Blue Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO) in Russell County, Kansas — 2026 plan details
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward
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Blue Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO) (H7063-012) is a $0-premium Medicare Advantage PPO from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas available in Russell County, Kansas in 2026, with a 3.5-star overall rating, a $3,700 in-network out-of-pocket maximum, and a $300 annual Part D drug deductible.
Plan facts (CMS CY2026 Landscape file)
| Organization | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Plan name | Blue Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO) |
| Contract ID | H7063 |
| Plan ID | 012 |
| Segment ID | 0 |
| Contract year | 2026 |
| Contract category | MA-PD |
| Plan type | PPO |
| SNP | No |
| Monthly consolidated premium | $0.00 |
| Part C premium | $0.00 |
| Part D basic premium | $0.00 |
| Part D total premium | $0.00 |
| Annual Part D deductible | $300.00 |
| Maximum out-of-pocket (in-network) | $3700.00 |
| Overall star rating | 3.5 |
How this plan is structured
- $0 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.
- $3,700 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 = Russell 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 Russell County
The CMS CY2026 Landscape file lists 25 Medicare Advantage plans in Russell County, Kansas, of which 0 carry a 5.0-star overall rating and 15 have a $0 consolidated monthly premium. Consolidated premiums range from $0.00 to $55.20 per month, and in-network out-of-pocket maximums range from $3500.00 to $9250.00.
For the full county plan directory, see all Medicare plans in Russell County, Kansas.
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 — H7063-012.
- Call the plan (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas) 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 H7063-012 means
CMS assigns every Medicare Advantage and Part D offering a plan identifier made of three parts. In H7063-012, the leading H marks the contract type (H = Medicare Advantage / Part C contract), the four digits 7063 are the contract number issued to the organization, and the three-digit 012 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 Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO) an HMO or PPO?
Blue Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage plan.
Does Blue Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO) include prescription drug coverage?
Yes — Blue Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO) is a Medicare Advantage plan with prescription drug coverage (MA-PD) and a $300.00 annual Part D drug deductible for 2026.
What is the maximum out-of-pocket cost for Blue Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO)?
The 2026 in-network maximum out-of-pocket limit for Blue Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO) is $3700.00, per the CMS CY2026 Landscape file.
What counties offer Blue Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO) (H7063-012)?
Blue Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO) (H7063-012) is offered in 51 Kansas counties: Allen County, Anderson County, Atchison County, Bourbon County, Brown County, Butler County, Chase County, Chautauqua County, Cherokee County, Coffey County, Cowley County, Crawford County, Dickinson County, Doniphan County, Douglas County, Elk County, Ellsworth County, Franklin County, Geary County, Greenwood County, Harper County, Harvey County, Jackson County, Jefferson County, Kingman County, Labette County, Leavenworth County, Lincoln County, Linn County, Lyon County, Marion County, McPherson County, Miami County, Montgomery County, Morris County, Nemaha County, Neosho County, Osage County, Ottawa County, Pottawatomie County, Reno County, Rice County, Riley County, Russell County, Saline County, Sedgwick County, Shawnee County, Sumner County, Wabaunsee County, Wilson County, and Woodson 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.