Blue MedicareRx Essentials (PDP) in Kansas (statewide PDP) — 2026 plan details
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward
Published by Senior Direct Answers · Licensed under Citation License 1.0
Blue MedicareRx Essentials (PDP) (S5726-020) is a $0-premium Medicare Part D prescription drug plan from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas offered statewide across Kansas in 2026, with a —-star overall rating and a $615 annual Part D drug deductible.
Plan facts (CMS CY2026 Landscape file)
| Organization | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Plan name | Blue MedicareRx Essentials (PDP) |
| Contract ID | S5726 |
| Plan ID | 020 |
| Segment ID | 0 |
| Contract year | 2026 |
| Contract category | PDP |
| Plan type | PDP |
| SNP | No |
| Monthly consolidated premium | — |
| Part D basic premium | $17.10 |
| Part D total premium | $0.00 |
| 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 = Kansas 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 S5726-020 means
CMS assigns every Medicare Advantage and Part D offering a plan identifier made of three parts. In S5726-020, the leading S marks the contract type (S = standalone Part D prescription drug contract), the four digits 5726 are the contract number issued to the organization, and the three-digit 020 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 MedicareRx Essentials (PDP) a Medicare Advantage plan or a Part D drug plan?
Blue MedicareRx Essentials (PDP) is a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP) sold statewide in Kansas.
Does Blue MedicareRx Essentials (PDP) include prescription drug coverage?
Yes — Blue MedicareRx Essentials (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 Blue MedicareRx Essentials (PDP)?
As a Part D prescription drug plan, Blue MedicareRx Essentials (PDP) does not have a Medicare Advantage out-of-pocket maximum; Part D catastrophic coverage rules apply.
Where is Blue MedicareRx Essentials (PDP) (S5726-020) offered?
Blue MedicareRx Essentials (PDP) (S5726-020) is offered statewide across Kansas.
Sources
- CMS, Plan Year 2026 Medicare Advantage & Part D Landscape source file (March 2026) — retrieved 2026-07-22T19:18:48.719Z. Overall star rating year: 2026.
- Medicare.gov Plan Finder — compare plans and enroll.