Medicare Plus Blue Vitality (PPO) Medicare Advantage Plan H9572-002-3 • 2026 • Shiawassee County, MI
This Medicare Advantage PPO plan, identified by CMS Plan ID H9572-002-3, is offered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for the 2026 plan year. The plan uses a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) provider network and comes with prescription coverage (Part D ).
Medicare Plus Blue Vitality Overview
Plan Overview for
H9572-002-3
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| CMS Plan ID: |
H9572-002-3
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| Plan Type: | PPO |
| Plan Year: | 2026 |
| Monthly Premium: |
$81.70
Plus your Medicare Part B premium. |
| Medical Deductible: | $0.00 |
| Maximum Out-of-Pocket: | $5000.00 (In-Network) |
| Part B Give Back: | Not offered |
| Prescription Drug Coverage: | Enhanced, $0.00 deductible |
| Additional Benefits: | Dental, Vision, Hearing |
| Service Area: | Shiawassee County, MI |
| Enrollment (Nationwide): | 22,075 beneficiaries |
| Enrollment (CMS – Local) | 127 beneficiaries in Shiawassee County |
| Provided By: | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan |
Plan Overview for Medicare Plus Blue Vitality
This Medicare Advantage MAPD PPO plan combines hospital, medical, and prescription drug coverage and allows access to Medicare-approved providers. The monthly premium is $81.70, and the plan includes Medicare Part A and Part B benefits along with integrated prescription drug coverage. The annual Part D deductible is $0.00.
Primary care visits have a $0 copay | Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance, while specialist visits come with a $30 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, 40% coinsurance. These costs apply toward the annual maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP) limit of $5000.00. 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 H9572-002-3. Cost-sharing details for key services are provided below.
Cost Sharing Expenses
Medicare Plus Blue Vitality 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 H9572-002-3.
Certain preventive services are covered 100% by Medicare Plus Blue Vitality as a Part B benefit.
Prescription Drug Coverage
Medicare Plus Blue Vitality 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: | $30.70 |
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| Supplemental Part D Premium: | $0.00 |
| Total Part D Premium: | $30.70 |
| Low-Income Premium Subsidy: | $8.75 |
| Low-Income Premium Subsidy Paid by CMS: | $8.80 |
| Low-Income Subsidy Premium: | $21.90 |
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 Michigan starts contributing towards your prescription costs.
Prescription Drug Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs
Beyond premiums and deductibles, Medicare Plus Blue Vitality 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 | $11.00 copay | Coming soon |
| Preferred Brand | 20% coinsurance | Coming soon |
| Non-Preferred Drug | 25% coinsurance | Coming soon |
| Specialty Tier | 33% coinsurance | Coming soon |
| *Deductible does not apply. | ||
Medicare Plan 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.
| 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 Medicare Plus Blue Vitality (PPO)?
The 2026 monthly premium is $81.70. The Medicare Part B premium is paid separately.
What is the MOOP for Medicare Plus Blue Vitality in 2026?
The annual in-network MOOP is $5000.00 for 2026. After this limit is reached, covered in-network services are fully paid.
What is the star rating for plan H9572-002-3 in 2026?
CMS rates this plan at ★4.5 out of 5 stars for 2026.
What is the total enrollment for plan H9572-002-3?
CMS reports 22,075 beneficiaries enrolled in this plan.
What is the prescription drug deductible for 2026?
For 2026, the prescription drug deductible is $0.00.
Contact Information for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
| Contact Type | Details |
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| Website: | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Plan Page |
| New Members: | 1-855-425-7720 |
| Existing Members: | 1-877-241-2583 |
| Plan Address: | 600 East Lafayette Blvd. | MC 1401 | Detroit, MI 48226 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (official source) | http://www.bcbsm.com/medicare | 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 | Explore your Medicare coverage options | 25 May, 2025 |
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