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Freedom Blue PPO Valor (PPO) Medicare Advantage Plan H3916-056 • 2027

CMS Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆ (4.5 out of 5 stars*)
Monthly Premium
$0.00Plus Part B premium.
Medical Deductible
$0.00
Maximum Out-of-Pocket
$6000.00In-network
Part B Giveback
−$125.00 reduction
Prescription Coverage
Not Included
Additional Benefits
Dental, Vision, Hearing
Service Area
See List
Total Enrollment
156 beneficiaries
Last update: November 7, 2026
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Freedom Blue PPO Valor (PPO) Introduction

Freedom Blue PPO Valor is a Medicare Advantage PPO plan offered by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield. It uses a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) provider network and comes without prescription drug coverage. For the 2027 plan year it has a $0.00 monthly premium, $0.00 medical deductible, and $6000.00 in-network maximum out-of-pocket. CMS Plan ID H3916-056 identifies this plan.

Plan Benefits

Freedom Blue PPO Valor has cost-sharing, meaning there are out-of-pocket costs when receiving covered healthcare services. The tables below detail the most common in-network out-of-pocket expenses for plan H3916-056.

Compare 2027 plan benefits with 2026.

Office Visits

Office visit costs by plan year.
Covered Service 2027 2026
Primary care In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance
Specialist In-network: $10 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance
In-network: $10 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance

Preventive and Wellness Services

Preventive and wellness service costs and benefits by plan year.
Covered Service 2027 2026
Annual wellness exam In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay, 0% coinsurance
In-network: $0 copay
Telehealth benefit In-network: $0-$40 copay In-network: $0-$40 copay
Routine chiropractic In-network: $15 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance
In-network: $15 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance
Fitness benefits Coming soon In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
Health education Not covered Not covered
Counseling services Not covered Not covered
Over-the-counter drug benefits In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay, 0% coinsurance
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay, 0% coinsurance
Health transportation (non-emergency) Coming soon In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 30% coinsurance

Diagnostic, Lab, and Imaging Services

Diagnostic, laboratory, and imaging service costs by plan year.
Covered Service 2027 2026
Diagnostic radiology services In-network: $225 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance
In-network: $225 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance
Lab services In-network: $0-$10 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance
In-network: $0-$10 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance
Outpatient x-rays In-network: $20 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance
In-network: $20 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance
Diagnostic tests and procedures In-network: $0-$10 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance
In-network: $0-$10 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance

Emergency and Urgent Care Services

Emergency, urgent care, hospital, ambulance, and skilled nursing costs by plan year.
Covered Service 2027 2026
Emergency room care $130 copay $130 copay
Worldwide emergency care Coming soon $130 copay
Urgent care $40 copay $40 copay
Inpatient hospital care In-network:
Tier 1
$300 per stay
Out-of-network:
$395 per stay
In-network:
Tier 1
$300 per stay
Out-of-network:
$395 per stay
Skilled Nursing Facility In-network:
Tier 1
$0 per day for days 1-20
$221 per day for days 21-100
Out-of-network:
30% per stay
In-network:
Tier 1
$0 per day for days 1-20
$218 per day for days 21-100
Out-of-network:
30% per stay
Ground ambulance In-network: $310 copay
Out-of-network: $310 copay, 30% coinsurance
In-network: $310 copay
Out-of-network: $310 copay, 30% coinsurance

Mental Health Services

Mental health therapy and inpatient psychiatric care costs by plan year.
Covered Service 2027 2026
Outpatient individual therapy In-network: $5 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance
In-network: $5 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance
Outpatient group therapy In-network: $5 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance
In-network: $5 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance
Inpatient psychiatric hospital care In-network:
Tier 1
$300 per stay
Out-of-network:
$395 per stay
In-network:
Tier 1
$300 per stay
Out-of-network:
$395 per stay

Rehabilitation Services

Physical, speech, and occupational therapy costs by plan year.
Covered Service 2027 2026
Physical therapy and speech and language therapy In-network: $10 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance
In-network: $15 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance
Occupational therapy In-network: $10 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance
In-network: $15 copay
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance

Medical Equipment and Supplies

Diabetes supplies, durable medical equipment, and prosthetic costs by plan year.
Covered Service 2027 2026
Diabetes supplies In-network: 0%-20% coinsurance
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance
In-network: 0%-20% coinsurance
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance
Durable medical equipment In-network: 0%-50% coinsurance
Out-of-network: 40%-50% coinsurance
In-network: 0%-50% coinsurance
Out-of-network: 40%-50% coinsurance
Prosthetics In-network: 20% coinsurance
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance
In-network: 20% coinsurance
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance

