Medicare HMO Blue ValueRx (HMO) in Bristol County, Massachusetts — 2026 plan details
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward
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Medicare HMO Blue ValueRx (HMO) (H2261-022) is a $65-premium Medicare Advantage HMO from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc. available in Bristol County, Massachusetts in 2026, with a 4.5-star overall rating, a $3,750 in-network out-of-pocket maximum, and a $320 annual Part D drug deductible.
Plan facts (CMS CY2026 Landscape file)
| Organization | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Plan name | Medicare HMO Blue ValueRx (HMO) |
| Contract ID | H2261 |
| Plan ID | 022 |
| Segment ID | 1 |
| Contract year | 2026 |
| Contract category | MA-PD |
| Plan type | HMO |
| SNP | No |
| Monthly consolidated premium | $65.00 |
| Part C premium | $29.00 |
| Part D basic premium | $36.00 |
| Part D total premium | $36.00 |
| Annual Part D deductible | $320.00 |
| Maximum out-of-pocket (in-network) | $3750.00 |
| Overall star rating | 4.5 |
How this plan is structured
- $65 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.
- HMO plan type. In an HMO-style Medicare Advantage plan, in-network care and primary-care referral rules generally apply. See how Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plans differ.
- $3,750 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 = Bristol 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 Bristol County
The CMS CY2026 Landscape file lists 54 Medicare Advantage plans in Bristol County, Massachusetts, of which 0 carry a 5.0-star overall rating and 24 have a $0 consolidated monthly premium. Consolidated premiums range from $0.00 to $325.00 per month, and in-network out-of-pocket maximums range from $0.00 to $9250.00.
For the full county plan directory, see all Medicare plans in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
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 — H2261-022.
- Call the plan (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc.) 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 H2261-022 means
CMS assigns every Medicare Advantage and Part D offering a plan identifier made of three parts. In H2261-022, the leading H marks the contract type (H = Medicare Advantage / Part C contract), the four digits 2261 are the contract number issued to the organization, and the three-digit 022 is the plan benefit package under that contract. The segment ID 1 identifies the service-area segment within the plan (0 = the default single segment).
Frequently asked questions
Is Medicare HMO Blue ValueRx (HMO) an HMO or PPO?
Medicare HMO Blue ValueRx (HMO) is an HMO — a Health Maintenance Organization-style Medicare Advantage plan, meaning in-network care and referral rules generally apply.
Does Medicare HMO Blue ValueRx (HMO) include prescription drug coverage?
Yes — Medicare HMO Blue ValueRx (HMO) is a Medicare Advantage plan with prescription drug coverage (MA-PD) and a $320.00 annual Part D drug deductible for 2026.
What is the maximum out-of-pocket cost for Medicare HMO Blue ValueRx (HMO)?
The 2026 in-network maximum out-of-pocket limit for Medicare HMO Blue ValueRx (HMO) is $3750.00, per the CMS CY2026 Landscape file.
What counties offer Medicare HMO Blue ValueRx (HMO) (H2261-022)?
Medicare HMO Blue ValueRx (HMO) (H2261-022) is offered in eleven Massachusetts counties: Barnstable County, Bristol County, Essex County, Franklin County, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Middlesex County, Norfolk County, Plymouth County, Suffolk County, and Worcester 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.