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  • 2021 Blue Shield Inspire (HMO) Los Angeles and Orange Counties (PDF, 619KB)
  • Inspire Highlights 2021 LA & Orange
  • 2021 Blue Shield Inspire (HMO) Alameda County (PDF, 311KB)
  • 2021 Blue Shield Inspire (PPO) Alameda County (PDF, 765KB)
  • 2021 Blue Shield Inspire (HMO) San Mateo County (PDF, 321KB)
  • 2021 Blue Shield Inspire (HMO) Fresno and Madera Counties (PDF, 297KB)
  • 2021 Blue Shield Inspire (HMO) Sacramento County (PDF, 304KB)
  • 2021 Blue Shield Inspire (HMO) Santa Clara County (PDF, 303KB)
  • 2021 Blue Shield Inspire (HMO) San Joaquin, Stanislaus & Merced counties (PDF, 565KB)
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  • 2021 Blue Shield Vital (HMO) Los Angeles and Orange counties (PDF, 320KB)
  • 2021 Blue Shield Vital (HMO) Riverside and San Bernardino counties (PDF, 586KB)
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  • 2021 Blue Shield 65 Plus (HMO) Los Angeles and Orange counties (PDF, 387KB)
  • 2021 Blue Shield 65 Plus (HMO) San Bernardino County (PDF, 351KB)
  • 2021 Blue Shield 65 Plus (HMO) Riverside County (PDF, 599KB)
  • 2021 Blue Shield 65 Plus Plan 2 (HMO) Los Angeles and Orange counties (PDF, 389KB)
  • 2021 Blue Shield 65 Plus Choice Plan (HMO) Riverside and San Bernardino counties (PDF, 648KB)
  • 2021 Blue Shield 65 Plus (HMO) San Diego County (PDF, 406KB)
  • 2021 Blue Shield 65 Plus (HMO) Ventura County (PDF, 466KB)
  • 2021 Blue Shield 65 Plus (HMO) Kern County (PDF, 394KB)
  • 2021 Blue Shield 65 Plus (HMO) San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties (PDF, 295KB)
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  • 2021 Blue Shield AdvantageOptimum Plan (HMO) Los Angeles & Orange counties (PDF, 256KB)
  • 2021 Blue Shield AdvantageOptimum Plan 1 (HMO) San Diego County (PDF, 258KB)
  • 2021 Blue Shield AdvantageOptimum Plan (HMO) Santa Clara County (PDF, 256KB)
  • 2021 Blue Shield AdvantageOptimum Plan (HMO) Fresno County (PDF, 252KB)
  • 2021 Blue Shield AdvantageOptimum Plan (HMO) Merced County (PDF, 442KB)
  • 2021 Blue Shield AdvantageOptimum Plan (HMO) Stanislaus County (PDF, 252KB)
  • 2021 Blue Shield AdvantageOptimum Plan (HMO) San Joaquin County (PDF, 464KB)
  • 2021 Blue Shield AdvantageOptimum Plan 2 (HMO) San Diego County (PDF, 259KB)
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  • 2021 Blue Shield TotalDual Plan (HMO D-SNP) Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino & San Diego counties (PDF, 423KB)
  • 2021 Blue Shield Inspire (HMO D-SNP) Fresno, San Joaquin & Stanislaus counties (PDF, 254KB)
  • 2021 Blue Shield Coordinated Choice Plan (HMO) Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego, Fresno, Santa Clara, Merced, San Joaquin & Stanislaus counties (PDF, 244KB)

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155 comments on “Blue Shield 65 Plus – Inspire HMO 2021”

  2. Steve,

    you have mentioned to me in my san mateo county, part c will be available to me with out any premium

    How about other neighboring counties like santa clara, alameda etc in bay area.

    How can I verify the same?

    I am thinking of moving to low cost counties.

    Reply

  3. tier one medication for ucla medical inspire hmo

    if there a charge for 90 days mail orders for my medicine

    zolpidem 5mg ,

    trazodone 50mg and

    lisinopril 2.5 mg ?

    what pharmacy will process orders?

    Reply

  4. I’ve heard that Blue Shield has PPO here in Santa Barbara can you send me the link or info for these?

    I never liked HMO.

    Reply

  5. FAQ’s from prior webpage

     

    1. Where do I find a list of providers that are endodonic dentists in or near fullerton ca 92835 and accept the blue shield 65 plus choice co pay listed in the 2016 benefits listing
    2. Hi Steve,

       

      I Just got off the phone with the Social Security Dept. as I needed clarification on some of the questions asked in the online application for Medicare.

