BCN Advantage Elements (HMO-POS) in Arenac County, Michigan — 2026 plan details
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward
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BCN Advantage Elements (HMO-POS) (H5883-001) is a $0-premium Medicare Advantage HMO-POS from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co. available in Arenac County, Michigan in 2026, with a 4.5-star overall rating, a $4,500 in-network out-of-pocket maximum, and a $0 annual Part D drug deductible.
Plan facts (CMS CY2026 Landscape file)
| Organization | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co. |
|---|---|
| Plan name | BCN Advantage Elements (HMO-POS) |
| Contract ID | H5883 |
| Plan ID | 001 |
| Segment ID | 3 |
| Contract year | 2026 |
| Contract category | MA |
| Plan type | HMO-POS |
| SNP | No |
| 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) | $4500.00 |
| Overall star rating | 4.5 |
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.
- HMO-POS 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.
- $4,500 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 = Arenac 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 Arenac County
The CMS CY2026 Landscape file lists 69 Medicare Advantage plans in Arenac County, Michigan, 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 $291.30 per month, and in-network out-of-pocket maximums range from $4000.00 to $9250.00.
For the full county plan directory, see all Medicare plans in Arenac County, Michigan.
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 — H5883-001.
- Call the plan (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.) 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 H5883-001 means
CMS assigns every Medicare Advantage and Part D offering a plan identifier made of three parts. In H5883-001, the leading H marks the contract type (H = Medicare Advantage / Part C contract), the four digits 5883 are the contract number issued to the organization, and the three-digit 001 is the plan benefit package under that contract. The segment ID 3 identifies the service-area segment within the plan (0 = the default single segment).
Frequently asked questions
Is BCN Advantage Elements (HMO-POS) an HMO or PPO?
BCN Advantage Elements (HMO-POS) is an HMO-POS — a Health Maintenance Organization-style Medicare Advantage plan, meaning in-network care and referral rules generally apply.
Does BCN Advantage Elements (HMO-POS) include prescription drug coverage?
BCN Advantage Elements (HMO-POS) does not include Part D prescription drug coverage in its consolidated benefits.
What is the maximum out-of-pocket cost for BCN Advantage Elements (HMO-POS)?
The 2026 in-network maximum out-of-pocket limit for BCN Advantage Elements (HMO-POS) is $4500.00, per the CMS CY2026 Landscape file.
What counties offer BCN Advantage Elements (HMO-POS) (H5883-001)?
BCN Advantage Elements (HMO-POS) (H5883-001) is offered in 70 Michigan counties: Alcona County, Allegan County, Alpena County, Antrim County, Arenac County, Barry County, Bay County, Benzie County, Berrien County, Branch County, Calhoun County, Charlevoix County, Cheboygan County, Clare County, Clinton County, Crawford County, Eaton County, Emmet County, Genesee County, Gladwin County, Grand Traverse County, Gratiot County, Hillsdale County, Huron County, Ingham County, Ionia County, Iosco County, Isabella County, Jackson County, Kalamazoo County, Kalkaska County, Kent County, Lake County, Lapeer County, Leelanau County, Lenawee County, Livingston County, Luce County, Mackinac County, Macomb County, Manistee County, Mason County, Mecosta County, Midland County, Missaukee County, Monroe County, Montcalm County, Montmorency County, Muskegon County, Newaygo County, Oakland County, Oceana County, Ogemaw County, Osceola County, Oscoda County, Otsego County, Ottawa County, Presque Isle County, Roscommon County, Saginaw County, Sanilac County, Schoolcraft County, Shiawassee County, St. Clair County, St. Joseph County, Tuscola County, Van Buren County, Washtenaw County, Wayne County, and Wexford 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.