Medicare Advantage · Local PPO · 2027
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Connect (PPO)
No referral needed to see a specialist
At a glance: $0 monthly premium and $0 primary care visits.
- Monthly premium
- $0
- Part B premium separate
- Yearly limit
- $6,650
- Most you’d pay for in-network care
- Meals
- $620/yr
- Meals meal benefit
- Doctor visits
- $0
- Primary care · specialists $50
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- MealsMeal benefit
- $620/yr
- HearingCopay per hearing aid
- $495–$1,695
- DentalPreventive dental allowance
- $250/yr
- VisionEyewear allowance
- $100/yr
- Fitness$0 fitness benefit
- Included
This is a supplemental benefit with plan-specific limits. See plan documents for details.
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Costs and copays
Deductibles, yearly limit, visits, hospital stays and drug tiers
- DeductiblesMedical · $400 for drugs
- $0
- Yearly limitIn-network care, not counting drugs
- $6,650
- Yearly limit, in and out of networkCombined, not counting drugs
- $9,000
- Primary doctorPer visit
- $0
- SpecialistPer visit · no referral needed
- $50
- Hospital stayNo limit on covered hospital days
- Days 1-5: $550/day, Days 6-90: $0/day
- Inpatient mental healthHospital stay
- Days 1-5: $400/day, Days 6-90: $0/day
- Outpatient surgeryPer procedure
- $550
- Emergency roomPer visit
- $130
- Urgent carePer visit
- $50
- Tier 1 · Preferred Generic30-day supply at a retail pharmacy
- $0
- Tier 2 · Generic30-day supply at a retail pharmacy
- $5
- Tier 3 · Preferred Brand30-day supply at a retail pharmacy, after deductible
- 15%
- Tier 4 · Non-Pref Brand30-day supply at a retail pharmacy, after deductible
- 27%
- Tier 5 · Specialty30-day supply at a retail pharmacy, after deductible
- 25%
Our take
Where this plan shines, and what to know
Where this plan shines
- This plan has a $0 monthly premium.
- See your primary doctor for $0.
- No separate medical 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.
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Common questions
6 answers about this plan
What does Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Connect (PPO) (Local PPO) cover?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Connect (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 ($250/yr preventive dental allowance), vision ($100/yr eyewear allowance), hearing ($495–$1,695 copay per hearing aid), and fitness ($0 fitness benefit). Review the plan documents for covered services, limits, and rules. Coverage can change each plan year.
Learn about Medicare AdvantageHow much does Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Connect (PPO) (Local PPO) cost in 2027?
The published 2027 monthly plan premium for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Connect (PPO) (Local PPO) is $0. Any Medicare premiums you owe are separate from the listed plan premium. The listed medical deductible is $0. The listed Part D deductible is $400. The in-network medical out-of-pocket maximum is $6,650; it does not include Part D drug spending. Published visit costs include primary care $0 and specialist visits $50. These figures are plan data, not a personal yearly-cost estimate.
Understand Medicare drug-cost limitsCan I use my current doctors with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Connect (PPO) (Local PPO)?
CMS lists Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Connect (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.
Check your doctorsDoes Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Connect (PPO) (Local PPO) cover my prescriptions?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Connect (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 $5, Tier 3 at 15%, Tier 4 at 27%, and Tier 5 at 25%. The listed Part D deductible is $400. 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 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Connect (PPO) (Local PPO) include?
The current plan record for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Connect (PPO) (Local PPO) lists dental ($250/yr preventive dental allowance), vision ($100/yr eyewear allowance), and hearing ($495–$1,695 copay per hearing aid). 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 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Connect (PPO) (Local PPO)?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Connect (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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Evidence of Coverage
- Evidence of Coverage (PDF)Complete plan details and rules
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