Forever Blue 770 (PPO) in Montgomery County, New York — 2026 plan details
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward
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Forever Blue 770 (PPO) (H5526-018) is a $220-premium Medicare Advantage PPO from Highmark Health available in Montgomery County, New York in 2026, with a 4.5-star overall rating, a $6,700 in-network out-of-pocket maximum, and a $615 annual Part D drug deductible.
Plan facts (CMS CY2026 Landscape file)
| Organization | Highmark Health |
|---|---|
| Plan name | Forever Blue 770 (PPO) |
| Contract ID | H5526 |
| Plan ID | 018 |
| Segment ID | 0 |
| Contract year | 2026 |
| Contract category | MA-PD |
| Plan type | PPO |
| SNP | No |
| Monthly consolidated premium | $220.00 |
| Part C premium | $115.60 |
| Part D basic premium | $104.40 |
| Part D total premium | $104.40 |
| Annual Part D deductible | $615.00 |
| Maximum out-of-pocket (in-network) | $6700.00 |
| Overall star rating | 4.5 |
How this plan is structured
- $220 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.
- $6,700 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 = Montgomery 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 Montgomery County
The CMS CY2026 Landscape file lists 44 Medicare Advantage plans in Montgomery County, New York, of which 0 carry a 5.0-star overall rating and 19 have a $0 consolidated monthly premium. Consolidated premiums range from $0.00 to $220.00 per month, and in-network out-of-pocket maximums range from $3400.00 to $9250.00.
For the full county plan directory, see all Medicare plans in Montgomery County, New York.
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 — H5526-018.
- Call the plan (Highmark Health) 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 H5526-018 means
CMS assigns every Medicare Advantage and Part D offering a plan identifier made of three parts. In H5526-018, the leading H marks the contract type (H = Medicare Advantage / Part C contract), the four digits 5526 are the contract number issued to the organization, and the three-digit 018 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 Forever Blue 770 (PPO) an HMO or PPO?
Forever Blue 770 (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage plan.
Does Forever Blue 770 (PPO) include prescription drug coverage?
Yes — Forever Blue 770 (PPO) is a Medicare Advantage plan with prescription drug coverage (MA-PD) and a $615.00 annual Part D drug deductible for 2026.
What is the maximum out-of-pocket cost for Forever Blue 770 (PPO)?
The 2026 in-network maximum out-of-pocket limit for Forever Blue 770 (PPO) is $6700.00, per the CMS CY2026 Landscape file.
What counties offer Forever Blue 770 (PPO) (H5526-018)?
Forever Blue 770 (PPO) (H5526-018) is offered in ten New York counties: Albany County, Columbia County, Fulton County, Greene County, Montgomery County, Rensselaer County, Saratoga County, Schenectady County, Warren County, and Washington 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.