Blue Advantage Choice (PPO)
Available to residents of Cullman County, AL for 2026. Contract H0104, plan 016, segment 0.
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Renewed for 2026. CMS carries this plan forward from 2025.
Plan details
| Monthly premium (Part C + D) | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| — medical (Part C) part | $0.00 |
| — drug (Part D) part | $0.00? |
| Monthly premium with full Extra Help (LIS) | $0.00? |
| Part B premium reduction (giveback) | None |
| In-network out-of-pocket maximum | $6,150.00? |
| In- and out-of-network out-of-pocket maximum | $10,000.00 |
| Drug deductible | $325.00Tier 1 and 2 exempt |
| Drug out-of-pocket threshold | $2,100.00 |
| Plan type | PPO? |
| Contract / plan | H0104-016-0 |
| Offered by | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama |
| Parent organization | BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama |
| Formulary drugs | 3,247 |
| Formulary exception tier | 4? |
| Pharmacy search | www.bcbsalmedicare.com/sales/plans/blueadvantage/tools.html |
| Member services | (888)873-4707TTY 711 |
CMS star ratings
- Overall
- 4 out of 5 stars for Overall
- Health plan (Part C)
- 4 out of 5 stars for Health plan (Part C)
- Drug plan (Part D)
- 3.5 out of 5 stars for Drug plan (Part D)
Published per contract — every plan under contract H0104 shares this rating.
Plan health benefits
| Service | In-network | Out-of-network? |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor visits | ||
| Primary care doctor | $5 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Specialist | $35 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Other health care professional | $35 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Additional telehealth services | $5–$140 copay | — |
| Preventive care | ||
| Medicare-covered preventive services | $0 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Annual physical exam | Not covered | — |
| Kidney disease education | $0 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Glaucoma screening | $0 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Diabetes self-management training | $0 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Diagnostic tests, labs and imaging | ||
| Diagnostic tests and procedures | $0 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Lab services | $0 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Diagnostic radiology (e.g. MRI, CT) | $125 copay(authorization required) | 50% coinsurance |
| Therapeutic radiology | $80 copay(authorization required) | 50% coinsurance |
| Outpatient x-rays | $20 copay(authorization required) | 50% coinsurance |
| Emergency and urgent care | ||
| Emergency room | $130 copay | — |
| Urgent care | $5–$35 copay | — |
| Worldwide emergency coverage | $130 copay · $50,000 plan limit | — |
| Worldwide urgent care | $5–$35 copay · $50,000 plan limit | — |
| Worldwide emergency transportation | $420 copay | — |
| Hospital care | ||
| Inpatient hospital stay | $330 per day for days 1–7; $0 per day for days 8–90; $0 per day for days 91–999 (additional days) | 50% coinsurance per stay |
| Outpatient hospital services | $0–$330 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Outpatient observation | $0–$330 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Ambulatory surgical center | $0–$280 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Outpatient blood services | $0 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Skilled nursing and home health | ||
| Skilled nursing facility | $10 per day for days 1–20; $218 per day for days 21–100(authorization required) | 50% coinsurance per stay |
| Home health care | $0 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Kidney dialysis | 20% coinsurance | 50% coinsurance |
| Rehabilitation | ||
| Occupational therapy | $35 copay(authorization required) | 50% coinsurance |
| Physical therapy and speech-language therapy | $35 copay(authorization required) | 50% coinsurance |
| Cardiac rehabilitation | $20 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Pulmonary rehabilitation | $15 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Mental health and substance use | ||
| Inpatient psychiatric hospital stay | $330 per day for days 1–7; $0 per day for days 8–90 | 50% coinsurance per stay |
| Outpatient mental health, individual session | $35 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Outpatient mental health, group session | $35 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Psychiatrist, individual session | $35 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Psychiatrist, group session | $35 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Partial hospitalization | $140 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Intensive outpatient program | $140 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Outpatient substance use, individual session | $35 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Outpatient substance use, group session | $35 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Opioid treatment program | $0 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Ambulance and transportation | ||
