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2011 Medicare GuideBlue Shield of California Medicare Supplements

Blue Shield of California offers a variety of Medicare Supplement 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 10 standard plans plus one high-deductible plan.  All companies that offer Medicare Supplement Plans must offer Plan A, and some plans may not be available in California.  Blue Shield offers 5 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, C, D, F, & K. This includes the option for Plan F call the High-Deductible Plan F. 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 N." No matter which company offers them.

Silver SneakersMeet SilverSneakers...

Blue Shield of California Medicare Supplement plans pack more value than ever with the addition of a basic gym membership through the SilverSneakers benefit at no additional cost to you. You can "Get Fit, Have Fun, and Make Friends" with an excercise program designed exclusively for older adults. The SilverSneakers benefit is available to all new members as of June 1, 2010.

Basic Benefits Included in All Plans

Blue Shield offers 5 of the 10 standard plans: A, C, D, F, & K
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Benefits - View Medicare Supplement Plans Brochure Here A C D F K
Medicare Part A Coinsurance hospital costs up to an additional 365 days after Medicare Benefits are used up
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Silver Sneakers Fitness Program
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Blue Shield of California Medicare Supplement Application

Need prescription drug coverage?

Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D) is available to everyone with Medicare. To get Medicare drug coverage, you must join a Medicare drug plan. Plans vary in cost and drugs covered.

Two types of plans offer Medicare prescription drug coverage:

  1. Medicare Prescription Drug Plans - These plans (sometimes called "PDPs") add drug coverage to Original Medicare, some Medicare Cost Plans, some Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) Plans, and Medicare Medical Savings Account (MSA) Plans.
  2. Medicare Advantage Plans (like an HMO or PPO) or other Medicare health plans that offer Medicare prescription drug coverage. You get all of your Part A and Part B coverage, and prescription drug coverage (Part D), through these plans. Medicare Advantage Plans with prescription drug coverage are sometimes called "MA-PDs."

Who Can Get Medicare Drug Coverage?

To join a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, you must have Medicare Part A and/or Part B. To get prescription drug coverage through a Medicare Advantage Plan, you must have Part A and Part B.

How to Join a Medicare drug plan

Once you choose a Medicare drug plan, you may be able to join by completing a paper application, calling the plan, enrolling on the plan's Web site, or through the MPDPF LINK. You can also enroll by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048.

Contact the specific plan you're interested in to find out how to join. Medicare drug plans aren't allowed to call you to enroll you in a plan. Call 1-800-MEDICARE to report a plan that does this.

Visit the Official U.S. Government Site for the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Finder for a list of Medicare drug plans in your area.

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.

Timothy Jennings, AgentEnrolling 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.

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.

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