Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Optimum (PPO) in Santa Fe County, New Mexico — 2026 plan details
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward
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Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Optimum (PPO) (H1666-020) is a $90-premium Medicare Advantage PPO from Health Care Service Corporation available in Santa Fe County, New Mexico in 2026, with a 3.0-star overall rating, a $4,250 in-network out-of-pocket maximum, and a $300 annual Part D drug deductible.
Plan facts (CMS CY2026 Landscape file)
| Organization | Health Care Service Corporation |
|---|---|
| Plan name | Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Optimum (PPO) |
| Contract ID | H1666 |
| Plan ID | 020 |
| Segment ID | 0 |
| Contract year | 2026 |
| Contract category | MA-PD |
| Plan type | PPO |
| SNP | No |
| Monthly consolidated premium | $90.00 |
| Part C premium | $90.00 |
| Part D basic premium | $18.80 |
| Part D total premium | $0.00 |
| Annual Part D deductible | $300.00 |
| Maximum out-of-pocket (in-network) | $4250.00 |
| Overall star rating | 3.0 |
How this plan is structured
- $90 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.
- $4,250 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 = Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe County
The CMS CY2026 Landscape file lists 46 Medicare Advantage plans in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, of which 0 carry a 5.0-star overall rating and 38 have a $0 consolidated monthly premium. Consolidated premiums range from $0.00 to $114.00 per month, and in-network out-of-pocket maximums range from $3250.00 to $9250.00.
For the full county plan directory, see all Medicare plans in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
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 — H1666-020.
- Call the plan (Health Care Service Corporation) 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 H1666-020 means
CMS assigns every Medicare Advantage and Part D offering a plan identifier made of three parts. In H1666-020, the leading H marks the contract type (H = Medicare Advantage / Part C contract), the four digits 1666 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 Cross Medicare Advantage Optimum (PPO) an HMO or PPO?
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Optimum (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage plan.
Does Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Optimum (PPO) include prescription drug coverage?
Yes — Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Optimum (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 Cross Medicare Advantage Optimum (PPO)?
The 2026 in-network maximum out-of-pocket limit for Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Optimum (PPO) is $4250.00, per the CMS CY2026 Landscape file.
What counties offer Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Optimum (PPO) (H1666-020)?
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Optimum (PPO) (H1666-020) is offered in twelve New Mexico counties: Bernalillo County, Chaves County, Curry County, Dona Ana County, Otero County, Quay County, Roosevelt County, Sandoval County, Santa Fe County, Taos County, Torrance County, and Valencia 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.