BlueCross Total (PPO) Medicare Advantage Plan H8003-002 • 2026 • Aiken County, SC
BlueCross Total is a Medicare Advantage PPO plan offered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina for the 2026 plan year. It is identified by CMS Plan ID H8003-002 and uses a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) provider network. The plan comes with prescription drug coverage.
BlueCross Total Overview
Plan Overview for
H8003-002-0
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| CMS Plan ID: |
H8003-002-0
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| Plan Type: | PPO |
| Plan Year: | 2026 |
| Monthly Premium: |
$25.00
Plus your Medicare Part B premium. |
| Medical Deductible: | $0.00 |
| Maximum Out-of-Pocket: | $8900.00 (In-Network) |
| Part B Give Back: | Not offered |
| Prescription Drug Coverage: | Enhanced, $400.00 deductible |
| Additional Benefits: | Dental, Vision, Hearing |
| Service Area: | Aiken County, SC |
| Enrollment (Nationwide): | 16,139 beneficiaries |
| Enrollment (CMS – Local) | 520 beneficiaries in Aiken County |
| Provided By: | Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina |
Coverage Overview for BlueCross Total
This MAPD PPO Medicare Advantage plan includes Medicare Part A and Part B services along with integrated prescription drug coverage. The monthly premium is $25.00, and the plan allows access to Medicare-approved providers, with lower costs when using in-network providers. The annual Part D deductible is $400.00.
Primary care visits have a $0 copay | Out-of-network: $30 copay, and specialist visits come with a $35 copay | Out-of-network: $55 copay. Urgent care services carry a $10 copay, and ground ambulance transportation is $350 copay | Out-of-network: $350 copay. These costs apply toward the annual maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP) limit of $8900.00. After this limit is reached, in-network services are fully covered.
This plan is recognized by CMS under Plan ID H8003-002. Cost-sharing details are outlined below.
Cost-Sharing Overview
BlueCross Total 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 H8003-002.
Certain preventive services are covered 100% by BlueCross Total as a Part B benefit.
Prescription Drug Coverage
BlueCross Total 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: | $25.00 |
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| Supplemental Part D Premium: | $0.00 |
| Total Part D Premium: | $25.00 |
| Low-Income Premium Subsidy: | $35.66 |
| Low-Income Premium Subsidy Paid by CMS: | $25.00 |
| Low-Income Subsidy Premium: | $0.00 |
For more details, visit the Social Security Extra Help program .
Prescription Drug Plan Deductible
This plan has a $400.00 annual Part D deductible. You'll pay this deductible at the pharmacy before Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina starts contributing towards your prescription costs.
Prescription Drug Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs
Beyond premiums and deductibles, BlueCross Total 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 | 25% coinsurance | Coming soon |
| Non-Preferred Drug | 25% coinsurance | Coming soon |
| Specialty Tier | 28% coinsurance | Coming soon |
| Select Care Drugs | $0.00 copay | Coming soon |
| *Deductible does not apply. | ||
Medicare Plan 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 |
What is the monthly premium for BlueCross Total (PPO)?
For 2026, the monthly premium is $25.00. Medicare Part B premiums apply in addition to this amount.
What is the MOOP for BlueCross Total in 2026?
For 2026, the in-network maximum out-of-pocket is $8900.00. 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 ★4.0 out of 5 stars for 2026.
What is the current enrollment for BlueCross Total?
The plan has 16,139 enrolled beneficiaries according to CMS.
What is the Part D deductible for plan H8003-002?
For 2026, the prescription drug deductible is $400.00.
Contact Information for Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
| Contact Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Website: | Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina Plan Page |
| New Members: | 1-888-639-0704 |
| Existing Members: | 1-855-204-2744 |
| Plan Address: | P.O. Box 100191 | Columbia, SC 29202 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 South Carolina (official source) | http://www.scbluesmedadvantage.com | October 13, 2025 |
| CMS.gov | Medicare Advantage Plan Fact Sheet | 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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