| Ground ambulance | $420 copay | $420 copay |
| Air ambulance | $420 copay | $420 copay |
| Transportation to plan-approved locations | Not covered | — |
| Medical equipment and supplies | ||
| Durable medical equipment (e.g. wheelchairs, oxygen) | 19% coinsurance | 50% coinsurance |
| Prosthetics (e.g. braces, artificial limbs) | 19% coinsurance | 50% coinsurance |
| Medical supplies | 19% coinsurance | 50% coinsurance |
| Diabetes supplies | $0 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Diabetic therapeutic shoes or inserts | $0 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Chiropractic, acupuncture and foot care | ||
| Chiropractic (Medicare-covered) | $15 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Routine chiropractic care | Not covered | — |
| Acupuncture | Not covered | — |
| Foot exams and treatment (Medicare-covered) | $35 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Routine foot care | Not covered | — |
| Dental? | ||
| Medicare-covered dental services | $40 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Preventive dental plan limit | $375 plan limit every year | — |
| Oral exams | $0 copay | $0 copay |
| Cleanings | $0 copay | $0 copay |
| Fluoride treatment | $0 copay | $0 copay |
| Dental x-rays | $0 copay | $0 copay |
| Other diagnostic dental services | $0 copay | $0 copay |
| Other preventive dental services | $0 copay | $0 copay |
| Restorative services (fillings, crowns) | Not covered | — |
| Endodontics (root canals) | Not covered | — |
| Periodontics (gum disease) | Not covered | — |
| Dentures and other removable prosthodontics | Not covered | — |
| Maxillofacial prosthetics | Not covered | — |
| Implants | Not covered | — |
| Bridges and other fixed prosthodontics | Not covered | — |
| Oral and maxillofacial surgery | Not covered | — |
| Orthodontics | Not covered | — |
| Adjunctive general services | Not covered | — |
| Vision? | ||
| Eye exam (Medicare-covered) | $35 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Routine eye exam | $0 copay(limits apply) | 50% coinsurance |
| Eyewear after cataract surgery (Medicare-covered) | $0 copay(limits apply) | 50% coinsurance |
| Eyewear plan limit | $100 plan limit every year | — |
| Contact lenses | $0 copay(limits apply) | 50% coinsurance |
| Eyeglasses (frames and lenses) | $0 copay(limits apply) | 50% coinsurance |
| Eyeglass lenses | Not covered | — |
| Eyeglass frames | Not covered | — |
| Eyewear upgrades | Not covered | — |
| Hearing? | ||
| Hearing exam (Medicare-covered) | $10 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Routine hearing exam | $0 copay(limits apply) | 50% coinsurance |
| Hearing aid fitting and evaluation | $0 copay | $0 copay |
| Hearing aids (all types) | $499–$999 copay(limits apply) | $499–$999 copay |
| Hearing aids, inner ear | Not covered | — |
| Hearing aids, outer ear | Not covered | — |
| Hearing aids, over the ear | Not covered | — |
| Medicare Part B drugs | ||
| Part B insulin | 0%–20% coinsurance(step therapy may apply) | 50% coinsurance |
| Chemotherapy and radiation drugs | 0%–19% coinsurance(step therapy may apply) | 50% coinsurance |
| Other Part B drugs | 0%–19% coinsurance(step therapy may apply) | 50% coinsurance |
| Other extra benefits? | ||
| Over-the-counter (OTC) allowance | Not covered | — |
| Meals after a hospital stay or for a chronic condition | Not covered | — |
| Fitness benefit | Not covered | — |
| Health education | Not covered | — |
| Nutritional / dietary benefit | Not covered | — |
| Extra smoking and tobacco cessation counseling | Not covered | — |
| Enhanced disease management | $0 copay | $0 copay |
| Telemonitoring | Not covered | — |
| Remote access technologies (web/phone, nurse line) | $0 copay | $0 copay |
| Home and bathroom safety devices | Not covered | — |
| Counseling services | Not covered | — |
| In-home safety assessment | Not covered | — |
| Personal emergency response system (PERS) | Not covered | — |
| Medical nutrition therapy | Not covered | — |
| Post-discharge in-home medication reconciliation | Not covered | — |
| Re-admission prevention | Not covered | — |
| Wigs for hair loss from chemotherapy | Not covered | — |
| Weight management programs | Not covered | — |
| Alternative therapies | Not covered | — |
| Therapeutic massage | Not covered | — |
| Adult day health services | Not covered | — |
| Home-based palliative care | Not covered | — |
| In-home support services | Not covered | — |
| Support for caregivers | Not covered | — |
In-network cost-sharing as the plan filed it with CMS (CMS plan benefit package (PBP) files, CY2026). A range means the cost depends on the service or setting. Rows the filing does not state are left out rather than guessed; an out-of-network dash means the plan files no separate out-of-network cost for that service. Contact the plan for the full Evidence of Coverage.
