Blue Advantage Premier (PPO) in St. Clair County, Alabama — 2026 plan details
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward
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Blue Advantage Premier (PPO) (H0104-015) is a $163-premium Medicare Advantage PPO from BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama available in St. Clair County, Alabama in 2026, with a 3.5-star overall rating, a $2,900 in-network out-of-pocket maximum, and a $0 annual Part D drug deductible.
Plan facts (CMS CY2026 Landscape file)
| Organization | BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Plan name | Blue Advantage Premier (PPO) |
| Contract ID | H0104 |
| Plan ID | 015 |
| Segment ID | 0 |
| Contract year | 2026 |
| Contract category | MA-PD |
| Plan type | PPO |
| SNP | No |
| Monthly consolidated premium | $163.00 |
| Part C premium | $75.20 |
| Part D basic premium | $87.80 |
| Part D total premium | $87.80 |
| Annual Part D deductible | $0.00 |
| Maximum out-of-pocket (in-network) | $2900.00 |
| Overall star rating | 3.5 |
How this plan is structured
- $163 consolidated premium. A $0 or near-$0 consolidated premium does not remove the Part B premium — the standard 2026 Part B premium is $202.90 per month and still applies. See the 2026 Medicare Part B premium.
- PPO plan type. Plan-type rules determine in-network use and referrals. See how Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plans differ.
- $2,900 in-network out-of-pocket maximum. The MOOP is the annual cap on what a member pays in-network for covered Part A and Part B services. See how the Medicare Advantage MOOP works.
- Service area = St. Clair County. Medicare Advantage plans are sold by service area; moving out of the plan's service area triggers a Special Enrollment Period to switch plans. See how moving changes your Medicare options.
How it compares in St. Clair County
The CMS CY2026 Landscape file lists 66 Medicare Advantage plans in St. Clair County, Alabama, of which 0 carry a 5.0-star overall rating and 35 have a $0 consolidated monthly premium. Consolidated premiums range from $0.00 to $163.00 per month, and in-network out-of-pocket maximums range from $2900.00 to $9250.00.
For the full county plan directory, see all Medicare plans in St. Clair County, Alabama.
How to verify your doctors take this plan
Network participation changes throughout the year; we hold no provider-network data, so verify directly with these three sources before you decide:
- Open the plan's official Medicare.gov page and use its provider-directory link: Medicare.gov Plan Finder — H0104-015.
- Call the plan (BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama) using the member-services number listed on that plan page and ask whether each doctor, hospital, and pharmacy is in-network for 2026.
- Get free, unbiased help from your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) — see free unbiased Medicare help from SHIP.
What H0104-015 means
CMS assigns every Medicare Advantage and Part D offering a plan identifier made of three parts. In H0104-015, the leading H marks the contract type (H = Medicare Advantage / Part C contract), the four digits 0104 are the contract number issued to the organization, and the three-digit 015 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 Blue Advantage Premier (PPO) an HMO or PPO?
Blue Advantage Premier (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage plan.
Does Blue Advantage Premier (PPO) include prescription drug coverage?
Yes — Blue Advantage Premier (PPO) is a Medicare Advantage plan with prescription drug coverage (MA-PD) and a $0.00 annual Part D drug deductible for 2026.
What is the maximum out-of-pocket cost for Blue Advantage Premier (PPO)?
The 2026 in-network maximum out-of-pocket limit for Blue Advantage Premier (PPO) is $2900.00, per the CMS CY2026 Landscape file.
What counties offer Blue Advantage Premier (PPO) (H0104-015)?
Blue Advantage Premier (PPO) (H0104-015) is offered in 67 Alabama counties: Autauga County, Baldwin County, Barbour County, Bibb County, Blount County, Bullock County, Butler County, Calhoun County, Chambers County, Cherokee County, Chilton County, Choctaw County, Clarke County, Clay County, Cleburne County, Coffee County, Colbert County, Conecuh County, Coosa County, Covington County, Crenshaw County, Cullman County, Dale County, Dallas County, DeKalb County, Elmore County, Escambia County, Etowah County, Fayette County, Franklin County, Geneva County, Greene County, Hale County, Henry County, Houston County, Jackson County, Jefferson County, Lamar County, Lauderdale County, Lawrence County, Lee County, Limestone County, Lowndes County, Macon County, Madison County, Marengo County, Marion County, Marshall County, Mobile County, Monroe County, Montgomery County, Morgan County, Perry County, Pickens County, Pike County, Randolph County, Russell County, Shelby County, St. Clair County, Sumter County, Talladega County, Tallapoosa County, Tuscaloosa County, Walker County, Washington County, Wilcox County, and Winston County.
Sources
- CMS, Plan Year 2026 Medicare Advantage & Part D Landscape source file (March 2026) — retrieved 2026-07-18. Overall star rating year: 2026.
- Medicare.gov Plan Finder — compare plans and enroll.