      This woman “Tracy” states that I am not eligible as I don’t have enough credits and won’t be eligible until Bruce turns 62 this coming October, then apply under him as he does have the credits.

      She told me that I wouldn’t be able to apply until open enrollment, Jan-March 2017.

      This seems odd to me but need your take on this.

      Thanks,

      Jackie

    4. How soon can Jackie enroll and when will her Medicare coverage under this plan begin? Our monthly premium for March under our current Health Net HMO plan is due March 10th (I think). If Jackie enrolls and coverage under this plan begins before April 1st will the premiums for the two plans be pro-rated?
      • She can enroll 24/7 by using my Blue Shield Agent affiliate link above. Her coverage will begin April 1st. Coverage won’t start till then, so, just pay Health Net for March and this premium for April. I’m surprised that Health Net hasn’t dropped her….
    5. Is there any supplemental coverage (which I think is referred to as “gap” coverage) available for prescription drug expense which is not paid by this plan? If so, what does it cost per month and what does it cover? Jackie takes Uloric 40 mg and it is expensive.
      • No! In fact it’s illegal to sell extra coverage. I don’t find the Blue Shield formulary handy. Did you want me to request it from Blue Shield Agent Support? The Medicare.Gov shop & compare tool shows the cost of Ulric 40 mg 30 pills/month to be $2,800 without insurance. It appears from the tool that Ulric is available mail order and would be $240/year. I double checked this on the Blue Shield Affiliate Enrollment and Information site and they show $480. This might be that I picked the wrong pharmacy on the Medicare Site.
    6. Is this a Medicare Plan C which includes outpatient, inpatient and prescription drug coverage provided on an HMO basis by Beaver Medical Group (where Jackie and I currently have an HMO plan through Health Net)? What is the monthly cost if Jackie enrolls in this plan?
    7. I am starting anthem mediblue select.
      A yearly dental cleaning and exam is included. How do I get the list of in network dentists in Riverside County, CA?
    8. what is the difference in blue shield 65+ and blue shield 65+ choice medicare advantage plans? we now have the regular 65+ we live in huntington beach ca (orange county) 92649 thank you

       

      thank youJoan V

      • Thank you very much for asking your question in the comments section of our website. It allows more people to learn the answers and get general information. The Plus Plan is offered in Orange County and Portions of Los Angeles County. To see if your MD’s are on the list, use the search feature, check this directory or call your MD’s. The choice plan has slightly better benefits. Here’s a side by side comparison.
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  6. Any notions about when the 2021 Medicare Advantage details and provider lists might be available?

    Thanks for a very informative website.

    Sorry that my PCP doesn’t take the Blue insurance so I could give you some business.

    Reply

  7. Why do I need blue shield Medicare Advantage with medicare A & B?

    It’s a nightmare to see doctors and get the necessary treatment while my friend has only medicare A & B and can go to any doctor

    Reply

  8. Here’s the Blue Shield Provider Finder

    We found 67 doctors with 10 miles for urology and gastroenterology. The list has been emailed to you.

    What medical group is your family doctor in. You’ll want the specialist to be in the same group.

    See page 40 of the Inspire Evidence of Coverage for how referrals to specialist work in the same network – group.

    We have print directories on this page

    Here’s how to enroll in Inspire. No extra charge for our website and our help.

    Here’s instructions and the link to enroll in Medicare A Hospital and B Doctor Visits

    Reply

  9. I am signing up for medicare this month and want to know about doctors, in particular, urologists and GI doctors, in the Blue Shield Inspire Network.

    My family doc is already in this network.

    I live in the Redondo Beach/Torrance, CA 90277 area.

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    • I’m enrolled in BlueShield +65 HMO in San Luis Obispo.

      Where can I find the on-line catalog for over-the-counter meds, supplements, etc?

      And how do I place an order?

      I can’t find any info on-line about the benefit.

      Reply

    • I’m enrolled in BlueShield +65 HMO in San Luis Obispo.

      Where can I find the on-line catalog for over-the-counter meds, supplements, etc?

      And how do I place an order?

      I can’t find any info on-line about the benefit.

      Reply

  22. I’m not sure what you mean by explain Inspire 2020 to you? Here’s the Summary of Benefits for Los Angeles & Orange County. Did you have a more specific question?

