Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Core (HMO)
Available to residents of Douglas County, NE for 2026. Contract H3170, plan 003, segment 1.
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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 |
| Health plan deductible (in-network) | None |
| In-network out-of-pocket maximum | $4,100.00? |
| Drug deductible | $400.00Tier 1, 2 and 3 exempt |
| Drug out-of-pocket threshold | $2,100.00 |
| Plan type | HMO? |
| Contract / plan | H3170-003-1 |
| Offered by | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska |
| Parent organization | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska |
| Formulary drugs | 3,539 |
| Formulary exception tier | 4? |
| Pharmacy search | Medicare.NebraskaBlue.com/MedicareAdvantage/FindAPharmacy |
| Member services | (844)899-6060TTY 711 |
CMS star ratings
- Overall
- —
- Health plan (Part C)
- —
- Drug plan (Part D)
- 2.5 out of 5 stars for Drug plan (Part D)
Published per contract — every plan under contract H3170 shares this rating.
Plan health benefits
| Service | In-network |
|---|---|
| Doctor visits | |
| Primary care doctor | $0 copay |
| Specialist | $35 copay |
| Other health care professional | $0–$35 copay |
| Additional telehealth services | $0–$55 copay |
| Preventive care | |
| Medicare-covered preventive services | $0 copay |
| Annual physical exam | $0 copay |
| Kidney disease education | $0 copay |
| Glaucoma screening | $0 copay |
| Diabetes self-management training | $0 copay |
| Diagnostic tests, labs and imaging | |
| Diagnostic tests and procedures | $0–$350 copay(authorization required) |
| Lab services | $0 copay(authorization required) |
| Diagnostic radiology (e.g. MRI, CT) | $0–$195 copay(authorization required) |
| Therapeutic radiology | 20% coinsurance(authorization required) |
| Outpatient x-rays | $25 copay(authorization required) |
| Emergency and urgent care | |
| Emergency room | $135 copay |
| Urgent care | $55 copay |
| Worldwide emergency coverage | $135 copay · $50,000 plan limit |
| Worldwide urgent care | $135 copay · $50,000 plan limit |
| Worldwide emergency transportation | $135 copay |
| Hospital care | |
| Inpatient hospital stay | $400 per day for days 1–4; $0 per day for days 5–90(authorization required) |
| Outpatient hospital services | $350 copay(authorization required) |
| Outpatient observation | $350 copay |
| Ambulatory surgical center | $300 copay(authorization required) |
| Outpatient blood services | $0 copay |
| Skilled nursing and home health | |
| Skilled nursing facility | $0 per day for days 1–20; $214 per day for days 21–60; $0 per day for days 61–100(authorization required) |
| Home health care | $0 copay(authorization required) |
| Kidney dialysis | 20% coinsurance |
| Rehabilitation | |
| Occupational therapy | $35 copay(authorization required) |
| Physical therapy and speech-language therapy | $35 copay(authorization required) |
| Cardiac rehabilitation | $35 copay |
| Pulmonary rehabilitation | $15 copay |
| Mental health and substance use | |
| Inpatient psychiatric hospital stay | $420 per day for days 1–4; $0 per day for days 5–90(authorization required) |
| Outpatient mental health, individual session | $35 copay |
| Outpatient mental health, group session | $35 copay |
| Psychiatrist, individual session | $35 copay |
| Psychiatrist, group session | $35 copay |
| Partial hospitalization | $60 copay |
| Intensive outpatient program | $60 copay |
| Outpatient substance use, individual session | $35 copay |
| Outpatient substance use, group session | $35 copay |
| Opioid treatment program | $35 copay |
| Ambulance and transportation | |
| Ground ambulance | $350 copay(authorization required) |
| Air ambulance | $350 copay(authorization required) |
| Transportation to plan-approved locations | Not covered |
| Medical equipment and supplies | |
| Durable medical equipment (e.g. wheelchairs, oxygen) | 20% coinsurance(authorization required) |
| Prosthetics (e.g. braces, artificial limbs) | 20% coinsurance(authorization required) |
| Medical supplies | 20% coinsurance(authorization required) |
| Diabetes supplies | 0%–20% coinsurance |
| Diabetic therapeutic shoes or inserts | 20% coinsurance |
| Chiropractic, acupuncture and foot care | |
| Chiropractic (Medicare-covered) | $20 copay(authorization required) |
| Routine chiropractic care | $20 copay(authorization required) |
| Acupuncture | Not covered |
| Foot exams and treatment (Medicare-covered) | $35 copay |
| Routine foot care | Not covered |
| Dental? | |
| Medicare-covered dental services | $35 copay |
