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Blue adVantage Liberty (PPO) Medicare Advantage Plan H1248-007 • 2026 • Saint Mary Parish, LA

CMS Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆ (4.5 out of 5 stars*)

CMS Plan ID H1248-007 identifies the Medicare Advantage plan Blue adVantage Liberty, a PPO Part C plan offered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana for the 2026 plan year. This plan uses a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) provider network and comes with Part D prescription drug coverage.

Last update: September 16, 2026
  • Doctor Visits
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  • Chiropractic
  • Urgent & Emergency
  • Mental Health
  • Rehab Services
  • Equipment & Supplies
  • Diag, Lab, Imaging
  • Part B Drugs
  • Dental
  • Hearing Aids
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Blue adVantage Liberty Overview

2026 Medicare Advantage Plan Overview for H1248-007-0
Plan Overview for H1248-007-0
CMS Plan ID: H1248-007-0
Plan Type: PPO
Plan Year: 2026
Monthly Premium: $0.00
Plus your Medicare Part B premium.
Medical Deductible: $1,000
Maximum Out-of-Pocket: $6900.00 (In-Network)
Part B Give Back: Not offered
Prescription Drug Coverage: Enhanced, $300.00 deductible
Additional Benefits: Dental, Vision, Hearing
Service Area: Saint Mary Parish, LA
Enrollment (Nationwide): 1,316 beneficiaries
Enrollment (CMS – Local)13 beneficiaries in Saint Mary Parish
Provided By: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

Plan Details for Blue adVantage Liberty

This Medicare Advantage MAPD PPO plan includes Medicare Part A and Part B services along with integrated prescription drug coverage. The monthly premium is $0.00, and the plan allows access to Medicare-approved providers, with lower costs when using in-network providers. The annual Part D deductible is $300.00.

Primary care visits have a $0 copay | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance, and specialist visits come with a $50 copay | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance. Urgent care services carry a $40 copay, and ground ambulance transportation is $300 copay | Out-of-network: $300 copay. These costs apply toward the annual maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP) limit of $6900.00. Once this limit is reached, in-network services are fully covered for the remainder of the year.

This plan is listed by CMS under Plan ID H1248-007. Cost-sharing details are provided below.

Cost Sharing Expenses

Blue adVantage Liberty has cost-sharing, meaning there are out-of-pocket costs when receiving covered healthcare services. The table below details the most common in-network out-of-pocket expenses for plan H1248-007.

Certain preventive services are covered 100% by Blue adVantage Liberty as a Part B benefit.

Prescription Drug Coverage

Blue adVantage Liberty includes a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP). Plan type and coverage level are defined by CMS and may vary between basic and enhanced benefit designs.

This plan includes an enhanced benefit Medicare Part D plan (PDP), providing coverage beyond the standard CMS-defined minimum.

Prescription Drug Plan Premium

The Part D prescription drug plan premium is included in the overall Medicare Special Needs Plan cost. Additional adjustments may apply through the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program, also known as Extra Help, administered by Social Security. LIS benefits are separate from Medicare Special Needs Plan coverage.

Blue adVantage Liberty (H1248-007-0) Prescription Drug Plan Premium Details
Basic Part D Premium: $0.00
Supplemental Part D Premium: $0.00
Total Part D Premium: $0.00
Low-Income Premium Subsidy: $32.89
Low-Income Premium Subsidy Paid by CMS: $0.00
Low-Income Subsidy Premium: $0.00

For more details, visit the Social Security Extra Help program .

Prescription Drug Plan Deductible

This plan has a $300.00 annual Part D deductible. You'll pay this deductible at the pharmacy before Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana starts contributing towards your prescription costs.

Prescription Drug Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs

Beyond premiums and deductibles, Blue adVantage Liberty may have additional costs at pharmacies. The table below outlines out-of-pocket expenses by drug tier.

Blue adVantage Liberty (H1248-007-0) Pharmacy Out-of-Pocket Costs by Drug Tier
Drug Tier Retail Mail Order
Preferred Generic$0.00 copayComing soon
Generic$12.00 copayComing soon
Preferred Brand$45.00 copayComing soon
Non-Preferred Drug50% coinsuranceComing soon
Specialty Tier29% coinsuranceComing soon
*Deductible does not apply.

CMS 5-Star Ratings

CMS evaluates Medicare Advantage (Part C) and Part D plans annually using a 5-star rating system. Ratings reflect performance in preventive care, chronic condition management, and member experience.

2026 Medicare Star Ratings for Contract H1248
CMS Measure Star Rating
2026 Overall Rating ☆☆☆☆☆
Staying Healthy: Screenings, Tests, Vaccines ☆☆☆☆☆
Managing Chronic (Long Term) Conditions ☆☆☆☆☆
Member Experience with Health Plan ☆☆☆☆☆
Complaints and Changes in Plans Performance ☆☆☆☆☆
Health Plan Customer Service ☆☆☆☆☆
Drug Plan Customer Service ☆☆☆☆☆
Complaints and Changes in the Drug Plan ☆☆☆☆☆
Member Experience with the Drug Plan ☆☆☆☆☆
Drug Safety and Accuracy of Drug Pricing ☆☆☆☆☆

Is there a monthly premium for this plan in 2026?

The plan’s monthly premium is $0.00 for 2026. The Part B premium is not included.

What is the annual out-of-pocket maximum (MOOP) for this plan?

For 2026, the in-network maximum out-of-pocket is $6900.00. The plan pays 100% of covered in-network services beyond this amount.

What is the star rating for plan H1248-007 in 2026?

CMS rates this plan at ★4.5 out of 5 stars for 2026.

What is the total enrollment for plan H1248-007?

Total enrollment is 1,316 beneficiaries based on the latest CMS data.

What is the Part D deductible for plan H1248-007?

The Part D deductible is $300.00.

Contact Information for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Plan Contact Details for Blue adVantage Liberty (H1248-007-0)
Contact Type Details
Website: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Plan Page
New Members: 1-800-363-9152
Existing Members: 1-866-508-7145
Plan Address: PO Box 98004 | Baton Rouge, LA 70898

Enrollment status and eligibility information are available through the Social Security Administration. Additional information about Medicare Advantage is available at medicare.gov.

Primary CMS datasets used for this Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan resource.
Data Source Publisher Last Accessed
Landscape Source Files Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services September 8, 2026
Medicare Part C & D Performance Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services September 8, 2026
Plan Benefits Package Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services September 8, 2026
Monthly Enrollment by Contract/Plan/State/County Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services September 8, 2026

Data sources and methodology documentation.

Official plan information and secondary Medicare references.
Publisher Reference Last Accessed
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana (official source) http://www.bcbsla.com/blueadvantage October 13, 2025
Medicare.gov Compare types of Medicare Advantage Plans 25 May, 2025
NCOA.org 5 Steps to Choosing the Right Medicare Plan for You 25 May, 2025
Medicare.gov Your coverage options 25 May, 2025

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