    Here’s the summary of benefits for Plan F Extra Medi Gap – Our webpage on Plan F Extra

    Yes, UCLA will accept Inspire in 2020.

    The difference between HMO Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement is, I’m not sure of the right word, but it’s the main decision to make, once one has Medicare Parts A & B. Here’s our webpage on which way to go.

    If you decide to remain on your Medi Gap plan, here’s the form to appoint us as your agent, no extra charge and allows us to get paid for helping you.

    Official Medicare Video on understanding your choices

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  23. I’m not sure what you mean by explain Inspire 2020 to you? Here’s the Summary of Benefits for Los Angeles & Orange County. Did you have a more specific question?

    Here’s the summary of benefits for Plan F Extra Medi Gap – Our webpage on Plan F Extra

    Yes, UCLA will accept Inspire in 2020.

    The difference between HMO Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement is, I’m not sure of the right word, but it’s the main decision to make, once one has Medicare Parts A & B. Here’s our webpage on which way to go.

    If you decide to remain on your Medi Gap plan, here’s the form to appoint us as your agent, no extra charge and allows us to get paid for helping you.

    Official Medicare Video on understanding your choices

    Reply

  24. I’m not sure what you mean by explain Inspire 2020 to you? Here’s the Summary of Benefits for Los Angeles & Orange County. Did you have a more specific question?

    Here’s the summary of benefits for Plan F Extra Medi Gap – Our webpage on Plan F Extra

    Yes, UCLA will accept Inspire in 2020.

    The difference between HMO Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement is, I’m not sure of the right word, but it’s the main decision to make, once one has Medicare Parts A & B. Here’s our webpage on which way to go.

    If you decide to remain on your Medi Gap plan, here’s the form to appoint us as your agent, no extra charge and allows us to get paid for helping you.

    Official Medicare Video on understanding your choices

    Reply

  25. Please explain Blue Shield inspire 2020 to me.

    I had Medicare Supplement Blue Shield extra F Plan 2019,

    My doctors all in UCLA Medical Group. Next year UCLA accept Blue Shield Inspire HMO.

    Shall I change to HMO from Medicare Supplement?

    Reply

      • I’ve cut and pasted this from the Evidence of Coverage

        Section 2.2 What kinds of medical care can you get without getting approval in advance from your PCP?

        You can get the services listed below without getting approval in advance from your PCP.

         Routine women’s health care, which includes breast exams, screening mammograms (xrays of the breast), Pap tests, and pelvic exams as long as you get them from a network provider.

         Flu shots, Hepatitis B vaccinations, and pneumonia vaccinations as long as you get them from a network provider.  Emergency services from network providers or from out-of-network providers.

         Urgently needed services from network providers or from out-of-network providers when network providers are temporarily unavailable or inaccessible (e.g., when you are temporarily outside of the plan’s service area).

         Kidney dialysis services that you get at a Medicare-certified dialysis facility when you are temporarily outside the plan’s service area. (If possible, please call Member Services before you leave the service area so we can help arrange for you to have maintenance dialysis while you are away. Phone numbers for Member Services are printed on the back cover of this booklet.)

        Section 2.3 How to get care from specialists and other network providers

        A specialist is a doctor who provides health care services for a specific disease or part of the body. There are many kinds of specialists. Here are a few examples:

         Oncologists care for patients with cancer.

         Cardiologists care for patients with heart conditions.

         Orthopedists care for patients with certain bone, joint, or muscle conditions.

        When your PCP thinks that you need specialized treatment, they will request a referral (approval in advance) to see a plan specialist or certain other providers. For some types of referrals, your PCP may need to get approval in advance from our plan (this is called getting “prior authorization”). For more information about which services require prior authorization, see Chapter 4, Section 2.1 of this booklet.

        It is very important to get a referral (approval in advance) from your PCP before you see a plan specialist or certain other providers (there are a few exceptions, including routine women’s health care that we explain later in this section). If you don’t have a referral (approval in advance) before you get services from a specialist, you may have to pay for these services yourself.

        If the specialist wants you to come back for more care, check first to be sure that the referral (approval in advance) you got from your PCP for the first visit covers more visits to the specialist.

        When you choose your PCP, you are also choosing the hospital and specialty network associated with your PCP.

