THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Blue Cross of California today announced it is offering three new Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans, Blue Cross MedicareRx plans, designed to enhance affordability, increase access and provide exceptional value for Medicare beneficiaries statewide.
Three Blue Cross MedicareRx plans will be offered at different prices to meet the varying needs of Medicare beneficiaries:
- Blue Cross MedicareRx Value $20.04 - Blue Cross MedicareRx Plus $28.56 - Blue Cross MedicareRx Gold $35.29 Product highlights include: - Cover both brand name and generic drugs - All plans can be purchased independently or in conjunction with an existing health coverage plan - Convenient access to prescription drugs through most retail pharmacies nationwide - An option to obtain drugs via mail order pharmacy - Services through a trusted, financially stable company Blue MedicareRx plans are available to: - People who have Part A and/or Part B - People who have purchased Medicare Supplemental coverage without pharmacy benefits - People who have Medicare Supplemental coverage with drug coverage and want to discontinue the drug portion of their Supplemental coverage - People who are turning 65 and/or becoming eligible for Medicare
In addition, two Medicare Advantage Regional PPO plans are now available, through Blue Cross affiliate BC Life & Health Insurance Company, to Medicare beneficiaries in California. These affordable plans were designed to provide access medical care and services including hospital and physician services, inpatient hospital visits, and emergency room services.
"We are contributing to one of the most significant changes to Medicare history," said Susan Rawlings, Senior Vice President and President of Senior Services for Blue Cross of California. "We hope that by offering these new Blue MedicareRx plans we can increase access and choice for Medicare beneficiaries statewide."
To learn more about the new Blue Cross MedicareRx plans visit http://www.bluecrossca.com or call Blue Cross at 1-800-765-2585 (Tty/Tdd 1-877-247-1657).
Blue Cross of California is one of the state's largest health insurers and together with its California affiliate, BC Life & Health Insurance Company, the company serves more than 7.6 million medical members. Headquartered in Southern California, Blue Cross of California offers a flexible product portfolio with a broad range of options for small, medium and large groups, as well as individual plans for people without access to group coverage, seniors and consumers who are eligible for state sponsored programs. Blue Cross of California is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Association and can be found on the web at http://www.bluecrossca.com.
*Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. is the entity contracting with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and is licensed to offer this Part D plan. Blue Cross of California is providing marketing, administrative and sales support services.
Blue Cross of CaliforniaCONTACT: Kellie Bernell, +1-805-557-6755, kellie.Bernell@wellpoint.com
Web site: http://www.bluecrossca.com/
