BlueAdvantage Extra (PPO) H7917-041
Your costs at a glanceIn-network, for the 2026 plan year
What's included, and what it's actually worth6 benefits included. Tap any card for the detail
Dental
$2,500/yr preventive dental allowance
OTC allowance
$111/quarter OTC allowance
Hearing
$199–$699copay per hearing aid
Vision
$250eyewear allowance per 2 years
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Doctor Visits: PCP$0 copay
Doctor Visits: Specialist$25 copay
Inpatient Hospital$235/day, days 1–5
Outpatient Surgery$175 copay
Mental HealthDays 1-5: $235/day, Days 6-90: $0/day
Transportation24 one-way trips/year
Your coverageCheck your coverageFrom the doctors and prescriptions you added
Your plan's drug tiers30-day retail · after any applicable deductible
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Common questions about BlueAdvantage Extra (PPO) (Local PPO)
What does BlueAdvantage Extra (PPO) (Local PPO) cover?
BlueAdvantage Extra (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 ($2,500/yr preventive dental allowance), vision ($250 eyewear allowance per 2 years), hearing ($199–$699 copay per hearing aid), and over-the-counter (OTC) ($111/quarter OTC allowance). Review the plan documents for covered services, limits, and rules. Coverage can change each plan year.
Learn about Medicare AdvantageHow much does BlueAdvantage Extra (PPO) (Local PPO) cost in 2026?
The published 2026 monthly plan premium for BlueAdvantage Extra (PPO) (Local PPO) is $27.60. The standard Part B premium is $202.90/month in 2026 for most people; assistance may pay it for some members. The listed Part D deductible is $615. The in-network medical out-of-pocket maximum is $5,100; 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.
Understand Medicare drug-cost limitsCan I use my current doctors with BlueAdvantage Extra (PPO) (Local PPO)?
CMS lists BlueAdvantage Extra (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.
Check your doctorsDoes BlueAdvantage Extra (PPO) (Local PPO) cover my prescriptions?
BlueAdvantage Extra (PPO) (Local PPO) has 5 published formulary tiers in the current plan record. Published preferred-pharmacy 30-day retail costs include Tier 1 at 25%, Tier 2 at 25%, Tier 3 at 25%, Tier 4 at 25%, and Tier 5 at 25%. The listed Part D deductible is $615. 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.
Check your prescriptionsWhat dental, vision, and hearing benefits does BlueAdvantage Extra (PPO) (Local PPO) include?
The current plan record for BlueAdvantage Extra (PPO) (Local PPO) lists dental ($2,500/yr preventive dental allowance), vision ($250 eyewear allowance per 2 years), and hearing ($199–$699 copay per hearing aid). It also lists over-the-counter (OTC) ($111/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 BlueAdvantage Extra (PPO) (Local PPO)?
BlueAdvantage Extra (PPO) (Local PPO) is a 2026 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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