Medicare PPO Blue PlusRx (PPO) Medicare Advantage Plan H2230-002 • 2026 • Norfolk County, MA
CMS Plan ID H2230-002 identifies the Medicare Advantage plan Medicare PPO Blue PlusRx, a PPO Part C plan offered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts for the 2026 plan year. This plan uses a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) provider network and comes with Part D prescription drug coverage.
Medicare PPO Blue PlusRx Overview
Plan Overview for
H2230-002-0
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| CMS Plan ID: |
H2230-002-0
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| Plan Type: | PPO |
| Plan Year: | 2026 |
| Monthly Premium: |
$300.00
Plus your Medicare Part B premium. |
| Medical Deductible: | $0.00 |
| Maximum Out-of-Pocket: | $4200.00 (In-Network) |
| Part B Give Back: | Not offered |
| Prescription Drug Coverage: | Enhanced, $200.00 deductible |
| Additional Benefits: | Dental, Vision, Hearing |
| Service Area: | Norfolk County, MA |
| Enrollment (Nationwide): | 3,432 beneficiaries |
| Enrollment (CMS – Local) | 373 beneficiaries in Norfolk County |
| Provided By: | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts |
Plan Overview for Medicare PPO Blue PlusRx
This Medicare Advantage MAPD PPO plan combines hospital, medical, and prescription drug coverage and allows access to Medicare-approved providers. The monthly premium is $300.00, and the plan includes Medicare Part A and Part B benefits along with integrated prescription drug coverage. The annual Part D deductible is $200.00.
Primary care visits have a $0 copay | Out-of-network: $45 copay, while specialist visits come with a $0-$40 copay | Out-of-network: $45 copay. Urgent care services carry a $0-$45 copay, and ground ambulance transportation is $200 copay | Out-of-network: $200 copay. These costs apply toward the annual maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP) limit of $4200.00. After 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 H2230-002. Cost-sharing details for key services are provided below.
Cost Sharing Expenses
Medicare PPO Blue PlusRx 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 H2230-002.
Certain preventive services are covered 100% by Medicare PPO Blue PlusRx as a Part B benefit.
Prescription Drug Coverage
Medicare PPO Blue PlusRx 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.
| Basic Part D Premium: | $124.40 |
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| Supplemental Part D Premium: | $0.00 |
| Total Part D Premium: | $124.40 |
| Low-Income Premium Subsidy: | $35.76 |
| Low-Income Premium Subsidy Paid by CMS: | $35.80 |
| Low-Income Subsidy Premium: | $88.60 |
For more details, visit the Social Security Extra Help program .
Prescription Drug Plan Deductible
This plan has a $200.00 annual Part D deductible. You'll pay this deductible at the pharmacy before Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts starts contributing towards your prescription costs.
Prescription Drug Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs
Beyond premiums and deductibles, Medicare PPO Blue PlusRx may have additional costs at pharmacies. The table below outlines out-of-pocket expenses by drug tier.
| Drug Tier | Retail | Mail Order |
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| Preferred Generic | $0.00 copay | Coming soon |
| Generic | $5.00 copay | Coming soon |
| Preferred Brand | $42.00 copay | Coming soon |
| Non-Preferred Drug | $95.00 copay | Coming soon |
| Specialty Tier | 29% coinsurance | Coming soon |
| *Deductible does not apply. | ||
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 |
How much does plan H2230-002 cost per month?
The plan’s monthly premium is $300.00 for 2026. The Part B premium is not included.
What is the MOOP for Medicare PPO Blue PlusRx in 2026?
The 2026 in-network MOOP is $4200.00. Once this limit is reached, covered in-network costs are fully covered.
What is the CMS star rating for Medicare PPO Blue PlusRx?
The 2026 CMS star rating for Medicare PPO Blue PlusRx is ★4.5 out of 5.
How many beneficiaries are enrolled in this plan?
CMS reports 3,432 beneficiaries enrolled in this plan.
What is the prescription drug deductible for 2026?
For 2026, the prescription drug deductible is $200.00.
Contact Information for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
| Contact Type | Details |
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| Website: | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Plan Page |
| New Members: | 1-800-678-2265 |
| Existing Members: | 1-800-200-4255 |
| Plan Address: | P.O. Box 55011 | Boston, MA 02205 |
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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| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (official source) | http://www.bluecrossma.com/medicare | 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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