Plan year 2027 · Medicare Part DCMS files of Sept. 22 and Oct. 1, 2026
Blue MedicareRx Premier, 2027
S2893Contract003Plan
Stand-alone drug plan · sold in the Central New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont) region
Run by Anthem Insurance Co. & Bcbsma & Bcbsri & Bcbsvt (contract S2893), sold as Blue MedicareRx, owned by Elevance Health, Inc. & BCBSMA & BCBSRI & BCBSVT
Blue MedicareRx Premier (S2893-003) costs $284.70 a month in 2027, up $46.10 from 2026. Its drug deductible is $0.
What changes from 2026 to 2027?
| What you pay or get | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly premium | $238.60 | $284.70 | ▲up $46.10 |
| 6 lines do not change | |||
| Drug deductible | $0 | $0 | no change |
| Drug tier 1, preferred generic | $6 | $6 | no change |
| Drug tier 2, generic | $12 | $12 | no change |
| Drug tier 3, preferred brand | $40 | $40 | no change |
| Drug tier 4, non-preferred drug | 44% of the cost | 44% of the cost | no change |
| Drug tier 5, specialty tier | 33% of the cost | 33% 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 | $6 | $6 | $1 |
| Tier 2 | Generic | $12 | $12 | $7 |
| Tier 3 | Preferred Brand | $40 | $40 | $30 |
| Tier 4 | Non-Preferred Drug | 44% of the cost | 44% of the cost | 35% of the cost |
| Tier 5 | Specialty Tier | 33% of the cost | 33% of the cost | 33% 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?
10 stand-alone drug plans are sold in the Central New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont) region for 2027. 9 plans cost less a month; the lowest is Wellcare Value Script at $13.30. With Extra Help its premium is $250.90 a month. With Extra Help, 3 plans in the region cost $0 a month: Wellcare Classic, Blue MedicareRx Value Plus, Humana Basic Rx Plan (marked below).
| Plan | Monthly premium | Deductible | Premium with Extra Help |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellcare Value ScriptS4802-137 | $13.30 | $700 | $13.30 |
| Wellcare ClassicS4802-076 | $21.30 | $700 | $0 |
| Blue MedicareRx Value PlusS2893-001 | $25.50 | $700 | $0 |
| Humana Basic Rx PlanS5884-102 | $26.10 | $700 | $0 |
| Humana Value Rx PlanS5884-182 | $107.30 | $687 | $73.50 |
| AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHCS5921-348 | $122.20 | $700 | $88.40 |
| Humana Premier Rx PlanS5884-149 | $146.30 | $350 | $112.50 |
| HealthSpring Assurance RxS5715-023 | $158.60 | $700 | $124.80 |
| AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHCS5921-385 | $239.80 | $300 | $206 |
| Blue MedicareRx PremierS2893-003 | $284.70 | $0 | $250.90 |
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
- S2893-003
- Legal name of the contract
- Anthem Insurance Co. & Bcbsma & Bcbsri & Bcbsvt
- Sold as
- Blue MedicareRx
- Parent company
- Elevance Health, Inc. & BCBSMA & BCBSRI & BCBSVT
- Plan type
- PDP
- 2026 star rating of the contract
- drug plan 4 of 5
- Members, September 2026
- 13,517
- Plan website, as filed with CMS
- www.RxMedicarePlans.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 Blue MedicareRx plan for 2027Its contracts, counties and plans that end
- The other 1 plan of contract S2893Same 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.