Drug tiers — preferred pharmacy, initial coverage
| Tier | Cost-sharing |
|---|---|
| Tier 1 | $0.00 |
| Tier 2 | $20.00 |
| Tier 3 | 18% |
| Tier 4 | 30% |
| Tier 5 | 29% |
Rx cost-sharing by coverage phase
| Tier | 30-day supply | 90-day supply | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred | Standard | Mail Order | Preferred | Standard | Mail Order | |
| Initial deductible phase | ||||||
| Tier 1: Preferred Generic | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tier 2: Generic | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Initial coverage phase | ||||||
| Tier 1: Preferred Generic | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tier 2: Generic | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Tier 3: Preferred Brand | 18% | 18% | 18% | 18% | 18% | 18% |
| Tier 4: Non-Preferred Drug | 30% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 30% |
| Tier 5: Specialty Tier | 29% | 29% | 29% | 29% | 29% | 29% |
| Catastrophic coverage phase | ||||||
| Tier 1: Preferred Generic | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tier 2: Generic | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tier 3: Preferred Brand | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tier 4: Non-Preferred Drug | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tier 5: Specialty Tier | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Also available in 59 other AL counties
- Autauga
- Barbour
- Blount
- Bullock
- Butler
- Calhoun
- Chambers
- Cherokee
- Choctaw
- Clarke
- Clay
- Cleburne
- Coffee
- Colbert
- Conecuh
- Coosa
- Covington
- Crenshaw
- Dale
- Dallas
- DeKalb
- Elmore
- Escambia
- Etowah
- Fayette
- Franklin
- Geneva
- Greene
- Hale
- Henry
- Houston
- Jackson
- Lamar
- Lauderdale
- Lawrence
- Lee
- Limestone
- Lowndes
- Macon
- Madison
- Marengo
- Marion
- Marshall
- Monroe
- Montgomery
- Morgan
- Perry
- Pickens
- Pike
- Randolph
- Russell
- St. Clair
- Sumter
- Talladega
- Tallapoosa
- Tuscaloosa
- Washington
- Wilcox
- Winston
Benefits in plain text
Blue Advantage Choice (PPO) (H0104-016-0) is a 2026 PPO Medicare Advantage plan offered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, available to residents of Cullman County, AL.
The monthly premium is $0.00 (Part C and Part D together).
With full Extra Help (the Low-Income Subsidy), the total monthly premium is $0.00.
Its in-network out-of-pocket maximum is $6,150.00.
The combined in- and out-of-network out-of-pocket maximum is $10,000.00.
The drug deductible is $325.00. Tier 1 and 2 exempt.
The plan's formulary lists 3,247 drugs.
At a preferred pharmacy in the initial coverage phase, a 30-day supply costs tier 1: $0.00; tier 2: $20.00; tier 3: 18%; tier 4: 30%; tier 5: 29%.
CMS gives the plan's contract (H0104) an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
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Plan facts come from the CMS quarterly prescription drug plan public use files; the premium split, Extra Help premium, MOOP and plan type from the CMS Landscape file; the Part B giveback and health benefits from the CMS plan benefit package (PBP) files.