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Anthem Medicare Part D 2027: Where Anthem Still Sells a Drug Plan
Reviewed by Russell Noga, Licensed Medicare Insurance Broker (all 50 states) — Last updated October 31, 2026
For Anthem Medicare Part D in 2027, our count of CMS 2027 plan filings finds just two standalone drug plans tied to Anthem: Blue MedicareRx Value Plus and Blue MedicareRx Premier, filed in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont. In Anthem’s other states, people who want Anthem drug coverage may need an Anthem Medicare Advantage plan that includes Part D, where one is offered.
2027 by the Numbers
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Anthem-linked standalone drug plan filings for 2027 (our count of CMS 2027 plan filings)
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states those plans serve: CT, MA, RI, VT (our count)
$25.50
Blue MedicareRx Value Plus monthly premium (plan’s 2027 Summary of Benefits)
$284.70
Blue MedicareRx Premier monthly premium (plan’s 2027 Summary of Benefits)
Anthem, part of Elevance Health, is the Blue Cross Blue Shield company in 14 states. News reports in fall 2025 said Anthem would stop selling its own individual standalone Part D plans starting in 2026. Our review of the CMS 2027 plan files shows what is left for 2027: one shared New England contract in which Anthem’s Connecticut company is a partner.
This page covers Anthem only. It explains those two plans, puts their reported premiums side by side with our own yearly math, and lays out the Anthem Medicare Advantage route in other states. For every Blue company’s 2027 drug plans, see Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Part D 2027.
Key Takeaways
- Our count of CMS 2027 filings shows two Anthem-linked standalone drug plans, both under the Blue MedicareRx name.
- Blue MedicareRx is filed jointly by Anthem and the Blue companies of Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont, and covers those states plus Connecticut.
- The plan’s 2027 Summary of Benefits lists $25.50 a month for Value Plus with a $700 deductible, and $284.70 a month for Premier with no deductible.
- By our math, a Value Plus member who hits the $2,400 cap pays at most $2,706 for the year in premiums and covered drugs, less than Premier’s premiums alone.
- Outside New England, our count found Anthem Medicare Advantage filings in parts of 12 states, which may include drug coverage.
Anthem's Two Standalone Drug Plans for 2027
Both plans sit under one CMS contract, S2893, marketed as Blue MedicareRx. The legal sponsors listed in the plan files are Anthem Insurance Companies with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont. Medicare Plan Finder counts can differ slightly from our count.
| 2027 plan | Service area (our count) | Monthly premium* | Deductible* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue MedicareRx Value Plus (PDP) | Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont | $25.50 | $700 |
| Blue MedicareRx Premier (PDP) | Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont | $284.70 | $0 |
*As listed in the plan’s 2027 Summary of Benefits. Premiums can differ with Extra Help or a late enrollment penalty; confirm in the plan’s 2027 Evidence of Coverage.
Who can join: You must live in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island or Vermont and have Medicare Part A or Part B. Living in another Anthem state, such as New York or Ohio, does not make you eligible.
Value Plus and Premier: How the Copays Compare
The plan’s 2027 Summary of Benefits lists cost sharing by tier. The figures below are for a one-month supply at a preferred retail pharmacy, the lowest-cost retail option. Standard pharmacies charge more, and copays can change if your drug moves tiers.
| Tier (one-month supply, preferred retail) | Value Plus | Premier |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1, preferred generic | $0 | $1 |
| Tier 2, generic | $3 | $7 |
| Tier 3, preferred brand | 17% | $30 |
| Tier 4, non-preferred drug | 35% | 35% |
| Tier 5, specialty | 25% | 33% |
From the Blue MedicareRx 2027 Summary of Benefits; check the plan documents before you enroll.
Value Plus applies its $700 deductible to covered drugs, while Premier has none. Both plans cap covered insulin at $35 a month and list most Part D vaccines at no cost.
Our Math: The Premium Gap Between the Two Plans
The two plans differ by $259.20 a month, or $3,110.40 a year, in premium. Because Medicare caps covered drug costs at $2,400 in 2027, we can figure the most a Value Plus member could pay for the year and set it next to Premier’s premiums.
| Yearly figure (2027) | Value Plus | Premier |
|---|---|---|
| Premiums for 12 months | $306.00 | $3,416.40 |
| Most you can pay for covered drugs | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Highest possible yearly total | $2,706.00 | $5,816.40 |
| Lowest possible yearly total | $306.00 | $3,416.40 |
Our math from the premiums in the plan’s 2027 Summary of Benefits and the CMS $2,400 cap. Assumes all drugs are covered and filled in network.
What the math shows: Even in the worst case, Value Plus totals less than Premier’s premiums alone, if your drugs are covered the same way on both. Premier could still matter if a drug you need is covered only on its formulary, so check both drug lists.
