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Medicare HMO Blue ValueRx (HMO) Medicare Advantage Plan H2261-022-1 • 2026 • Norfolk County, MA

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

This Medicare Advantage HMO plan, identified by CMS Plan ID H2261-022-1, is offered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts for the 2026 plan year. The plan uses a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) provider network and comes with prescription coverage (Part D ).

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

2026 Medicare Advantage Plan Overview for H2261-022-1
Plan Overview for H2261-022-1
CMS Plan ID: H2261-022-1
Plan Type: HMO
Plan Year: 2026
Monthly Premium: $65.00
Plus your Medicare Part B premium.
Medical Deductible: $0.00
Maximum Out-of-Pocket: $3750.00 (In-Network)
Part B Give Back: Not offered
Prescription Drug Coverage: Enhanced, $320.00 deductible
Additional Benefits: Dental, Vision, Hearing
Service Area: Norfolk County, MA
Enrollment (Nationwide): 8,196 beneficiaries
Enrollment (CMS – Local)996 beneficiaries in Norfolk County
Provided By: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Plan Overview for Medicare HMO Blue ValueRx

Medicare HMO Blue ValueRx is a Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (MAPD) Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plan that includes hospital, medical, and prescription drug coverage under Medicare Parts A and B. The monthly premium is $65.00, and services are generally covered when received from in-network providers, except in emergency situations. The annual Part D deductible is $320.00.

Primary care visits have a $10 copay, specialist visits come with a $0-$40 copay, urgent care services carry a $0-$40 copay, and ambulance transportation is $250 copay. These costs apply toward the maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP) limit of $3750.00. 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 H2261-022-1. Cost-sharing details for key services are provided below.

Cost-Sharing Overview

Medicare HMO 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 H2261-022-1.

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

Prescription Drug Coverage

Medicare HMO 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 HMO Blue ValueRx (H2261-022-1) Prescription Drug Plan Premium Details
Basic Part D Premium: $36.00
Supplemental Part D Premium: $0.00
Total Part D Premium: $36.00
Low-Income Premium Subsidy: $35.76
Low-Income Premium Subsidy Paid by CMS: $35.80
Low-Income Subsidy Premium: $0.20

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

Prescription Drug Plan Deductible

This plan has a $320.00 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 HMO Blue ValueRx may have additional costs at pharmacies. The table below outlines out-of-pocket expenses by drug tier.

Medicare HMO Blue ValueRx (H2261-022-1) 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 Brand$42.00 copayComing soon
Non-Preferred Drug$95.00 copayComing soon
Specialty Tier28% coinsuranceComing soon
*Deductible does not apply.

Medicare Plan Star Ratings

Medicare Advantage (Part C) and Part D plans are rated each year by CMS on a 5-star scale. Ratings summarize plan performance across clinical care and member experience measures.

2026 Medicare Star Ratings for Contract H2261
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 ☆☆☆☆☆

What is the monthly premium for Medicare HMO Blue ValueRx (HMO)?

For 2026, the monthly premium is $65.00. Medicare Part B premiums apply in addition to this amount.

What is the MOOP for Medicare HMO Blue ValueRx in 2026?

For 2026, the in-network maximum out-of-pocket is $3750.00. 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 H2261-022-1?

The plan has 8,196 enrolled beneficiaries according to CMS.

What is the prescription drug deductible for 2026?

For 2026, the prescription drug deductible is $320.00.

Contact Information for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Plan Contact Details for Medicare HMO Blue ValueRx (H2261-022-1)
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
Medicare.gov Compare types of Medicare Advantage Plans 25 May, 2025
AARP.org The Big Choice: Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage 25 May, 2025
Medicare.gov Explore your Medicare coverage options 25 May, 2025

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Provenance documentation for this data is maintained under the U.S. Core Data for Interoperability (USCDI) Provenance standard.

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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