2027 Medicare Advantage plan
Blue Advantage Core (PPO): 2027 benefits and costs
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama PPO
CMS plan ID: H0104-014-0 · Plan year: 2027
Blue Advantage Core (PPO) is a 2027 Medicare Advantage plan offered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. It is listed in Alabama.
2027 plan costs at a glance
- Organization
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
- Plan organization
- BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF ALABAMA
- Parent company
- BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama
- Plan type
- PPO
- Part C premium
- $0.00
- Part D premium
- $19.50
- Prescription drug coverage
- Yes
- 2027 CMS Star Rating
- Standard monthly Medicare Part B premium
- $209.50 (estimated)
You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium.
- Annual medical deductible
- $295.00
Applies to out-of-network Medicare-covered services and certain in-network Medicare-covered services and certain in-network supplemental services; out-of-network $0 preventive care is exempt.
- In-network medical maximum
- $6,000.00
- Combined in/out-of-network medical maximum
- $10,000.00
- Out-of-network medical maximum
- Not applicable
2027 benefit summary
Doctor visits and medical care
Plan-level deductibles may still apply when a service-specific deductible is listed as No.
| Service | In-network | Out-of-network | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary care doctor | $6.00 copay
| 50% coinsurance
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| Specialist visit | $10.00 to $35.00 copay
| 50% coinsurance
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| Telehealth | $6.00 to $155.00 copay
| Not summarized. Check coverage with the plan. |
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| Emergency care | $130.00 copay | Not summarized. Check coverage with the plan. | |
| Urgent care | $6.00 to $35.00 copay | Not summarized. Check coverage with the plan. | |
| Home health | $0
| 50% coinsurance
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| Dialysis | 20% coinsurance
| 50% coinsurance
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| Part B chemotherapy and radiation drugs | 0% to 20% coinsurance
| 50% coinsurance
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| Other Part B drugs | 0% to 20% coinsurance
| 50% coinsurance
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| Kidney disease education services | $0
| 50% coinsurance
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| Medicare-covered chiropractic | $15.00 copay
| 50% coinsurance
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| Medicare-covered foot care | $35.00 copay
| 50% coinsurance
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| Other health professionals | $10.00 to $35.00 copay
| 50% coinsurance
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Hospital, outpatient surgery and observation care
Inpatient stays and skilled nursing care
| Care | Your share of the cost | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Inpatient hospital stay | $0.00 copay per stay Days 1–7: $385.00 copay per day Days 8–90: $0.00 copay per day |
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| Inpatient mental health care | $0.00 copay per stay Days 1–7: $315.00 copay per day Days 8–90: $0.00 copay per day |
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| Skilled nursing facility | Days 1–20: $10.00 copay per day Days 21–100: $221.00 copay per day |
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See plan documents for out-of-network hospital and skilled nursing costs.
| Service | In-network | Out-of-network | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outpatient hospital care | $0.00 to $380.00 copay
| 50% coinsurance
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| Hospital observation services | $0.00 to $380.00 copay
| 50% coinsurance
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| Ambulatory surgical center | $0.00 to $325.00 copay
| 50% coinsurance
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| Outpatient blood | $0
| 50% coinsurance
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Tests, imaging and laboratory services
| Service | In-network | Out-of-network | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic procedures and tests | $0
| 50% coinsurance
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| Laboratory services | $0
| 50% coinsurance
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| Diagnostic radiology (CT, MRI) | $130.00 copay
| 50% coinsurance
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| Therapeutic radiology | $85.00 copay
| 50% coinsurance
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| X-rays | $20.00 copay
| 50% coinsurance
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Mental health and substance use treatment
| Service | In-network | Out-of-network | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial hospitalization | $155.00 copay
| 50% coinsurance
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| Intensive outpatient program | $155.00 copay
| 50% coinsurance
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| Substance use treatment, individual sessions | $6.00 to $35.00 copay
| 50% coinsurance
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| Substance use treatment, group sessions | $6.00 to $35.00 copay
| 50% coinsurance
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| Opioid treatment program | $0
| 50% coinsurance
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| Mental health, individual sessions | $6.00 to $35.00 copay
| 50% coinsurance
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| Mental health, group sessions | $6.00 to $35.00 copay
| 50% coinsurance
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| Psychiatry, individual sessions | $6.00 to $35.00 copay
| 50% coinsurance
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| Psychiatry, group sessions | $6.00 to $35.00 copay
| 50% coinsurance
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Therapy and rehabilitation
| Service | In-network | Out-of-network | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational therapy | $35.00 copay
| 50% coinsurance
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| Physical and speech therapy | $35.00 copay
| 50% coinsurance
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| Cardiac rehabilitation | $40.00 copay
| 50% coinsurance
