Plan year 2027 · Medicare AdvantageCMS files of Sept. 22 and Oct. 1, 2026
Anthem Medicare Advantage, 2027
R5941Contract016Plan
Regional PPO · 212 counties in Indiana, Kentucky
Run by Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. (contract R5941), sold as Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, owned by Elevance Health, Inc.
Anthem Medicare Advantage (R5941-016) costs $123 a month in 2027, up $26 from 2026, with an in-network out-of-pocket limit of $9,250.
What changes from 2026 to 2027?
| What you pay or get | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly premium | $97 | $123 | ▲up $26 |
| Skilled nursing facility, in network | $0 a day for days 1–20, then $218 a day for days 21–100 | $0 a day for days 1–20, then $221 a day for days 21–100 | ▲up $30for a 30-day stay |
| Drug tier 1, preferred generic | $5 | $0 | ▼down $5 |
| Drug tier 2, generic | $13 | $10 | ▼down $3 |
| Drug tier 4, non-preferred drug | 30% of the cost | 29% of the cost | ▼down 1 point |
| 16 lines do not change | |||
| In-network out-of-pocket limit | $9,250 | $9,250 | no change |
| Drug deductible | $45 | $45 | no change |
| Part B premium reduction, monthly | none | none | no change |
| Primary care visit | $0 copay | $0 copay | no change |
| Specialist visit | $40 copay | $40 copay | no change |
| Emergency room | $115 copay | $115 copay | no change |
| Medical deductible, in network | $500 | $500 | no change |
| Hospital stay, in network | $345 a day for days 1–7, then $0 a day for days 8–90 | $345 a day for days 1–7, then $0 a day for days 8–90 | no change |
| Ground ambulance, in network | $350 copay | $350 copay | no change |
| Comprehensive dental, yearly limit | not offered | not offered | no change |
| Eyewear, yearly limit | not offered | not offered | no change |
| Hearing aids, yearly limit for both ears | $2,000 a year | $2,000 a year | no change |
| Over-the-counter items, yearly | $140 a year | $140 a year | no change |
| Counties served | 212 | 212 | no change |
| Drug tier 3, preferred brand | 25% of the cost | 25% of the cost | no change |
| Drug tier 5, specialty tier | 32% of the cost | 32% of the cost | no change |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision); CMS plan benefit package files, 2027 and 2026; CMS plan crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026). Plan details can change during the year; confirm on Medicare Plan Finder.
What will prescriptions cost?
| Tier | What the tier holds | 2026, standard pharmacy | 2027, standard pharmacy | 2027, preferred pharmacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Preferred Generic | $5 | $0 | $0 |
| Tier 2 | Generic | $13 | $10 | $5 |
| Tier 3 | Preferred Brand | 25% of the cost | 25% of the cost | 25% of the cost |
| Tier 4 | Non-Preferred Drug | 30% of the cost | 29% of the cost | 29% of the cost |
| Tier 5 | Specialty Tier | 32% of the cost | 32% of the cost | 32% of the cost |
Source: CMS plan benefit package files, 2027 and 2026. Insulin is capped at $35 a month by law. A drug's tier is set by the plan's formulary.
How does it compare with plans sold where it is?
In the counties it serves, 139 plans open to everyone are sold for 2027, this one included. Against the others, 119 plans have a lower out-of-pocket limit, 4 the same, 15 a higher one. On the premium, 138 plans have a lower premium.
Out-of-pocket limits of the 139 plans open to everyone
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision).
Where is it sold, and what does it cost there?
The premium and the out-of-pocket limit are the same in all 212 counties: $123 a month and $9,250.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision).
Who runs this plan?
- Plan ID
- R5941-016
- Legal name of the contract
- Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc.
- Sold as
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Parent company
- Elevance Health, Inc.
- Plan type
- Regional PPO
- 2026 star rating of the contract
- 3.5 of 5 overall; health plan 3.5 of 5, drug plan 4 of 5
- Members, September 2026
- 7,169
- Plan website, as filed with CMS
- https://shop.anthem.com/medicare
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision); CMS 2026 Star Ratings (October 2025); CMS monthly enrollment by plan and by county, September 2026 (CMS hides counts under 11). CMS publishes the 2027 Star Ratings in October 2026.
What else should you check?
- Other 2027 plans in Lake, INWhere most of its members live; premiums and limits side by side
- Every Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield plan for 2027Its contracts, counties and plans that end
- The other 2 plans of contract R5941Same company, same contract
- Is your prescription covered?Coverage share and tier for 2,259 drugs
Data, not advice. These are the plan's filed amounts, not a quote for you; confirm on Medicare Plan Finder or call the plan before you enroll.