Blue Shield of California offers a variety of Medicare plans. Read about them below, compare plans, Monthy Rates , Download
Application, or receive help by contacting us.
Medicare Supplement Coverage
Medicare supplement
coverage can only be sold in 12 standard plans plus two high-deductible plans. All
companies that offer Medicare Supplement Plans
must offer Plan A, and some plans may not be available
in California. Currently Blue Shield offers
6 standardized Medicare Supplement Plans, which
cover certain Medicare deductibles, coinsurance
and copayments. Most of these plans offer other
benefits as well. Pick the coverage that meets
your needs!
Us the chart below to compare benefits among all the Medicare Supplement Plan Options Blue Shield of California offers Plans A, B, C, D, F & K. These plans meet the requirements for Medicare Supplement Plans established by the federal governement, State of California, and the National Association of Insurance. The plans have simple
letter names, such as "Plan A" through "Plan
J." No matter which company offers them.
Basic Benefits Included in All Plans
Need prescription drug coverage?
 As a Medicare Beneficiary, you can choose from different Medicare prescription drug coverage options. One option is to get prescription drug coverage through a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, like the Blue Shield Medicare Rx Plans. Another option is to get your prescription drug coverage through a Medicare Advantage Plan that offers prescription drug coverage. You make the choice. Be sure to review the Blue Shield of California Medicare Prescription Drug Plan -- the Blue Shield Medicare Rx Plan by clicking on the brochure image to the right.
If Medicare
Supplement plans are standard, how do you choose
between the different companies?
Some companies offer
a wider range of plan choices or charge lower monthly
dues. Some companies, such as Blue Shield, work
hard to provide additional programs and service to prove that they
care about the health of California citizens.
Some plans have letters in their names, but are actually Medicare Select
Plans. The main difference between the two types
of "letter" plans is that Select Plans
require you to use a special network of providers
to receive full benefits. Standard Medicare Supplement
Plans give you unrestricted access to any provider
that accepts Medicare in the United States.
It's a good idea to consider things like monthly dues, customer service,
health resources and the company's experience,
reputation and stability. At Blue Shield of California
they have over 60 years of experience providing
the citizens of California with quality healthcare
that places you, the customer, at the center of
what they do.
Enrolling in a Blue Shield Medicare Supplement Plan
How do I know if I am eligible to apply for a Blue Shield
of California Medicare Supplement Plan?
You must be a California
resident and enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B
at the time you apply. If you are 64 or younger
and entitled to Medicare on the basis of a Social
Security disability, you are not eligible to apply
if you have end stage renal disease. You may be
required to complete a health statement.
Can I enroll in a Medicare Supplement Plan regardless of
my health statement?
Under certain circumstances you may qualify for Guaranteed
Issue, which means automatic acceptance
into a Blue Shield Medicare Supplement Plan whatever
your health status. The Guide will help you determine whether you qualify for guaranteed acceptance. If you are 64 or younger with End Stage Renal Disease you are not eligible to enroll.
How do I enroll in a Blue Shield Medicare Supplement Plan?
It's easy! Continue by clicking
here and we'll walk you through the
steps and get you the information you need to make
your Medicare health plan decision.
What if my spouse or dependent is not eligible for Medicare, but I am?
Blue Shield offers a wide variety of healthcare plans to meet the
needs of Californians. To learn more about plans
for you or other members of your family that are 64 years of age or younger, check
out our Individual & Family plans. |