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| Intensive cardiac rehabilitation | $40.00 copay
| 50% coinsurance
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| Pulmonary rehabilitation | $35.00 copay
| 50% coinsurance
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| Supervised exercise for peripheral artery disease | $25.00 copay
| 50% coinsurance
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Ambulance, medical equipment and supplies
| Service | In-network | Out-of-network | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground ambulance | $345.00 copay
| $345.00 copay
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| Air ambulance | $345.00 copay
| $345.00 copay
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| Durable medical equipment | 18% coinsurance
| 50% coinsurance
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| Prosthetic devices | 18% coinsurance
| 50% coinsurance
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| Medical supplies | 18% coinsurance
| 50% coinsurance
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| Diabetic supplies | $0
| 50% coinsurance
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| Diabetic shoes and inserts | $0
| 50% coinsurance
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| Diabetic monitors | $0
| 50% coinsurance
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Dental benefits
| Service | In-network | Out-of-network | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare-covered dental | $40.00 copay | 50% coinsurance
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| Oral examsAdditional plan benefit | $0 | $0
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| Dental X-raysAdditional plan benefit | $0 | $0
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| Other diagnostic dentalAdditional plan benefit | $0 | $0
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| Dental cleaningAdditional plan benefit | $0 | $0
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| FluorideAdditional plan benefit | $0 | $0
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| Other preventive dentalAdditional plan benefit | $0 | $0
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| Restorative dental careAdditional plan benefit | 50% coinsurance | 50% coinsurance
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| Root canal treatment (endodontics)Additional plan benefit | 50% coinsurance | 50% coinsurance
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| Gum treatment (periodontics)Additional plan benefit | 50% coinsurance | 50% coinsurance
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| Removable dentures (prosthodontics)Additional plan benefit | 50% coinsurance | 50% coinsurance
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| Maxillofacial prostheticsAdditional plan benefit | 50% coinsurance | 50% coinsurance
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| Fixed dental restorations (prosthodontics)Additional plan benefit | 50% coinsurance | 50% coinsurance
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| Oral surgeryAdditional plan benefit | 50% coinsurance | 50% coinsurance
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| Other dental servicesAdditional plan benefit | 50% coinsurance | 50% coinsurance
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Additional network details
These costs apply to the listed service categories and networks.
| Service | Network | Your share of the cost | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic and preventive dental (category)Additional plan benefit | Out-of-network | Confirm with the plan (copay); Confirm with the plan (coinsurance) |
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| Comprehensive dental (category)Additional plan benefit | Out-of-network | Confirm with the plan (copay); Confirm with the plan (coinsurance) |
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Vision benefits
| Service | In-network | Out-of-network | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare-covered eye exams | $10.00 to $35.00 copay
| 50% coinsurance
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| Routine eye examsAdditional plan benefit | $0 | 50% coinsurance
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| Medicare-covered eyewear | $0
| 50% coinsurance
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| Contact lensesAdditional plan benefit | $0 | 50% coinsurance
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| Eyeglasses, lenses and framesAdditional plan benefit | $0 | 50% coinsurance
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Additional network details
These costs apply to the listed service categories and networks.
| Service | Network | Your share of the cost | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eye exams (category)Additional plan benefit | Out-of-network | Confirm with the plan (copay); Confirm with the plan (coinsurance) |
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| Eyewear (category)Additional plan benefit | Out-of-network | Confirm with the plan (copay); Confirm with the plan (coinsurance) |
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Hearing benefits
| Service | In-network | Out-of-network | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare-covered hearing exams | $10.00 copay
| 50% coinsurance
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| Routine hearing examsAdditional plan benefit | $0 | 80% coinsurance
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| Hearing aid fitting and evaluationAdditional plan benefit | $0 | 80% coinsurance
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| Prescription hearing aids (all types)Additional plan benefit | $499.00 to $999.00 copay
| 80% coinsurance
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Additional network details
These costs apply to the listed service categories and networks.
| Service | Network | Your share of the cost | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing exams (category)Additional plan benefit | Out-of-network | Confirm with the plan (copay); Confirm with the plan (coinsurance) |
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| Prescription hearing aids (category)Additional plan benefit | Out-of-network | Confirm with the plan (copay); Confirm with the plan (coinsurance) |
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Extra benefits
These benefit details are not listed.