        If there are specific specialists you want to use, find out whether your PCP sends patients to these specialists. Each network PCP has certain plan specialists they use for referrals. This means that the PCP you select may determine the specialists you may see. You may generally change your PCP at any time if you want to see a plan specialist that your current PCP can’t refer you to. Earlier in this chapter, in Section 2.1 under “Changing your PCP”, we tell you how to change your PCP. If there are specific hospitals you want to use, you must first find out whether your PCP uses these hospitals. Note that changing your PCP may result in being limited to specific specialists or hospitals to which that PCP refers (i.e., sub-networks, referral circles).

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        • I’ve cut and pasted this from the Evidence of Coverage

          Section 2.2 What kinds of medical care can you get without getting approval in advance from your PCP?

          You can get the services listed below without getting approval in advance from your PCP.

           Routine women’s health care, which includes breast exams, screening mammograms (xrays of the breast), Pap tests, and pelvic exams as long as you get them from a network provider.

           Flu shots, Hepatitis B vaccinations, and pneumonia vaccinations as long as you get them from a network provider.  Emergency services from network providers or from out-of-network providers.

           Urgently needed services from network providers or from out-of-network providers when network providers are temporarily unavailable or inaccessible (e.g., when you are temporarily outside of the plan’s service area).

           Kidney dialysis services that you get at a Medicare-certified dialysis facility when you are temporarily outside the plan’s service area. (If possible, please call Member Services before you leave the service area so we can help arrange for you to have maintenance dialysis while you are away. Phone numbers for Member Services are printed on the back cover of this booklet.)

          Section 2.3 How to get care from specialists and other network providers

          A specialist is a doctor who provides health care services for a specific disease or part of the body. There are many kinds of specialists. Here are a few examples:

           Oncologists care for patients with cancer.

           Cardiologists care for patients with heart conditions.

           Orthopedists care for patients with certain bone, joint, or muscle conditions.

          When your PCP thinks that you need specialized treatment, they will request a referral (approval in advance) to see a plan specialist or certain other providers. For some types of referrals, your PCP may need to get approval in advance from our plan (this is called getting “prior authorization”). For more information about which services require prior authorization, see Chapter 4, Section 2.1 of this booklet.

          It is very important to get a referral (approval in advance) from your PCP before you see a plan specialist or certain other providers (there are a few exceptions, including routine women’s health care that we explain later in this section). If you don’t have a referral (approval in advance) before you get services from a specialist, you may have to pay for these services yourself.

          If the specialist wants you to come back for more care, check first to be sure that the referral (approval in advance) you got from your PCP for the first visit covers more visits to the specialist.

          When you choose your PCP, you are also choosing the hospital and specialty network associated with your PCP.

          If there are specific specialists you want to use, find out whether your PCP sends patients to these specialists. Each network PCP has certain plan specialists they use for referrals. This means that the PCP you select may determine the specialists you may see. You may generally change your PCP at any time if you want to see a plan specialist that your current PCP can’t refer you to. Earlier in this chapter, in Section 2.1 under “Changing your PCP”, we tell you how to change your PCP. If there are specific hospitals you want to use, you must first find out whether your PCP uses these hospitals. Note that changing your PCP may result in being limited to specific specialists or hospitals to which that PCP refers (i.e., sub-networks, referral circles).

          Reply

  28. I live in Orange County and have Blue Shield 65 Plus.

    I got an outpatient X-ray done at my doctor’s, St Jude Heritage.

    On my summary of benefits
    https://www.blueshieldca.com/bsca/bsc/public/broker/PortalComponents/StreamDocumentServlet?fileName=2019_MAPD-LAOR-SOB.pdf

    it clearly states that I pay nothing.

    However, Blue Shield is telling me that because my doctor ordered 2 views it now becomes a “complex X-ray” to quote them and therefore I have to pay a $40 co-pay as if it was a ct scan etc,

    What is going on?

    Reply

  30. Here’s some thoughts & suggestions:

    Medicare Advantage offers Part D Rx at no additional charge

    You might just pay cash for the entire MD visit, Medicare wouldn’t pay, as when you have Medicare Advantage, the Insurance Company takes care of everything.

    See our webpage on the pros & cons of Medi Gap vs Medicare Advantage and what’s best for each person.

    Just get a Part D plan and leave what Medicare doesn’t pay as something you pay out of pocket, like you’re doing now. Note, if you didn’t buy Part D when first eligible, there might be a late enrollment penalty.

    Get a Medi Gap plan. Look at High F from Blue Shield, sure it has a deductible, but that doesn’t stop Medicare from paying first. The price is right. Here’s where we explained to another web visitor how to figure out the rate chart. Or, just send an email, with zip code and date of birth and we can send you your specific rate.

