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 8 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, G, J, & 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

Blue Shield offers 8 of the 12 standard plans: A, B, C, D, F, G, J, & K
Benefits - View Color Brochure Here	A	B	C	D	F	G	J	K
Basic Benefits
Inpatient Hospital Deductible								50%
Skilled Nursing Facility Coinsurance								50%
Part B: Deductible
Part B: Excess Charges					100%	80%	100%
Foreign Travel Emergency
At Home Recovery
Preventive Care
Basic Drug Benefit
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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.

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.