Additional services and network costs
Additional network details
These costs apply to the listed service categories and networks.
| Service | Network | Your share of the cost | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare-covered preventive servicesMedicare-covered care | Out-of-network | 50% coinsurance
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| Enhanced Disease ManagementAdditional plan benefit | Out-of-network | 80% coinsurance
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| Remote Access Technologies (including Web/Phone-based technologies and Nursing Hotline)Additional plan benefit | Out-of-network | 80% coinsurance
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| Glaucoma ScreeningMedicare-covered care | Out-of-network | 50% coinsurance
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| Diabetes Self-Management TrainingMedicare-covered care | Out-of-network | 50% coinsurance
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| Digital Rectal ExamsMedicare-covered care | Out-of-network | 50% coinsurance
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| EKG after a Welcome to Medicare visitMedicare-covered care | Out-of-network | 50% coinsurance
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| Medicare Part B insulinMedicare-covered care | Out-of-network | 50% coinsurance
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Prescription drug coverage
Costs shown are for initial coverage.
Drug deductible exceptions: Tier 1; Tier 2 are exempt from the deductible.
Standard retail costs
| Drug tier | 30 days | 100 days |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1Preferred Generic | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tier 2Generic | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| Tier 3Preferred Brand | 17% | 17% |
| Tier 4Non-Preferred Drug | 36% | 36% |
| Tier 5Specialty Tier | 26% | Not listed |
Mail-order and other pharmacies
Out-of-network pricing: You pay the standard retail copay or coinsurance, plus any difference between the pharmacy’s billed charge and the amount the plan allows at a standard retail pharmacy.
Standard mail order costs
| Drug tier | 30 days | 100 days |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1Preferred Generic | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tier 2Generic | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| Tier 3Preferred Brand | 17% | 17% |
| Tier 4Non-Preferred Drug | 36% | 36% |
| Tier 5Specialty Tier | 26% | Not listed |
Long-term care pharmacy costs
| Drug tier | 31 days |
|---|---|
| Tier 1Preferred Generic | $0.00 |
| Tier 2Generic | $5.00 |
| Tier 3Preferred Brand | 17% |
| Tier 4Non-Preferred Drug | 36% |
| Tier 5Specialty Tier | 26% |
Out-of-network pharmacy costs
| Drug tier | 30 days |
|---|---|
| Tier 1Preferred Generic | $0.00 |
| Tier 2Generic | $5.00 |
| Tier 3Preferred Brand | 17% |
| Tier 4Non-Preferred Drug | 36% |
| Tier 5Specialty Tier | 26% |
Drug coverage rules and exceptions
Tier 1: Preferred Generic
- Drugs included in this tier
- Part D Drugs Only
- Longer fills available for every covered drug
- Yes
- Some longer-fill prescriptions require a one-month first fill
- No
Tier 2: Generic
- Drugs included in this tier
- Part D Drugs Only
- Longer fills available for every covered drug
- Yes
- Some longer-fill prescriptions require a one-month first fill
- No
Tier 3: Preferred Brand
- Drugs included in this tier
- Part D Drugs Only
- Longer fills available for every covered drug
- Yes
- Some longer-fill prescriptions require a one-month first fill
- No
Tier 4: Non-Preferred Drug
- Drugs included in this tier
- Part D Drugs Only
- Longer fills available for every covered drug
- Yes
- Some longer-fill prescriptions require a one-month first fill
- No
Tier 5: Specialty Tier
- Drugs included in this tier
- Part D Drugs Only
- Initial-coverage prices also apply to drugs exempt from the deductible
- Yes
Special cost protections apply to covered insulin and recommended adult vaccines.
Where this plan is offered
CMS lists this plan in 1 state or territory. Availability can vary by county and ZIP code.