BlueRx Essential (PDP) in Alabama (statewide PDP) — 2026 plan details

Last updated Jul 22, 2026

Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward

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BlueRx Essential (PDP) (S1030-006) is a $0-premium Medicare Part D prescription drug plan from BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama offered statewide across Alabama in 2026, with a -star overall rating and a $615 annual Part D drug deductible.

Plan facts (CMS CY2026 Landscape file)

OrganizationBlueCross BlueShield of Alabama
Plan nameBlueRx Essential (PDP)
Contract IDS1030
Plan ID006
Segment ID0
Contract year2026
Contract categoryPDP
Plan typePDP
SNPNo
Monthly consolidated premium
Part D basic premium$76.20
Part D total premium$76.20
Annual Part D deductible$615.00
Overall star rating

How this plan is structured

  • $0 monthly premium. This is the Part D plan premium; the standard 2026 Medicare Part B premium of $202.90 per month still applies separately. See the 2026 Medicare Part B premium.
  • Service area = Alabama statewide. Standalone Part D plans are sold by state region; a permanent move to another PDP region triggers a Special Enrollment Period to switch plans. See how moving changes your Medicare options.

What S1030-006 means

CMS assigns every Medicare Advantage and Part D offering a plan identifier made of three parts. In S1030-006, the leading S marks the contract type (S = standalone Part D prescription drug contract), the four digits 1030 are the contract number issued to the organization, and the three-digit 006 is the plan benefit package under that contract. The segment ID 0 identifies the service-area segment within the plan (0 = the default single segment).

Frequently asked questions

Is BlueRx Essential (PDP) a Medicare Advantage plan or a Part D drug plan?

BlueRx Essential (PDP) is a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP) sold statewide in Alabama.

Does BlueRx Essential (PDP) include prescription drug coverage?

Yes — BlueRx Essential (PDP) is a standalone Part D prescription drug plan with a $615.00 annual drug deductible for 2026.

What is the out-of-pocket maximum for BlueRx Essential (PDP)?

As a Part D prescription drug plan, BlueRx Essential (PDP) does not have a Medicare Advantage out-of-pocket maximum; Part D catastrophic coverage rules apply.

Where is BlueRx Essential (PDP) (S1030-006) offered?

BlueRx Essential (PDP) (S1030-006) is offered statewide across Alabama.

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