CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Salute (PPO) Medicare Advantage Plan H7379-003 • 2026 • Saint Marys County, MD
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Salute is a Medicare Advantage PPO plan offered by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare Advantage for the 2026 plan year. It is identified by CMS Plan ID H7379-003 and uses a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) provider network. The plan comes without prescription drug coverage.
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Salute Overview
Plan Overview for
H7379-003-0
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| CMS Plan ID: |
H7379-003-0
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| Plan Type: | PPO |
| Plan Year: | 2026 |
| Monthly Premium: |
$0.00
Plus your Medicare Part B premium. |
| Medical Deductible: | $0.00 |
| Maximum Out-of-Pocket: | $5900.00 (In-Network) |
| Part B Give Back: | −$100.00 reduction |
| Prescription Drug Coverage: | Not Included |
| Additional Benefits: | Dental, Vision, Hearing |
| Service Area: | Saint Marys County, MD |
| Enrollment (Nationwide): | 1,606 beneficiaries |
| Enrollment (CMS – Local) | 31 beneficiaries in Saint Marys County |
| Provided By: | CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare Advantage |
Plan Details for CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Salute
This Medicare Advantage Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan provides access to Medicare-approved providers and covers Medicare Part A and Part B services. The monthly premium is $0.00, with lower costs when using in-network providers.
Primary care visits have a $0 copay | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance, specialist visits come with a $35 copay | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance, urgent care services carry a $0-$25 copay, and ambulance transportation is $240 copay | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance. These costs apply toward the annual maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP) limit of $5900.00. Once this limit is reached, in-network services are fully covered.
This plan is listed by CMS under Plan ID H7379-003. Cost-sharing details for key services are provided below.
Cost Sharing Expenses
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Salute includes cost-sharing, which refers to out-of-pocket expenses for covered healthcare services. The table below outlines the most common in-network out-of-pocket costs associated with plan H7379-003.
Certain preventive services are covered 100% by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Salute as a Part B benefit.
Prescription Drug Coverage
This plan does not include a Medicare Part D plan for prescriptions.
CMS Star Ratings
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rates Medicare Advantage (Part C) and Part D prescription drug plans each year using a 5-star system. These ratings measure plan performance in areas such as preventive care, management of chronic conditions, and member experience.
| CMS Measure | Star Rating |
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| 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 |
What is the monthly premium for CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Salute (PPO)?
The 2026 monthly premium is $0.00. The Medicare Part B premium is paid separately.
What is the MOOP for CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Salute in 2026?
The annual in-network MOOP is $5900.00 for 2026. After this limit is reached, covered in-network services are fully paid.
What is the total enrollment for plan H7379-003?
CMS reports 1,606 beneficiaries enrolled in this plan.
Is there a Part D deductible for this plan?
The plan’s Part D deductible is $0.00, applied to covered prescription drug costs.
Contact Information for CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare Advantage
| Contact Type | Details |
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| Website: | CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare Advantage Plan Page |
| New Members: | 1-888-532-0311 |
| Existing Members: | 1-833-536-2001 |
| Plan Address: | PO Box 3236 | Scranton, PA 18505 |
Enrollment status and eligibility information are available through the Social Security Administration. Additional information about Medicare Advantage is available at medicare.gov.
| Data Source | Publisher | Last Accessed |
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| 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.
| Publisher | Reference | Last Accessed |
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| CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare Advantage (official source) | http://carefirst.com/medicareadvantage | October 13, 2025 |
| Medicare.gov | Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans | 25 May, 2025 |
| NCOA.org | 5 Steps to Choosing the Right Medicare Plan for You | 25 May, 2025 |
| Medicare.gov | Compare Original Medicare & Medicare Advantage | 25 May, 2025 |
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