Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Preferred (PPO) Medicare Advantage Plan H8634-033 • 2026 • Reagan County, TX
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Preferred is a Medicare Advantage PPO plan offered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IL, NM, OK, TX for the 2026 plan year. It is identified by CMS Plan ID H8634-033 and uses a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) provider network. The plan comes with prescription drug coverage.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Preferred Overview
Plan Overview for
H8634-033-0
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| CMS Plan ID: |
H8634-033-0
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| Plan Type: | PPO |
| Plan Year: | 2026 |
| Monthly Premium: |
$110.00
Plus your Medicare Part B premium. |
| Medical Deductible: | $750 |
| Maximum Out-of-Pocket: | $8000.00 (In-Network) |
| Part B Give Back: | Not offered |
| Prescription Drug Coverage: | Enhanced, $450.00 deductible |
| Additional Benefits: | Dental, Vision, Hearing |
| Service Area: | Reagan County, TX |
| Enrollment (Nationwide): | 411 beneficiaries |
| Enrollment (CMS – Local) | 0 beneficiaries in Reagan County |
| Provided By: | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IL, NM, OK, TX |
Coverage Overview for Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Preferred
This MAPD PPO Medicare Advantage plan includes Medicare Part A and Part B services along with integrated prescription drug coverage. The monthly premium is $110.00, and the plan allows access to Medicare-approved providers, with lower costs when using in-network providers. The annual Part D deductible is $450.00.
Primary care visits have a $7 copay | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance, and specialist visits come with a $47 copay | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance. Urgent care services carry a $40 copay, and ground ambulance transportation is $275 copay | Out-of-network: $275 copay. These costs apply toward the annual maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP) limit of $8000.00. After this limit is reached, in-network services are fully covered.
This plan is recognized by CMS under Plan ID H8634-033. Cost-sharing details are outlined below.
Cost Sharing Expenses
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Preferred 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 H8634-033.
Certain preventive services are covered 100% by Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Preferred as a Part B benefit.
Prescription Drug Coverage
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Preferred 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: | $72.70 |
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| Supplemental Part D Premium: | $0.00 |
| Total Part D Premium: | $72.70 |
| Low-Income Premium Subsidy: | $4.82 |
| Low-Income Premium Subsidy Paid by CMS: | $4.80 |
| Low-Income Subsidy Premium: | $67.90 |
For more details, visit the Social Security Extra Help program .
Prescription Drug Plan Deductible
This plan has a $450.00 annual Part D deductible. You'll pay this deductible at the pharmacy before Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IL, NM, OK, TX starts contributing towards your prescription costs.
Prescription Drug Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs
Beyond premiums and deductibles, Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Preferred 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 | $1.00 copay | Coming soon |
| Preferred Brand | 17% coinsurance | Coming soon |
| Non-Preferred Drug | 37% coinsurance | Coming soon |
| Specialty Tier | 27% 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 |
How much does plan H8634-033 cost per month?
The 2026 monthly premium is $110.00. The Medicare Part B premium is paid separately.
What is the MOOP for Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Preferred in 2026?
For 2026, the in-network maximum out-of-pocket is $8000.00. The plan pays 100% of covered in-network services beyond this amount.
What is the star rating for plan H8634-033 in 2026?
CMS rates this plan at ★3.0 out of 5 stars for 2026.
How many beneficiaries are enrolled in this plan?
Total enrollment is 411 beneficiaries based on the latest CMS data.
What is the prescription drug deductible for 2026?
For 2026, the prescription drug deductible is $450.00.
Contact Information for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IL, NM, OK, TX
| Contact Type | Details |
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| Website: | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IL, NM, OK, TX Plan Page |
| New Members: | 1-877-583-8129 |
| Existing Members: | 1-877-774-8592 |
| Plan Address: | PO Box 4555 | Scranton, PA 18505 |
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 |
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| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IL, NM, OK, TX (official source) | http://getblueil.com/mapd | 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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