Blue Medicare Advantage PPO (PPO) Formulary



Below is the 2023 Formulary, or prescription drug list, from Blue Medicare Advantage PPO (PPO) by Wellmark Advantage Health Plan, Inc. A formulary is a continually updated list of available medications and prescription drug cost information. Examining a plans formulary can help you find a Iowa Medicare Part-C plan that covers your prescriptions. It also helps you compare costs among Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plans available to you. You’ll want to make sure the medicines you are currently taking are covered under any plans you are considering enrolling in.

This Blue Medicare Advantage PPO (PPO)(H5900-001) plan has a $0 drug deductible. The Initial Coverage Limit (ICL) for this plan is $4660. The Initial Coverage Period is the period after the Deductible has been met but before the Coverage Gap phase. Once you and your plan provider have spent $4660 on covered drugs. (Combined amount plus your deductible) You will enter the coverage gap. (AKA "donut hole") Once you reach the coverage gap you will be required to pay 25% of the plan's cost for covered brand-name prescription drugs unless your plan offers additional coverage. You can see if this plan offers coverage in the "donut hole" by clicking the "Coverage Gap" link above the chart.

In 2023 if you have spent $7400 in expenditures you enter the Catastrophic Phase. During the Catastrophic Period you will begin to receive significant coverage. Wellmark Advantage Health Plan, Inc will begin paying approximately 95% of your covered medication expenses. You can see if this plan covers your drugs in the Catastrophic Phase by clicking the "Catastrophic" link above the chart.



Plan Overview

Plan Name:Blue Medicare Advantage PPO (PPO)
Plan ID: H5900-001
Provider: Wellmark Advantage Health Plan, Inc
Plan Year:2023
Premium:$0.00
Deductible:$0
Initial Coverage Limit:$4660
Coverage Area:Iowa
Similar Plan:H5900-002


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Drug
Name⇅
Tier
Level
Cost
Preferred
Cost
Non
Preferred
Cost
Mail
Limit
Amt/Days
Prior Auth
Y/N
Step
Therapy
Bacitracin Zinc And Polymyxin B Sulfate
2$10$20NANN
Baclofen
3$47$47NANN
Bafiertam
533%33%NA120/30YN
Balsalazide Disodium
3$47$47NANN
Balversa
533%33%NAYN
Balziva
3$47$47NANN
Baraclude
533%33%NANN
Basaglar
3$47$47NANN
Bcg Vaccine
3$47$47NANN
Benazepril Hydrochloride And Hydrochlorothiazide
1$0$8NANN
Benztropine Mesylate
3$47$47NAYN
Berinert
533%33%NA24/30YN
Besremi
533%33%NAYN
Betamethasone Dipropionate
3$47$47NA120/30NN
Betamethasone Valerate
3$47$47NA120/30NN
Betaxolol Hydrochloride
3$47$47NANN
Bethanechol Chloride
3$47$47NANN
Betoptic S
3$47$47NANN
Bevespi Aerosphere
3$47$47NA1/30NN
Bexarotene
533%33%NAYN
Bexsero
3$47$47NANN
Bicillin L-a
4$100$100NANN
Biktarvy
533%33%NANN
Bisoprolol Fumarate
2$10$20NANN
Bisoprolol Fumarate And Hydrochlorothiazide
2$10$20NANN
Bivigam
533%33%NAYN
Blisovi Fe 1.5/30
2$10$20NANN
Boostrix
3$47$47NANN
Bosulif
533%33%NAYN
Braftovi
533%33%NAYN
Breo Ellipta
3$47$47NA60/30NN
Breztri
3$47$47NA1/30NN
Briellyn
3$47$47NANN
Brilinta
3$47$47NANN
Brimonidine Tartrate
4$100$100NANN
Brinzolamide
4$100$100NANN
Briviact
533%33%NA600/30YN
Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution 0.09%
4$100$100NANN
Bromsite
4$100$100NANN
Budesonide
533%33%NA30/30YN
Bumetanide
3$47$47NANN
Buprenorphine
3$47$47NA90/30YN
Buprenorphine And Naloxone
4$100$100NA60/30NN
Buprenorphine Hcl
3$47$47NA90/30YN
Buprenorphine Hydrochloride And Naloxone Hydrochlo
2$10$20NA90/30NN
Bupropion Hydrochloride
3$47$47NANN
Buspirone Hydrochloride
3$47$47NANN
Butorphanol Tartrate
3$47$47NA10/30NN
Bydureon Bcise
3$47$47NA/28NN
Byetta
4$100$100NA/30NN

* Drug Prices and Coverage is for a 30 Day Supply



Additional Notes by Medicare Help:

Coverage Levels for H5900-001

Most plans have 4 levels of coverage. The exception is the $0 Deductible Plans.
1. Pre-Deductable: Before you reach the plans deductible of $0. Some plans offer select Pre-deductible drug Coverage
2. Initial Coverage: (ICL) After you reach the plans deductible but before the Initial Coverage limit of $4660
3. Coverage Gap: (AKA Donut Hole) After you reach the plans ICL but before the Catastrophic of $7400 in 2023.
4. Catastrophic: Anything over $7400 you will receive a significant increase in coverage.

Definitions:

Premium: A monthly flat fee that varies by plan.
Deductible: The amount you must pay each year for your prescriptions before your plan begins to pay its share of your covered drugs. The max in 2023 is $505. Some plans have a $0 Deductible.
Tier Level: Medicare drug plans place drugs into different "tiers" on their formularies. Drugs in each tier have a different cost. A drug in a lower tier will generally cost you less.
Quantity Limit Amount/Days: Certain drugs have a Quantity Limit. That means the plan will only cover the drug up to a designated quantity or amount. If your prescribing doctor feels it is necessary to exceed the set limit, he or she must get prior approval before the higher quantity will be covered.
Prior Authorization: Certain Drugs require you or your doctor to get prior authorization to be covered. Usually just an additional form. If you dont get approval, the plan may not cover the drug.
Does the Deduct Apply: Some drugs do not require that the deductible is met before you receive coverage.
Step Therapy: Means you must first try one drug to treat your medical condition before the plan will cover another drug for the same condition. If you have already tried other drugs or your doctor thinks they are not right for you, you and your doctor can ask the plan to cover this drug.
Cost Preferred: Your Cost for the Drug at the Providers In-Network Preferred Pharmacy. As a Percent of the total drug cost or a flat rate.
Cost Non-Preferred: Your Cost for the Prescription Drug at a Non-Preferred Pharmacy. As a Percent of the total drug cost or a flat rate.
Cost Mail: Your Cost for Prescription Drugs through a Mail Order Pharmacy. As a Percent of the total drug cost or a flat rate.


What if a drug I need is not listed?

Please check the formulary for different brand and generic names. If you still cannot locate your drugs, your plan may not offer coverage. Talk to your doctor first about changing your prescription to a drug on your plan's formulary. If this is not an option, you can request an exception to have the plan review its coverage decision based on your individual circumstances.

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Source:CMS Formulary Data Q4 2022
Source:NDC Directory by FDA.gov

**We make every attempt to keep our information accurate. But please check with the plan providers to verify all information.

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