| Preventive dental plan limit | $1,200 plan limit every year |
| Oral exams | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Cleanings | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Fluoride treatment | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Dental x-rays | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Other diagnostic dental services | $0 copay |
| Other preventive dental services | $0 copay |
| Restorative services (fillings, crowns) | $0 copay |
| Endodontics (root canals) | $0 copay |
| Periodontics (gum disease) | $0 copay |
| Dentures and other removable prosthodontics | $0 copay |
| Maxillofacial prosthetics | $0 copay |
| Implants | $0 copay |
| Bridges and other fixed prosthodontics | $0 copay |
| Oral and maxillofacial surgery | $0 copay |
| Orthodontics | Not covered |
| Adjunctive general services | Not covered |
| Vision? | |
| Eye exam (Medicare-covered) | $35 copay |
| Routine eye exam | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Eyewear after cataract surgery (Medicare-covered) | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Eyewear plan limit | $300 plan limit every year |
| Contact lenses | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Eyeglasses (frames and lenses) | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Eyeglass lenses | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Eyeglass frames | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Eyewear upgrades | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Hearing? | |
| Hearing exam (Medicare-covered) | $0–$35 copay |
| Routine hearing exam | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Hearing aid fitting and evaluation | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Hearing aids (all types) | $395–$1,595 copay(limits apply) |
| 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 | $35 copay(authorization required, step therapy may apply) |
| Chemotherapy and radiation drugs | 0%–20% coinsurance(authorization required, step therapy may apply) |
| Other Part B drugs | 0%–20% coinsurance(authorization required, step therapy may apply) |
| Other extra benefits? | |
| Over-the-counter (OTC) allowance | $50 allowance every three months |
| Meals after a hospital stay or for a chronic condition | $0 copay |
| Fitness benefit | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Health education | Not covered |
| Nutritional / dietary benefit | Not covered |
| Extra smoking and tobacco cessation counseling | Not covered |
| Enhanced disease management | Not covered |
| Telemonitoring | Not covered |
| Remote access technologies (web/phone, nurse line) | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| 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. Contact the plan for the full Evidence of Coverage.
Drug tiers — preferred pharmacy, initial coverage
| Tier | Cost-sharing |
|---|---|
| Tier 1 | $0.00 |
| Tier 2 | $14.00 |
| Tier 3 | $47.00 |
| Tier 4 | $100.00 |
| Tier 5 | 28% |
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 | $2.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tier 2: Generic | $14.00 | $14.00 | $14.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $0.00 |
| Tier 3: Preferred Brand | $47.00 | $47.00 | $47.00 | $141.00 | $141.00 | $131.00 |
| Initial coverage phase | ||||||
| Tier 1: Preferred Generic | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tier 2: Generic | $14.00 | $14.00 | $14.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $0.00 |
| Tier 3: Preferred Brand | $47.00 | $47.00 | $47.00 | $141.00 | $141.00 | $131.00 |
| Tier 4: Non-Preferred Drug | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 | $290.00 |
| Tier 5: Specialty Tier | 28% | 28% | 28% | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 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 7 other NE counties
Benefits in plain text
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Core (HMO) (H3170-003-1) is a 2026 HMO Medicare Advantage plan offered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, available to residents of Douglas County, NE.
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.
There is no in-network deductible for health services.
Its in-network out-of-pocket maximum is $4,100.00.
The drug deductible is $400.00. Tier 1, 2 and 3 exempt.
The plan's formulary lists 3,539 drugs.
At a preferred pharmacy in the initial coverage phase, a 30-day supply costs tier 1: $0.00; tier 2: $14.00; tier 3: $47.00; tier 4: $100.00; tier 5: 28%.
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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.