Medicare Part B Drugs

Chemotherapy and other Medicare Part B-covered drug costs by plan year.
Covered Service 2027 2026
Chemotherapy In-network: 0%-20% coinsurance
Out-of-network: 30% coinsurance
In-network: 0%-20% coinsurance
Out-of-network: 30% coinsurance
Other Part B drugs (Medicare-covered) In-network: 0%-20% coinsurance
Out-of-network: 30% coinsurance
In-network: 0%-20% coinsurance
Out-of-network: 30% coinsurance

Dental Services

Preventive and comprehensive dental service costs by plan year.
Covered Service 2027 2026
Oral exam In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 30% coinsurance
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 30% coinsurance
Dental x-rays In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 30% coinsurance
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 30% coinsurance
Cleaning In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 30% coinsurance
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 30% coinsurance
Periodontics In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
Endodontics In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
Restorative services In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
Implant services Not covered Not covered
Orthodontics Not covered Not covered
Oral/Maxillofacial surgery In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance

Vision Services

Routine eye exams, contact lenses, and eyewear costs by plan year.
Covered Service 2027 2026
Routine eye exam In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $50 copay
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $50 copay
Contact lenses In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay, 0% coinsurance
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay, 0% coinsurance
Eyeglass frames only In-network: $0-$40 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay, 0% coinsurance
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay, 0% coinsurance
Eyeglass lenses only In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay, 0% coinsurance
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay, 0% coinsurance
Eyeglasses (frames & lenses) In-network: $0-$40 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay, 0% coinsurance
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay, 0% coinsurance
Upgrades In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay, 0% coinsurance
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay, 0% coinsurance

Hearing Services

Hearing exams, fittings, and hearing aid costs by plan year.
Covered Service 2027 2026
Hearing exam In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay, 0% coinsurance
In-network: $0 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay, 0% coinsurance
Fitting/evaluation Not covered Not covered
Prescription hearing aids In-network: $699-$999 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay, 0% coinsurance
In-network: $699-$999 copay
Out-of-network: $0 copay, 0% coinsurance
OTC hearing aids Not covered Not covered

Additional and Special Needs Services

Additional and special needs service costs and benefits by plan year.
Covered Service 2027 2026
Adult day health services Not covered Not covered
Home-based palliative care Not covered Not covered
Personal emergency response system Coming soon Not covered
Weight management programs Not covered Not covered
Wigs for chemotherapy-related hair loss Coming soon Not covered
Alternative therapies Not covered Not covered
Massage therapy Not covered Not covered
Home/bathroom safety devices In-network: 20% coinsurance
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance
In-network: 20% coinsurance
Out-of-network: 40% coinsurance

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

Prescription Drug Coverage

This plan does not include a Medicare Part D plan for prescriptions.

CMS 5-Star Performance Ratings (Contract ID: H3916)

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.

2027 Medicare Star Ratings for Contract H3916
CMS Measure Star Rating
2027 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 ☆☆☆☆☆

Contact Information for Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield

Website
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield Plan Page
Providers
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield Providers Page
Formulary
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield Formulary Page
Pharmacy
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield Pharmacy Page
New Member Health Plan Help
(866)743-5478
New Member Health Plan TTY
711

Enrollment status and eligibility information are available through the Social Security Administration. Additional information about Medicare Advantage is available at Medicare.gov.

Plan Availability

Freedom Blue PPO Valor (H3916-056-0) is available in the following locations:

Pennsylvania Counties Served
  • Bucks
  • Chester
  • Montgomery
  • Philadelphia

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about this plan (click to open).

Frequently Asked Questions About Freedom Blue PPO Valor (PPO)

How much does plan H3916-056 cost per month?

The plan’s monthly premium is $0.00 for 2027. The Part B premium is not included.

What is the annual out-of-pocket maximum (MOOP) for this plan?

The annual in-network MOOP is $6000.00 for 2027. After this limit is reached, covered in-network services are fully paid.

How many beneficiaries are enrolled in this plan?

CMS reports 156 beneficiaries enrolled in this plan.

What is the prescription drug deductible for 2027?

For 2027, the prescription drug deductible is $0.00.

Medicare Plan Data Sources and Methodology
Primary CMS datasets used for this Medicare Advantage Plan resource.
Data Source Publisher Last Accessed
Landscape Source Files Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services November 10, 2026
Medicare Part C & D Performance Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services November 10, 2026
Plan Benefits Package Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services November 10, 2026
Monthly Enrollment by Contract/Plan/State/County Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services November 10, 2026

Data sources and methodology documentation.

Official plan information and secondary Medicare references.
Publisher Reference Last Accessed
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield (official source) http://medicare.highmark.com October 4, 2026
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 Explore your Medicare coverage options 25 May, 2025

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