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Medicare Advantage Plan H7379-003-0 in Somerset County, MD CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Salute (PPO) • 2026

CMS Rating:☆☆☆☆☆(3.5 out of 5 stars*)

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Salute (PPO), CMS Plan-ID H7379-003-0, is a 2026 Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C), without prescription drug coverage, by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare Advantage. The plan uses a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) provider network structure.

Based on the most recent CMS data, plan enrollments topped 1,606 members, with 19 in Somerset County, Maryland.

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CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Salute Overview

2026 Medicare Advantage Plan Overview for H7379-003-0
Plan Overview for H7379-003-0
CMS Plan ID: H7379-003-0
Plan Type: PPO
Plan Year: 2026
Monthly Premium: $0.00
Plus your Medicare Part B premium.
Medical Deductible: $0.00
Maximum Out-of-Pocket: $5900.00 (In-Network)
Part B Give Back: −$100.00 reduction
Prescription Drug Coverage: Not Included
Additional Benefits: Dental, Vision, Hearing
Service Area: Somerset County, MD
Enrollment (Nationwide): 1,606 beneficiaries
Enrollment (CMS – Local)19 beneficiaries in Somerset County
Provided By: CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare Advantage
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Frequently Asked Questions About CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Salute (PPO)

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions people have about Plan ID H7379-003-0:

What is the 2026 premium for Plan ID H7379-003-0?

The 2026 monthly premium is $0.00, in addition to any Medicare Part B premium you must pay.

What is the out-of-pocket maximum for Plan ID H7379-003-0?

The in-network maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP) limit for CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Salute is $5900.00 in 2026. After you reach this limit, the plan pays covered in-network Part A and Part B costs for the remainder of the year.

What is the CMS Star Rating for CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Salute?

For 2026, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Salute is included under CMS contract H7379, which has a ★3.5 out of 5 Star Rating.

What type of provider network does CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Salute use?

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Salute is a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Medicare Advantage plan.

How many members does CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Salute have?

The most recent CMS enrollment data shows approximately 1,606 beneficiaries enrolled in Plan ID H7379-003-0.

Who offers CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Salute?

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Salute is offered by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare Advantage.

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CMS Medicare Star Ratings

Every year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) evaluates Medicare Advantage PPOs across nine broad categories using a 5-star rating system. These star ratings provide insight into the quality of care and service you can expect from this CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare Advantage plan.

2026 Medicare Star Ratings for Contract H7379
CMS Measure Star Rating
2026 Overall Rating ☆☆☆☆☆
Staying Healthy: Screenings, Tests, Vaccines ☆☆☆☆☆
Managing Chronic (Long Term) Conditions ☆☆☆☆☆
Member Experience with Health Plan ☆☆☆☆☆
Complaints and Changes in Plans Performance ☆☆☆☆☆
Health Plan Customer Service ☆☆☆☆☆
Drug Plan Customer Service ☆☆☆☆☆
Complaints and Changes in the Drug Plan ☆☆☆☆☆
Member Experience with the Drug Plan ☆☆☆☆☆
Drug Safety and Accuracy of Drug Pricing ☆☆☆☆☆

Covered Services & Costs

Office Visits

This plan lists in-network cost sharing for primary care and specialist visits, along with related office-based services.

Primary care and specialist visit costs for this plan.
Covered Service In-Network Cost
Primary: In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
Specialist: In-network: $35 copay | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance

Preventive and Wellness Services

Preventive and wellness benefits may include routine exams, telehealth, fitness programs, health education, and other in-network services.

Preventive and wellness service costs and benefits for this plan.
Covered Service In-Network Cost
Annual wellness exam: In-network: $0 copay
Telehealth benefit: In-network: $0-$35 copay
Routine chiropractic: In-network: $10 copay | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
Fitness benefits: In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: $0 copay, 0% coinsurance
Health education: Not covered
Counseling services: Not covered
Over-the-counter drug benefits: In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: $0 copay, 0% coinsurance
Health transportation (non-emergency): Not covered

Diagnostic, Lab, and Imaging Services

Diagnostic coverage includes in-network cost sharing for lab tests, x-rays, radiology, and other diagnostic procedures used to evaluate health conditions.

Diagnostic, laboratory, and imaging service costs for this plan.
Covered Service In-Network Cost
Diagnostic radiology services: In-network: $0-$200 copay | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
Lab services: In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
Outpatient x-rays: In-network: $20 copay | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
Diagnostic tests and procedures: In-network: $50 copay | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance

Emergency and Urgent Care Services

Emergency and inpatient coverage includes cost sharing for urgent care, emergency room visits, ambulance transportation, hospital stays, and skilled nursing facility care.

Emergency, urgent care, hospital, ambulance, and skilled nursing costs for this plan.
Covered Service In-Network Cost
Emergency room care: $110 copay
Worldwide emergency care: $0 copay
Urgent care: $0-$25 copay
Inpatient hospital care: In-network: | Tier 1 | $335 per day for days 1-5 | $0 per day for days 6-90 | $0 per stay | Out-of-network: | 50% per stay
Skilled Nursing Facility: In-network: | Tier 1 | $0 per day for days 1-20 | $200 per day for days 21-100 | Out-of-network: | 50% per stay
Ground ambulance: In-network: $240 copay | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance

Mental Health Services

Mental health coverage includes in-network cost sharing for outpatient individual and group therapy, as well as inpatient psychiatric hospital care.

