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CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare Advantage
Plan year 2026

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Essential (PPO) H7379-001

3.5 · 2026 Star Rating · source: CMS · Ratings are updated annually
Monthly premium
$0
+ your Part B premium
Max out-of-pocket
$8,300
in-network annual cap
Primary care
$0
per visit copay
Specialist
$45
per visit

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

Rx deductible
$0
Inpatient hospital
Days 1-5: $385/day, Days 6-90: $0/day
Inpatient mental health
Days 1-5: $250/day, Days 6-90: $0/day
Outpatient surgery
$350
Emergency room
$115
Urgent care
$25

What's included, and what it's actually worth5 benefits included. Tap any card for the detail

Hearing

$475–$1,950copay per hearing aid
Details$475–$1,950 copay per hearing aid
This is a supplemental benefit with plan-specific limits. See plan documents for details.

Vision

$250eyewear allowance ($20 exam copay)
Eyewear allowance$250 eyewear allowance
Routine eye exam$20 copay
This is a supplemental benefit with plan-specific limits. See plan documents for details.

OTC allowance

$50/quarter OTC allowance
Prepaid card$50/quarter OTC allowance
See more details about this plan
Doctor Visits: PCP$0 copay
In-network$0 copay per visit
Doctor Visits: Specialist$45 copay
In-network$45 copay per visit
Inpatient Hospital$385/day, days 1–5
In-networkDays 1-5: $385/day, Days 6-90: $0/day
Outpatient Surgery$350 copay
In-network$350 copay per procedure
Mental HealthDays 1-5: $250/day, Days 6-90: $0/day
Inpatient psychiatricDays 1-5: $250/day, Days 6-90: $0/day
TransportationNon-emergency transportation benefit
DetailsNon-emergency transportation benefit
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
$5
Generic
Tier 3
20%
Preferred Brand
Tier 4
40%
Non-Pref Brand
Tier 5
33%
Specialty

Our take

Where this plan shines

This plan has a $0 monthly premium.
See your primary doctor for $0.
No separate drug deductible.

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 (PDF)
Download the plan's official Summary of Benefits document
Evidence of Coverage (PDF)
Complete plan details and rules
Check Your Doctors
See if your doctors accept this plan
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Helpful next steps

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Members may receive a monthly or quarterly allowance in the form of a benefits prepaid card to pay for a wide range of plan-approved items. Unused amounts will expire at the end of the month or quarter.

Out-of-network/non-contracted providers are under no obligation to treat plan members, except in emergency situations. For a decision about whether we will cover an out-of-network service, we encourage you to contact the plan.

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