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Medicare PPO Blue ValueRx (PPO) Medicare Advantage Plan H2230-018-1 • 2026 • Norfolk County, MA

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

Medicare PPO Blue ValueRx is a Medicare Advantage PPO plan offered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts for the 2026 plan year. It is identified by CMS Plan ID H2230-018-1 and uses a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) provider network. The plan comes with prescription drug coverage.

Last update: September 16, 2026
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Medicare PPO Blue ValueRx Overview

2026 Medicare Advantage Plan Overview for H2230-018-1
Plan Overview for H2230-018-1
CMS Plan ID: H2230-018-1
Plan Type: PPO
Plan Year: 2026
Monthly Premium: $108.00
Plus your Medicare Part B premium.
Medical Deductible: $0.00
Maximum Out-of-Pocket: $6600.00 (In-Network)
Part B Give Back: Not offered
Prescription Drug Coverage: Enhanced, $0.00 deductible
Additional Benefits: Dental, Vision, Hearing
Service Area: Norfolk County, MA
Enrollment (Nationwide): 30,080 beneficiaries
Enrollment (CMS – Local)2,833 beneficiaries in Norfolk County
Provided By: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Coverage Overview for Medicare PPO Blue ValueRx

This MAPD PPO Medicare Advantage plan includes Medicare Part A and Part B services along with integrated prescription drug coverage. The monthly premium is $108.00, and the plan allows access to Medicare-approved providers, with lower costs when using in-network providers. The annual Part D deductible is $0.00.

Primary care visits have a $0 copay | Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance, and specialist visits come with a $0-$45 copay | Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance. Urgent care services carry a $0-$50 copay, and ground ambulance transportation is $325 copay | Out-of-network: $325 copay. These costs apply toward the annual maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP) limit of $6600.00. After this limit is reached, in-network services are fully covered.

This plan is recognized by CMS under Plan ID H2230-018-1. Cost-sharing details are outlined below.

Out-of-Pocket Costs

Medicare PPO Blue ValueRx 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 H2230-018-1.

Certain preventive services are covered 100% by Medicare PPO Blue ValueRx as a Part B benefit.

Prescription Drug Coverage

Medicare PPO Blue ValueRx 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.

Medicare PPO Blue ValueRx (H2230-018-1) Prescription Drug Plan Premium Details
Basic Part D Premium: $80.30
Supplemental Part D Premium: $0.00
Total Part D Premium: $80.30
Low-Income Premium Subsidy: $35.76
Low-Income Premium Subsidy Paid by CMS: $35.80
Low-Income Subsidy Premium: $44.50

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

Prescription Drug Plan Deductible

This plan has a $0.00 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 ValueRx may have additional costs at pharmacies. The table below outlines out-of-pocket expenses by drug tier.

Medicare PPO Blue ValueRx (H2230-018-1) Pharmacy Out-of-Pocket Costs by Drug Tier
Drug Tier Retail Mail Order
Preferred Generic$0.00 copayComing soon
Generic$6.00 copayComing soon
Preferred Brand20% coinsuranceComing soon
Non-Preferred Drug39% coinsuranceComing soon
Specialty Tier33% 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 H2230
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?

For 2026, the monthly premium is $108.00. Medicare Part B premiums apply in addition to this amount.

What is the in-network MOOP for plan H2230-018-1?

For 2026, the in-network maximum out-of-pocket is $6600.00. The plan pays 100% of covered in-network services beyond this amount.

What is the CMS star rating for this plan?

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

What is the total enrollment for plan H2230-018-1?

Total enrollment is 30,080 beneficiaries based on the latest CMS data.

Is there a Part D deductible for this plan?

The Part D deductible is $0.00.

Contact Information for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Plan Contact Details for Medicare PPO Blue ValueRx (H2230-018-1)
Contact Type Details
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.

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 Blue Shield of Massachusetts (official source) http://www.bluecrossma.com/medicare October 13, 2025
CMS.gov Medicare Advantage Plan Fact Sheet 25 May, 2025
Medicare.gov Joining a plan 25 May, 2025
Medicare.gov Your coverage options 25 May, 2025

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Page content independently curated and maintained by David W. Bynon, Editorial Steward, using a standardized, data-driven methodology for accurate, non-commercial Medicare plan interpretation and resolution.

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