BlueMedicare Patriot (PPO) in Lee County, Florida — 2026 plan details

Last updated Jul 18, 2026

Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward

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BlueMedicare Patriot (PPO) (H5434-042) is a $0-premium Medicare Advantage PPO from Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation available in Lee County, Florida in 2026, with a 3.5-star overall rating, a $6,750 in-network out-of-pocket maximum, and a $0 annual Part D drug deductible.

Plan facts (CMS CY2026 Landscape file)

OrganizationGuidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Plan nameBlueMedicare Patriot (PPO)
Contract IDH5434
Plan ID042
Segment ID0
Contract year2026
Contract categoryMA
Plan typePPO
SNPNo
Monthly consolidated premium
Part C premium$0.00
Part D basic premium
Part D total premium
Annual Part D deductible
Maximum out-of-pocket (in-network)$6750.00
Overall star rating3.5

How this plan is structured

How it compares in Lee County

The CMS CY2026 Landscape file lists 78 Medicare Advantage plans in Lee County, Florida, of which 0 carry a 5.0-star overall rating and 59 have a $0 consolidated monthly premium. Consolidated premiums range from $0.00 to $184.00 per month, and in-network out-of-pocket maximums range from $500.00 to $9250.00.

For the full county plan directory, see all Medicare plans in Lee County, Florida.

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:

  1. Open the plan's official Medicare.gov page and use its provider-directory link: Medicare.gov Plan Finder — H5434-042.
  2. Call the plan (Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation) using the member-services number listed on that plan page and ask whether each doctor, hospital, and pharmacy is in-network for 2026.
  3. Get free, unbiased help from your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) — see free unbiased Medicare help from SHIP.

What H5434-042 means

CMS assigns every Medicare Advantage and Part D offering a plan identifier made of three parts. In H5434-042, the leading H marks the contract type (H = Medicare Advantage / Part C contract), the four digits 5434 are the contract number issued to the organization, and the three-digit 042 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 BlueMedicare Patriot (PPO) an HMO or PPO?

BlueMedicare Patriot (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage plan.

Does BlueMedicare Patriot (PPO) include prescription drug coverage?

BlueMedicare Patriot (PPO) does not include Part D prescription drug coverage in its consolidated benefits.

What is the maximum out-of-pocket cost for BlueMedicare Patriot (PPO)?

The 2026 in-network maximum out-of-pocket limit for BlueMedicare Patriot (PPO) is $6750.00, per the CMS CY2026 Landscape file.

What counties offer BlueMedicare Patriot (PPO) (H5434-042)?

BlueMedicare Patriot (PPO) (H5434-042) is offered in twelve Florida counties: Charlotte County, Citrus County, Collier County, Hernando County, Highlands County, Hillsborough County, Lee County, Manatee County, Pasco County, Pinellas County, Polk County, and Sarasota County.

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