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Anthem's Step Back From Standalone Plans
Anthem is the Blue company in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin, in some states for only part of the state. Reports said Anthem would end its own individual standalone drug plans starting in 2026 and focus on Medicare Advantage.
What our 2027 count shows for Anthem’s states
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Connecticut: Blue MedicareRx, shared with three other New England Blue companies
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The other 13 Anthem states: no Anthem-branded standalone drug plan filed for 2027
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Standalone plans from other companies are still filed in each of those states
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Anthem Medicare Advantage plans are filed in parts of many Anthem states
If you had an Anthem standalone plan that ended, our compare Part D plans by state page shows how many standalone plans your state has for 2027.
Anthem Medicare Advantage as the Drug Coverage Route
In the CMS 2027 county files, our count found Anthem-branded Medicare Advantage plans in parts of 12 states. Many Medicare Advantage plans include Part D drug coverage, but not all do, and benefits, networks and premiums vary by plan and county.
12
states with Anthem-branded 2027 Medicare Advantage filings in our count
CA, CO, CT, GA, IN, KY
Anthem Medicare Advantage states, part 1
MO, NV, NY, OH, VA, WI
Anthem Medicare Advantage states, part 2
Some of those filings are special needs plans for people with both Medicare and Medicaid or with certain conditions, so some plans are open only to people who qualify. Check eligibility and the plan’s 2027 drug list in Medicare Plan Finder.
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Standalone Plan or Anthem Medicare Advantage
The choice is bigger than drug coverage, because Medicare Advantage also changes how your doctor and hospital care is paid.
Standalone drug plan
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Keeps Original Medicare and any Medigap policy
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Any doctor who takes Medicare
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Separate premium for drugs
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From Blue MedicareRx in New England or another company elsewhere
Anthem Medicare Advantage with drugs
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Medical and drug coverage in one plan
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Usually a provider network
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Premium, copays and drug list vary by plan
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Offered only in Anthem’s service counties
For other companies’ 2027 standalone plans, see our best Medicare Part D plans 2027 page.
Next Steps for Anthem Members in 2027
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Confirm your plan for 2027 Read your Annual Notice of Change, or your non-renewal letter if your plan is ending.
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New England residents: price both plans Enter your drugs for Value Plus and Premier and compare yearly totals, not premiums alone.
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Elsewhere: list your options Price standalone plans from other companies and any Anthem Medicare Advantage plan in your county.
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Check pharmacies Look up your pharmacy in each plan’s 2027 directory and note preferred pricing.
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Enroll by December 7, 2026 Coverage chosen during open enrollment starts January 1, 2027.
The national 2027 rules for all Part D coverage are on our Medicare Part D plans 2027 hub.
The Bottom Line
The Bottom Line
Anthem’s standalone drug plan presence for 2027 is down to Blue MedicareRx in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont, in our count. There, our math shows Value Plus can cost far less over the year than Premier when both cover your drugs. In Anthem’s other states, compare standalone plans from other companies with any Anthem Medicare Advantage plan in your county.
We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048) to get information on all of your options.
Frequently Asked Questions
➤ Does Anthem offer a standalone Part D plan in 2027?
Only in a narrow area. Our count of CMS 2027 filings shows two Anthem-linked standalone plans, Blue MedicareRx Value Plus and Premier, serving Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont.
➤ Why can’t I find an Anthem drug plan in New York or Ohio for 2027?
Reports said Anthem would stop selling its own individual standalone drug plans starting in 2026. Our 2027 count found no Anthem-branded standalone plan in those states, though Anthem Medicare Advantage plans may be offered.
➤ What is Blue MedicareRx?
Blue MedicareRx is a standalone Part D plan filed jointly by Anthem and the Blue Cross Blue Shield companies of Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont. For 2027 it offers Value Plus and Premier.
➤ How much does Blue MedicareRx Value Plus cost in 2027?
The plan’s 2027 Summary of Benefits lists a $25.50 monthly premium and a $700 deductible. Your cost can differ with Extra Help or a late enrollment penalty.
➤ Is Blue MedicareRx Premier worth the higher premium?
By our math, Premier’s $3,416.40 in yearly premiums is more than Value Plus can cost in a year, including the $2,400 drug cap. It may only make sense if a drug you need is covered better on Premier’s formulary.
➤ Can I join Blue MedicareRx if I live in Maine or New Hampshire?
No. Blue MedicareRx serves Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont in our count. Residents of Maine and New Hampshire would choose from other standalone plans or Medicare Advantage plans there.
➤ Do Anthem Medicare Advantage plans include drug coverage in 2027?
Many do, but not all. Our count found Anthem-branded Medicare Advantage filings in parts of 12 states. Check each plan’s 2027 Summary of Benefits for its drug coverage and premium.
➤ What should I do if my Anthem drug plan ended?
Pick new drug coverage during open enrollment, by December 7, 2026, so it starts January 1, 2027. A plan ending also gives you a special enrollment period to choose new coverage.
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