Plan year 2027 · Medicare Part DCMS files of Sept. 22 and Oct. 1, 2026
BlueRx Essential, 2027
S1030Contract006Plan
Stand-alone drug plan · sold in the Alabama, Tennessee region
Run by BCBS of Alabama & Utic Insurance Company (contract S1030), sold as BlueRx (PDP), owned by BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama
BlueRx Essential (S1030-006) costs $61.10 a month in 2027, down $15.10 from 2026. Its drug deductible is $700 ($615 in 2026).
What changes from 2026 to 2027?
| What you pay or get | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly premium | $76.20 | $61.10 | ▼down $15.10 |
| Drug deductible | $615 | $700 | ▲up $85 |
| Drug tier 2, generic | $10 | $9 | ▼down $1 |
| Drug tier 4, non-preferred drug | 41% of the cost | 40% of the cost | ▼down 1 point |
| 3 lines do not change | |||
| Drug tier 1, preferred generic | $2 | $2 | no change |
| Drug tier 3, preferred brand | 19% of the cost | 19% of the cost | no change |
| Drug tier 5, specialty tier | 25% of the cost | 25% 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 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Preferred Generic | $2 | $2 |
| Tier 2 | Generic | $10 | $9 |
| Tier 3 | Preferred Brand | 19% of the cost | 19% of the cost |
| Tier 4 | Non-Preferred Drug | 41% of the cost | 40% of the cost |
| Tier 5 | Specialty Tier | 25% of the cost | 25% 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 the other drug plans in its region?
11 stand-alone drug plans are sold in the Alabama, Tennessee region for 2027. 4 plans cost less a month; the lowest is Wellcare Value Script at $5.30. With Extra Help its premium is $47.40 a month. With Extra Help, 2 plans in the region cost $0 a month: Humana Basic Rx Plan, Wellcare Classic (marked below).
| Plan | Monthly premium | Deductible | Premium with Extra Help |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellcare Value ScriptS4802-147 | $5.30 | $700 | $5.30 |
| Humana Basic Rx PlanS5884-106 | $6.30 | $700 | $0 |
| Wellcare ClassicS4802-071 | $7.30 | $700 | $0 |
| Humana Value Rx PlanS5884-191 | $60 | $687 | $46.30 |
| BlueRx EssentialS1030-006 | $61.10 | $700 | $47.40 |
| HealthSpring Assurance RxS5715-033 | $110.40 | $700 | $96.70 |
| AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHCS5921-357 | $126.40 | $700 | $112.70 |
| Humana Premier Rx PlanS5884-158 | $127.90 | $350 | $114.20 |
| SilverScript ChoiceS5601-024 | $148.80 | $700 | $135.10 |
| BlueRx Enhanced PlusS1030-001 | $157.60 | $250 | $143.90 |
| AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHCS5921-393 | $204.60 | $300 | $190.90 |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision) (the Part D low-income beneficiary premium is what a member with Extra Help pays).
Who runs this plan?
- Plan ID
- S1030-006
- Legal name of the contract
- BCBS of Alabama & Utic Insurance Company
- Sold as
- BlueRx (PDP)
- Parent company
- BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama
- Plan type
- PDP
- 2026 star rating of the contract
- drug plan 2.5 of 5
- Members, September 2026
- 11,851
- Plan website, as filed with CMS
- www.bluerxalatenn.com
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?
- Every BlueRx (PDP) plan for 2027Its contracts, counties and plans that end
- The other 1 plan of contract S1030Same 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.