CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core (HMO) Formulary



Below is the 2023 Formulary, or prescription drug list, from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core (HMO) by Carefirst Advantage, 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 Maryland 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 CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core (HMO)(H6067-001) 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. Carefirst Advantage, 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:CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core
Plan ID: H6067-001
Provider: Carefirst Advantage, Inc
Plan Year:2023
Premium:$18.00
Deductible:$0
Initial Coverage Limit:$4660
Coverage Area:Maryland
Similar Plan:H6067-002


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Drug
Name⇅
Tier
Level
Cost
Preferred
Cost
Non
Preferred
Cost
Mail
Limit
Amt/Days
Prior Auth
Y/N
Step
Therapy
Cabergoline
3NA$47NANN
Cabometyx
5NA33%NA30/30YN
Calcipotriene
4NA$100NA120/30YN
Calcitriol
4NA$100NAYN
Calcium Acetate
3NA$47NA360/30NN
Calquence
5NA33%NA60/30YN
Camila
2NA$20NANN
Candesartan
1NA$7NA30/30NN
Caplyta
4NA$100NA30/30YN
Caprelsa
5NA33%NAYN
Captopril
1NA$7NANN
Carbamazepine
4NA$100NANN
Carbidopa And Levodopa
2NA$20NANN
Carbidopa, Levodopa, And Entacapone
4NA$100NANN
Carglumic Acid
5NA33%NAYN
Carteolol Hydrochloride
2NA$20NANN
Cartia
2NA$20NANN
Caspofungin Acetate
4NA$100NANN
Cayston
5NA33%NAYN
Caziant
3NA$47NANN
Cefaclor
4NA$100NANN
Cefadroxil
2NA$20NANN
Cefazolin
3NA$47NANN
Cefdinir
2NA$20NANN
Cefixime
4NA$100NANN
Cefoxitin
4NA$100NANN
Cefpodoxime Proxetil
4NA$100NANN
Cefprozil
3NA$47NANN
Ceftazidime
4NA$100NANN
Ceftriaxone Sodium
4NA$100NANN
Cefuroxime
3NA$47NANN
Celecoxib
3NA$47NA60/30NN
Celontin
4NA$100NANN
Cephalexin
3NA$47NANN
Cerdelga
5NA33%NAYN
Chemet
4NA$100NANN
Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride
4NA$100NANN
Chlorthalidone
2NA$20NANN
Cholestyramine
3NA$47NANN
Ciclopirox Olamine
3NA$47NA60/30NN
Cilostazol
2NA$20NANN
Ciloxan
3NA$47NANN
Cimduo
5NA33%NANN
Cinacalcet Hydrochloride
5NA33%NA120/30YN
Cipro
4NA$100NANN
Ciprofloxacin
4NA$100NANN
Ciprofloxacin And Dexamethasone
4NA$100NANN
Citalopram Hydrobromide
3NA$47NANN
Claravis
4NA$100NAYN
Clarithromycin
4NA$100NANN
Clindamycin
3NA$47NANN
Clindamycin Hydrochloride
2NA$20NANN
Clindamycin In 5 Percent Dextrose
4NA$100NANN
Clindamycin Palmitate Hydrochloride (pediatric)
4NA$100NANN
Clindamycin Phosphate
3NA$47NANN
Clinimix
4NA$100NAYN
Clobazam
4NA$100NA480/30YN
Clomipramine Hydrochloride
4NA$100NAYN
Clonazepam
3NA$47NA300/30NN
Clonidine Hydrochloride
1NA$7NANN
Clonidine Transdermal System
3NA$47NANN
Clorazepate Dipotassium
4NA$100NA180/30YN
Clotrimazole
4NA$100NA150/30NN
Clotrimazole Topical Solution Usp, 1%
3NA$47NA30/30NN
Clozapine
4NA$100NA120/30NN
Coartem
4NA$100NANN
Colchicine
4NA$100NA120/30NN
Colesevelam Hydrochloride
4NA$100NANN
Colestipol Hydrochloride
3NA$47NANN
Collagenase Santyl
4NA$100NA180/30NN
Combivent Respimat
4NA$100NA8/30NN
Complera
5NA33%NANN
Compro
4NA$100NANN
Corlanor
4NA$100NANN
Cotellic
5NA33%NAYN
Creon
3NA$47NANN
Cromolyn Sodium
2NA$20NANN
Cryselle
3NA$47NANN
Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride
3NA$47NAYN
Cyclophosphamide
3NA$47NAYN
Cyclosporine
4NA$100NAYN
Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride
3NA$47NAYN
Cyred Eq
2NA$20NANN
Cystadrops
5NA33%NAYN
Cystagon
4NA$100NAYN

* Drug Prices and Coverage is for a 30 Day Supply



Additional Notes by Medicare Help:

Coverage Levels for H6067-001

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

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