Plan year 2027 · Medicare Part DCMS files of Sept. 22 and Oct. 1, 2026
Blue MedicareRx Value, 2027
S5726Contract013Plan
Stand-alone drug plan · sold in the Kansas region
Run by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (contract S5726), sold as Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, owned by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
Blue MedicareRx Value (S5726-013) costs $15.30 a month in 2027, up $14.60 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 | $0.70 | $15.30 | ▲up $14.60 |
| Drug deductible | $615 | $700 | ▲up $85 |
| Drug tier 1, preferred generic | $7 | $5 | ▼down $2 |
| Drug tier 2, generic | $9 | $7 | ▼down $2 |
| Drug tier 4, non-preferred drug | 50% of the cost | 40% of the cost | ▼down 10 points |
| 2 lines do not change | |||
| Drug tier 3, preferred brand | 25% of the cost | 25% 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, standard pharmacy | 2027, standard pharmacy | 2027, preferred pharmacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Preferred Generic | $7 | $5 | $0 |
| Tier 2 | Generic | $9 | $7 | $1 |
| Tier 3 | Preferred Brand | 25% of the cost | 25% of the cost | 20% of the cost |
| Tier 4 | Non-Preferred Drug | 50% of the cost | 40% of the cost | 35% of the cost |
| Tier 5 | Specialty Tier | 25% of the cost | 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?
12 stand-alone drug plans are sold in the Kansas region for 2027. 1 plan costs less a month; the lowest is Wellcare Value Script at $5.30. With Extra Help its premium is $0 a month. With Extra Help, 4 plans in the region cost $0 a month: Blue MedicareRx Value, Wellcare Classic, Humana Basic Rx Plan, HealthSpring Assurance Rx (marked below).
| Plan | Monthly premium | Deductible | Premium with Extra Help |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellcare Value ScriptS4802-157 | $5.30 | $700 | $5.30 |
| Blue MedicareRx ValueS5726-013 | $15.30 | $700 | $0 |
| Wellcare ClassicS4802-088 | $20.30 | $700 | $0 |
| Humana Basic Rx PlanS5884-109 | $21.80 | $700 | $0 |
| HealthSpring Assurance RxS5715-042 | $24.50 | $700 | $0 |
| Blue MedicareRx EssentialsS5726-020 | $45.30 | $700 | $27.20 |
| Humana Value Rx PlanS5884-203 | $73.30 | $687 | $37.80 |
| AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHCS5921-369 | $126.50 | $700 | $91 |
| SilverScript ChoiceS5601-048 | $131.30 | $700 | $95.80 |
| Humana Premier Rx PlanS5884-170 | $135.60 | $350 | $100.10 |
| Blue MedicareRx PlusS5726-014 | $167 | $350 | $131.50 |
| AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHCS5921-405 | $264.50 | $300 | $229 |
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
- S5726-013
- Legal name of the contract
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
- Sold as
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
- Parent company
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
- Plan type
- PDP
- 2026 star rating of the contract
- drug plan 3.5 of 5
- Members, September 2026
- 13,666
- Plan website, as filed with CMS
- https://bcbsks.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?
- Every Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas plan for 2027Its contracts, counties and plans that end
- The other 2 plans of contract S5726Same 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.