan-specific limits. See plan documents for details.

OTC allowance

$40/quarter OTC allowance
Prepaid card$40/quarter OTC allowance
See more details about this plan
Doctor Visits: PCP$5 copay
In-network$5 copay per visit
Doctor Visits: Specialist$22 copay
In-network$22 copay per visit
Inpatient Hospital$205/day, days 1–7
In-networkDays 1-7: $205/day, Days 8-90: $0/day
Benefit limitNone — additional covered days are unlimited
Outpatient Surgery$275 copay
In-network$275 copay per procedure
Mental HealthDays 1-6: $270/day, Days 7-90: $0/day
Inpatient psychiatricDays 1-6: $270/day, Days 7-90: $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
$3
Generic
Tier 3
20%
Preferred Brand· after deductible
Tier 4
25%
Non-Pref Brand· after deductible
Tier 5
25%
Specialty· after deductible

Our take

Where this plan shines

The specialist copay ($22) is among the more affordable options.
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.
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
No online copy available — call the plan at (855)856-8348 to request the Summary of Benefits
Check Your Doctors
See if your doctors accept this plan
Documentos en español
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Helpful next steps

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