The Blues and Medicare

Blue companies Offer Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans

Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies are offering Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans in local markets across the country.

Learn more about Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Coverage offered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies. 

Medicare: Blue Positions
The recent introduction of Medicare Part D (offering prescription drug coverage) gives the Blues the opportunity to offer more comprehensive solutions to its retiree members. BCBSA has compiled helpful documents for Blue companies, employers and members related to the changing Medicare environment.

• An employer's guide to Options for Retiree Rx Drug Coverage under the new Medicare Law
  The Medicare Part D legislation provides new options for employers to maintain and enhance prescription drug coverage for retirees - either through an employer-sponsored plan or by coordinating with Medicare. In order to maximize the value of these options, employers will have to weigh some important operational and technical issues with the new program.

BCBSA Medicare Part D Member Materials:
These materials provide helpful information for members to understand the new Part D benefits and how they can incorporate the changes into their healthcare plan.

• BCBSA Medicare Brochure
• BCBSA Medicare Ad
• BCBSA Prescription Drug Tracker Card 
• Blue Perspective: Assure the Stability of Medicare Advantage and Part D Programs that are Providing Improved Benefits and Reduced Costs for Beneficiaries (2.14.06)

Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies urge Congress to maintain the stability of the Medicare Advantage and Part D programs. The future of private plan choices in Medicare depends on maintaining stable rules and reliable funding.

CMS Information
Go to www.medicare.gov to find more detailed information from the U.S. government on any of the Medicare products and regulations.

• Medicare & You 2008
  Summary of Medicare benefits, rights and protections, and answers to the most frequently asked questions about Medicare.

• Medicare Fraud
  Medicare fraud takes a lot of money every year from the Medicare program. People with Medicare pay for it with higher premiums. This section offers tips on detecting and preventing Medicare fraud, as well as important information on how to report suspected fraud.