Mental health therapy and inpatient psychiatric care costs for this plan.
Covered Service In-Network Cost
Outpatient individual therapy: In-network: $0-$10 copay | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
Outpatient group therapy: In-network: $0-$10 copay | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
Inpatient psychiatric hospital care: In-network: | Tier 1 | $335 per day for days 1-5 | $0 per day for days 6-90 | $0 per stay | Out-of-network: | 50% per stay

Rehabilitation Services

Rehabilitation coverage includes in-network cost sharing for physical therapy, speech and language therapy, and occupational therapy services.

Physical, speech, and occupational therapy costs for this plan.
Covered Service In-Network Cost
Physical therapy and speech and language therapy: In-network: $35 copay | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
Occupational therapy: In-network: $35 copay | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance

Medical Equipment and Supplies

Medical equipment coverage includes in-network cost sharing for diabetes supplies, durable medical equipment, prosthetics, and related supplies.

Diabetes supplies, durable medical equipment, and prosthetic costs for this plan.
Covered Service In-Network Cost
Diabetes supplies: In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
Durable medical equipment: In-network: 15% coinsurance | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
Prosthetics: In-network: 15% coinsurance | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance

Medicare Part B Drugs

Medicare Part B drug coverage includes in-network cost sharing for chemotherapy and other medications covered under Medicare Part B.

Chemotherapy and other Medicare Part B-covered drug costs for this plan.
Covered Service In-Network Cost
Chemotherapy: In-network: 0%-20% coinsurance | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
Other Part B drugs (Medicare-covered): In-network: 0%-20% coinsurance | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance

Dental Services

Dental coverage includes in-network cost sharing for preventive care, exams, x-rays, cleanings, and comprehensive dental procedures.

Preventive and comprehensive dental service costs for this plan.
Covered Service In-Network Cost
Oral exam: In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
Dental x-rays: In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
Cleaning: In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
Periodontics: In-network: $50-$300 copay | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
Endodontics: In-network: $100-$200 copay | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
Restorative services: In-network: $15-$400 copay | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
Implant services: In-network: $70-$500 copay | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
Orthodontics: Not covered
Oral/Maxillofacial surgery: In-network: $40-$100 copay | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance

Vision Services

Vision coverage includes in-network cost sharing for routine eye exams, contact lenses, eyeglass frames and lenses, and related eyewear services.

Routine eye exams, contact lenses, and eyewear costs for this plan.
Covered Service In-Network Cost
Routine eye exam: In-network: $0-$60 copay | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
Contact lenses: In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
Eyeglass frames only: Not covered
Eyeglass lenses only: Not covered
Eyeglasses (frames & lenses): In-network: $10 copay | Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance
Upgrades: Not covered

Hearing Services

Hearing coverage includes in-network cost sharing for hearing exams, fittings and evaluations, prescription hearing aids, and over-the-counter hearing aids.

Hearing exams, fittings, and hearing aid costs for this plan.
Covered Service In-Network Cost
Hearing exam: In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: $0 copay, 0% coinsurance
Fitting/evaluation: In-network: $0 copay | Out-of-network: $0 copay, 0% coinsurance
Prescription hearing aids: In-network: $0-$1475 copay | Out-of-network: $0 copay, 0% coinsurance
OTC hearing aids: Not covered

Additional and Special Needs Services

Additional benefits may include in-network services for adult day health, palliative care, personal emergency response systems, weight management, alternative therapies, and home safety needs.

Additional and special needs service costs and benefits for this plan.
Covered Service In-Network Cost
Adult day health services: Not covered
Home-based palliative care: Not covered
Personal emergency response system: Not covered
Weight management programs: Not covered
Wigs for chemotherapy-related hair loss: Not covered
Alternative therapies: Not covered
Massage therapy: Not covered
Home/bathroom safety devices: Not covered

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Salute covers 100% of certain preventive services as a required Part B benefit.

Prescription Drug Coverage

This plan does not include a Medicare Part D plan for prescriptions.

Contact CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare Advantage

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CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare Advantage Plan Contact Details for CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Salute (PPO)
Contact Type Details
Website: CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare Advantage Plan Page
New Members: 1-888-532-0311
Existing Members: 1-833-536-2001
Plan Address: PO Box 3236 | Scranton, PA 18505
Medicare Plan Decision Resources
Medicare Plan Data Sources and Methodology
Primary CMS datasets used to compile information about Plan ID H7379-003-0
Data Source Publisher CMS Version
Landscape Source Files Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 202608
Medicare Part C & D Performance Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 2026
Plan Benefits Package Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 2026
Monthly Enrollment by Contract/Plan/State/County Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 2026-08
Official plan information and secondary Medicare references.
Publisher Reference Last Accessed
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare Advantage (official source) http://carefirst.com/medicareadvantage October 13, 2025
Medicare.gov Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans 25 May, 2025
NCOA.org 5 Steps to Choosing the Right Medicare Plan for You 25 May, 2025
Medicare.gov Compare Original Medicare & Medicare Advantage 25 May, 2025

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