    If you want to discuss this on the phone, face to face, video conference, etc. see above for our appointment scheduler.

    Reply

  31. Here’s some thoughts & suggestions:

    Medicare Advantage offers Part D Rx at no additional charge

    You might just pay cash for the entire MD visit, Medicare wouldn’t pay, as when you have Medicare Advantage, the Insurance Company takes care of everything.

    See our webpage on the pros & cons of Medi Gap vs Medicare Advantage and what’s best for each person.

    Just get a Part D plan and leave what Medicare doesn’t pay as something you pay out of pocket, like you’re doing now. Note, if you didn’t buy Part D when first eligible, there might be a late enrollment penalty.

    Get a Medi Gap plan. Look at High F from Blue Shield, sure it has a deductible, but that doesn’t stop Medicare from paying first. The price is right. Here’s where we explained to another web visitor how to figure out the rate chart. Or, just send an email, with zip code and date of birth and we can send you your specific rate.

    If you want to discuss this on the phone, face to face, video conference, etc. see above for our appointment scheduler.

    Reply

  32. Here’s some thoughts & suggestions:

    Medicare Advantage offers Part D Rx at no additional charge

    You might just pay cash for the entire MD visit, Medicare wouldn’t pay, as when you have Medicare Advantage, the Insurance Company takes care of everything.

    See our webpage on the pros & cons of Medi Gap vs Medicare Advantage and what’s best for each person.

    Just get a Part D plan and leave what Medicare doesn’t pay as something you pay out of pocket, like you’re doing now. Note, if you didn’t buy Part D when first eligible, there might be a late enrollment penalty.

    Get a Medi Gap plan. Look at High F from Blue Shield, sure it has a deductible, but that doesn’t stop Medicare from paying first. The price is right. Here’s where we explained to another web visitor how to figure out the rate chart. Or, just send an email, with zip code and date of birth and we can send you your specific rate.

    If you want to discuss this on the phone, face to face, video conference, etc. see above for our appointment scheduler.

    Reply

    • Here’s some thoughts & suggestions:

      Medicare Advantage offers Part D Rx at no additional charge

      You might just pay cash for the entire MD visit, Medicare wouldn’t pay, as when you have Medicare Advantage, the Insurance Company takes care of everything.

      See our webpage on the pros & cons of Medi Gap vs Medicare Advantage and what’s best for each person.

      Just get a Part D plan and leave what Medicare doesn’t pay as something you pay out of pocket, like you’re doing now. Note, if you didn’t buy Part D when first eligible, there might be a late enrollment penalty.

      Get a Medi Gap plan. Look at High F from Blue Shield, sure it has a deductible, but that doesn’t stop Medicare from paying first. The price is right. Here’s where we explained to another web visitor how to figure out the rate chart. Or, just send an email, with zip code and date of birth and we can send you your specific rate.

      If you want to discuss this on the phone, face to face, video conference, etc. see above for our appointment scheduler.

      Reply

  34. IMHO the simplest is to call your MD and ask. However, CMS rules require that an agent call the Insurance Company or check the provider directory. ONLINE is best, as the printed directories get outdated quickly.

    Here’s the Blue Shield provider directory. It’s also listed above. Here’s more detail and instruction on how to use the Blue Shield provider search.

    We do find Dr. Rosen listed, see below. There is a rule somewhere about a doctor having to be within 20 miles. Let me check that.

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    • The rules for picking a provider start on page 40 of the Evidence of Coverage. I don’t see any rule about 20 miles… However, the print edition of the San Bernardino doctor list for 2017 doesn’t show Dr. Rosen. So it may be that he’s not a provider for San Bernardino County. Let me check further.

      If you click enrollment links above, we can do the transfer for you and thus get paid for helping you.

      Reply

  35. IMHO the simplest is to call your MD and ask. However, CMS rules require that an agent call the Insurance Company or check the provider directory. ONLINE is best, as the printed directories get outdated quickly.

    Here’s the Blue Shield provider directory. It’s also listed above. Here’s more detail and instruction on how to use the Blue Shield provider search.

    We do find Dr. Rosen listed, see below. There is a rule somewhere about a doctor having to be within 20 miles. Let me check that.

    Reply

    • Here’s a screen shot showing the Dr. Rosen is listed. The Plus plan has more MD’s than the choice plan, so that stands to reason

      Reply

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