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CMS 2026 data

2026 Medicare plan code

H5959-012

Medicare Plan

Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Core (PPO) · Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota · Local PPO · 10 County Region

Full CMS plan ID: H5959-012-000

H5959-012-000 is the full CMS identifier for the H5959-012 Medicare plan. Common searches include H5959 012 and H5959012.

Historical 2026 record. Benefits and service areas shown apply to that year.

2026

Spaces or dashes work: H5216-435-002 · S2135 802

● CMS 2026 plan record

Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Core (PPO)

H5959-012-000 10 County Region Local PPO

At-a-glance

Quick view

01

In-network

Inpatient hospital

Days 1–5 $465 / day
Days 6–90 $0 / day
Total of listed copays · 5 charged days $2,325
02

Emergency transport

Ambulance

Ground · in-network$500 copay
Air · in-network$500 copay
03

Emergency services

Emergency room

$130 copay

Waived if admitted within 24 hours

04

Medical maximum

Maximum out-of-pocket

In-network$6,750
Combined in + out$10,050
05

Skilled care at home

Home health

In-networkCost share not reported
Out-of-network50% coinsurance
06

Monthly cost

Premium & giveback

Part C premium$49 / month
Consolidated C + D$49 / month

Plan details

All plan benefits

Medical care3 benefits

Primary care physician

In-networkCost share not reported
Out-of-network50% coinsurance

Specialist

In-network$50 copay
Out-of-network50% coinsurance

Preventive care

In-networkCost share not reported
Out-of-network50% coinsurance
Diagnostics & imaging4 benefits

Diagnostic procedures & tests

In-network$0–$50 copay
Out-of-network50% coinsurance

Laboratory services

In-networkCost share not reported
Out-of-networkCost share not reported

X-rays & standard imaging

In-network$0–$250 copay
Out-of-network50% coinsurance

MRI, CT & PET imaging

In-network20% coinsurance
Out-of-network50% coinsurance
Urgent & hospital care6 benefits

Urgent care

In-networkCost share not reported
Out-of-networkNot separately reported

Emergency room

In-network$130 copay
Out-of-networkNot separately reported

Ground ambulance

In-network$500 copay
Out-of-network$500 copay

Air ambulance

In-network$500 copay
Out-of-network$500 copay

Outpatient hospital

In-network$20–$515 copay
Out-of-network50% coinsurance

Outpatient surgery / ASC

In-network$465 copay
Out-of-network50% coinsurance
Recovery & therapy5 benefits

Home health

In-networkCost share not reported
Out-of-network50% coinsurance

Skilled nursing facility

In-networkCost share not reported
Out-of-networkNot separately reported

Cardiac & pulmonary rehabilitation

In-network$30 copay
Out-of-network50% coinsurance

Occupational therapy

In-network$50 copay
Out-of-network50% coinsurance

Physical & speech therapy

In-network$50 copay
Out-of-network50% coinsurance
Behavioral health2 benefits

Mental health services

In-network$55 copay
Out-of-network50% coinsurance

Substance use treatment

In-network$55 copay
Out-of-network50% coinsurance
Specialty care2 benefits

Podiatry

In-network$50 copay
Out-of-network50% coinsurance

Chiropractic

In-network$15 copay
Out-of-network$15 copay
Supplemental benefits7 benefits

Dental

In-network$50 copay
Out-of-network50% coinsurance

Vision

In-networkCost share not reported
Out-of-network50% coinsurance

Hearing

In-network$699–$999 copay
Out-of-network50% coinsurance

Transportation

Not reported in this CMS export

Not reported in this CMS export

Fitness & wellness

In-networkCost share not reported
Out-of-networkCost share not reported

Over-the-counter allowance

In-networkCost share not reported
Out-of-networkCost share not reported

Meals

In-networkCost share not reported
Out-of-networkCost share not reported
Plan costs & rulesCoverage overview

Premium & Part B giveback

$49 Part C premium / month · Part B giveback not separately reported

Maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP)

In-network$6,750
Combined in + out$10,050

Medical deductibles

In-networkNot reported
Out-of-networkNot reported

Network & referrals

Local PPO · Referrals: Not required · Out-of-network coverage: Yes

Prescription drugs5 tiers

Part D deductible

Not reported

Drug tier 1

$0 retail copay · 31-day supply

Drug tier 2

$0 retail copay · 31-day supply

Drug tier 3

25% retail coinsurance · 31-day supply

Drug tier 4

43% retail coinsurance · 31-day supply

Drug tier 5

25% retail coinsurance · 31-day supply

Using this plan

Understand H5959-012-000

Plain-language context built from this plan’s 2026 CMS record. It is a guide to the reported benefits, not a personalized cost estimate.

