Horizon Medicare Blue Rx Standard (PDP) 2026 Medicare Part D Plan Available in New Jersey
Horizon Medicare Blue Rx Standard (PDP) is a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan offered by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey for the 2027 plan year. This plan is available to residents of New Jersey and provides outpatient prescription drug coverage, with costs based on premiums, a deductible, and tiered cost-sharing for medications.
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| Horizon Medicare Blue Rx Standard (PDP): Part D Plan Overview | |
|---|---|
| Part D Plan ID: | S5993-001 |
| Plan Year: | 2027 |
| Total Part D Premium: | $130.30 |
| Annual Deductible: | $700.00 |
| Part D Benefit Type: | Basic |
| No Deductible Drug Tier: | Not Applicable |
| Low Income Subsidy: | Yes |
| Insured By: | Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey |
Drug Coverage Costs
In addition to the monthly premium, Horizon Medicare Blue Rx Standard (PDP) may include a deductible and tier-based cost-sharing for medications. The sections below outline how prescription drug costs are applied under this plan.
Monthly Premium
Horizon Medicare Blue Rx Standard (PDP) includes a monthly premium for prescription drug coverage. The premium amount for the 2027 plan year is shown below.
| Basic Part D Premium: | $$130.30 |
| Supplemental Part D Premium: | $$0.00 |
| Total Part D Premium: | $$130.30 |
| Low Income Premium Subsidy: | $$36.28 |
| Low Income Premium Subsidy CMS Pays: | $$36.30 |
| Low Income Subsidy Premium: | $$94.00 |
Eligible beneficiaries may qualify for the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS), or “Extra Help,” to lower prescription drug costs. Learn more on the Social Security Extra Help page.
Annual Deductible
The 2027 Medicare Part D deductible for Horizon Medicare Blue Rx Standard (PDP) is $700.00. You pay this amount before Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey begins covering prescription drug costs.
Prescription Drug Cost Sharing
Horizon Medicare Blue Rx Standard (PDP) uses tier-based copayments or coinsurance for covered drugs. Costs apply after any deductible and vary by medication tier. See the table below for details.
| Drug Tier | Retail | Mail Order | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred Generic | N/A | N/A | |
| Generic | $3 | $3 | |
| Preferred Brand | 18% | 18% | |
| Non-Preferred Drug | 45% | 45% | |
| Specialty Tier | 25% | N/A | |
| *Deductible does not apply. | |||
CMS Star Ratings
Medicare assigns star ratings to Part D plans on a 1 to 5 scale, with 5 stars representing the highest quality. Ratings are based on measures such as customer service, member experience, and drug safety. The table below shows the rating for Horizon Medicare Blue Rx Standard (PDP).
| CMS Measure | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Plan Rating | |
| 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 Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
| Website: | Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Plan Page |
|---|---|
| Formulary: | Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Formulary Page |
| Pharmacy: | Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Pharmacy Page |
| Prospective Part D Members: | (888)765-7134 |
| Prospective Part D TTY Users: | (888)675-6001 |
- CMS.gov, Landscape Source Files — Last accessed November 10, 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance — Last accessed November 10, 2026
- CMS.gov, Plan Benefits Package — Last accessed November 10, 2026
- CMS.gov, Monthly Enrollment by Contract/Plan/State/County — Last accessed November 10, 2026
Data sources and methodology documentation..
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (official source), http://www.horizonblue.com/Medicare — Last accessed April 27, 2026
- Medicare.gov, "Drug coverage (part D)" — Last accessed May 2, 2026
- Medicare.gov, "How Part D works with other insurance" — Last accessed May 1, 2026
- CMS.gov, "Understanding True Out-of-Pocket (TrOOP) Costs" — Last accessed May 1, 2026
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