Plan at a glance

A quick read on this plan

Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Core (PPO) is a 2026 Local PPO offered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota in 10 County Region. The CMS record indicates out-of-network coverage, although member costs may differ from in-network care. The plan record does not require referrals. Its listed inpatient copay stages total $2,325 across 5 charged days.

Common benefit costs

What you may pay

These are individual in-network benefit amounts. A real visit may involve more than one separately billed service.

Routine care

Primary care physician
Cost share not reported
Specialist
$50 copay
Laboratory services
Cost share not reported

Separate visits or services; costs are not added together.

Tests & outpatient care

Diagnostic procedures & tests
$0–$50 copay
MRI, CT & PET imaging
20% coinsurance
Outpatient hospital
$20–$515 copay

The service setting and billing details can change what you pay.

Emergency & hospital care

Emergency room
$130 copay
Listed inpatient stages
$2,325 total

5 charged inpatient days are included in the calculated total. Actual costs depend on the care received and plan rules.

Helpful context

Terms worth knowing

Maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP)

This is the most you generally pay during the plan year for covered Part A and Part B medical services under the applicable network limit. Premiums and prescription drug costs generally do not count toward it.

Availability

Who can enroll

Service area
10 County Region (MN)
Plan type
Local PPO
Contract / plan
H5959-012
Coverage year
2026

Enrollment generally requires Medicare eligibility and residence in the plan's service area. Confirm eligibility and the exact service area with the plan before enrolling.

Supplemental coverage

Extra benefits reported

Availability is summarized here; allowances, frequency limits, networks, and prior-authorization rules may apply.

Dental$50 copay
VisionCost share not reported
Hearing$699–$999 copay
Over-the-counter allowanceCost share not reported
Fitness & wellnessCost share not reported
MealsCost share not reported

Plan-specific answers

Frequently asked questions

Where is H5959-012-000 available?

Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Core (PPO) is listed for 10 County Region (MN). Enrollment generally requires Medicare eligibility and residence in the plan's service area.

What is the in-network maximum out-of-pocket limit for H5959-012-000?

The 2026 CMS record lists an in-network medical maximum out-of-pocket limit of $6,750. Prescription drug spending generally does not count toward this medical limit.

What is the monthly plan premium for H5959-012-000?

The listed consolidated Part C and Part D premium is $49 per month. This does not replace the standard Medicare Part B premium.

What does an emergency room visit cost on H5959-012-000?

The plan record lists $130 copay, waived when an admission meets the plan's stated timing rule.

Does H5959-012-000 report extra benefits?

Yes. CMS reports dental, vision, hearing, over-the-counter allowance, fitness & wellness, and other supplemental benefits. See the detailed benefit rows and official plan documents for limits and conditions.

Source trail

Official CMS, Contract Year 2026

Plan identity and benefits come from CMS PBP data. Premium and MOOP figures are cross-checked against the August 2026 Landscape release; county identity is sourced from segment-level Landscape rows and stable codes are enriched from the aligned MA contract service-area release where matched. Quick-reference values should be confirmed in 2026 official plan documents.

PBP benefits ↗ Landscape data ↗ County service area ↗

Plan context

Where H5959-012-000 fits

Full CMS plan ID
H5959-012-000
Contract
H5959
Base plan code
H5959-012
Segment
000
Carrier
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
Plan type
Local PPO
Service area
10 County Region (MN)

County/service-area foundation

CMS service-area entries

Named county entries are tied to this exact contract, plan, and segment in CMS Landscape data. County codes are enriched from the aligned CMS contract service-area release where a match exists.

  • Blue Earth, MN
  • Faribault, MN
  • Fillmore, MN
  • Houston, MN
  • Martin, MN
  • Mower, MN
  • Nicollet, MN
  • Steele, MN
  • Waseca, MN
  • Winona, MN

Same CMS contract

H5959-009-000 Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO) 10 County Region · Local PPO H5959-010-001 Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Complete (PPO) Eleven County Region · Local PPO H5959-010-002 Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Complete (PPO) 40 County Region · Local PPO H5959-011-000 Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Complete (PPO) 15 County Region · Local PPO H5959-013-001 Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Core (PPO) Eleven County Region · Local PPO H5959-013-002 Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Core (PPO) 40 County Region · Local PPO H5959-014-001 Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO) Eleven County Region · Local PPO H5959-014-002 Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO) 40 County Region · Local PPO

About this code

What H5959-012-000 identifies

H5959-012-000 is a Contract Year 2026 Medicare plan segment code. Searches written as H5959-012, H5959 012, or the compact full CMS ID H5959012000 refer to this plan or its base plan code.

Medicare Plan Lookup uses official CMS data as a quick reference. Benefit details, eligibility, service-area rules, and cost sharing should be confirmed in the current Summary of Benefits or Evidence of Coverage.