Blue Shield of California Medicare Advantage Plan
65 Plus (HMO), Inspire, Trio & Choice
Blue Shield of California MAPD Introduction
Blue Shield offers Medicare HMOs Medicare Advantage-Prescription Drug Plan MAPD. MAPD plans are mandated to cover the same basic benefits as Original Medicare plus Part D prescription drug coverage.
We offer Blue Shield Medicare Advantage plans in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, San Diego Counties and throughout California.
See actual Enrollment Kits including summary of benefits below and evidence of coverage to make sure everything is up to date
Summary of Benefits #SOB
Enrollment Kits
for Blue Shield Medicare Advantage Plans
- Los Angeles County & Orange County
- “optimum plan https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:9b3fc1d6-5ec2-4032-ae59-3f3dc3d927d8
- “Enhanced https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:08638fb2-95bb-4b66-9d3a-66547bcf0220
- Inspire https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:a9f07c7e-fbb6-400f-92f1-1ac40fcbfdca
- “65 Plus https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:337554a5-4195-4a48-b5a5-14d380e1c143
- “65 Plus Plan 2 https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:60d7a5fb-a8f1-434b-9204-7859bb43821a
- Blue Shield Inspire (HMO) 2022 2023 Enrollment Kit
- Blue Shield 65 Plus (HMO) 2022 Enrollment Kit
- Blue Shield 65 Plus Plan 2 (HMO) 2022 Enrollment Kit
- Blue Shield Advantage Optimum Plan (HMO) 2022 Enrollment Kit
- Blue Shield Total Dual Plan (HMO D-SNP)
- Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino & San Diego Counties 2022 Enrollment Kit
- Blue Shield Coordinated Choice Plan (HMO)
- Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego, Fresno, Santa Clara, Merced, San Joaquin & Stanislaus 2022 Enrollment Kit
- See the Full Evidence of Coverage,
- MORE… If password is required – Email us at [email protected]
- Permission to have a Zoom, Phone or Skype Meeting – Scope of Appointment – English
Blue Shield Videos On Medicare
“Medicare Enlightenment” video series out now!
- Medicare Enlightenment – Entire Video 18 minutes
- Different Parts of Medicare
- Original Medicare Parts A& B: What’s Not Covered
- When can I enroll in Medicare
- Your Medicare Coverage Choices at a Glance
- Medicare Advantage Plans – Part C
- Medicare Supplement Plans
- Prescription Drug Plans
- Our Blue Shield Web Pages on Medicare
- Blue Shield 65 Plus – Inspire HMO 2021
- Blue Shield – Medi-Gap – Any Medicare Provider
Blue Shield of California Authorized Agent - Broker
#Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans (PDF) #12026
Insurance Companies get a fee from the Federal Government, when you enroll in an MAPD plan. MAPD Plans must cover all A & B services Medicare.Gov *
That's why the premium is very low or ZERO!
- Set a phone or Skype Meeting
- We can now do SOC Scope of Appointment, before the Meeting via a 3 minute recorded meeting 2 days before. AHIP Training Module 4 Page 14 *
- #Intake Form - We can better prepare for the meeting
- Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C): An Overview Hi Cap
- HMO - Narrow Networks?
- HI Cap CA Health Care Advocates Fact Sheet
- Do I just sign up with a Medicare Advantage Company and automatically get * Parts A & B or do I have to get those from Medicare.Gov * VIDEO
- Get Quotes, Full Information and Enroll
- MANDATED wording!: Think Advisor * ‘‘We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1–800–MEDICARE to get information on all of your options.’’
- We disagree with the above wording, as we can use the same tools on Medicare.gov as they do!
- FYI a 4.27.2022 HHS Office of the Inspector General report found that MAPD plans denied 13% of prior authorizations that would have been covered under original Medicare (Conversely, Medi Gap, just follows what Medicare pays.)
- 88% of MAPD enrollees are happy
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MAPD plans often include Dental & Part D - Rx Prescriptions and often have NO premiums!
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How is that possible?
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The Federal Government pays them around $700/month to handle your medical care. You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium of about $170/month. It's best to apply when you turn 65 for the supplement plans or advantage plans, as that's the main "Open Enrollment" period, guaranteed issue for any plan.
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Medicare Advantage Plans also have an annual open enrollment now known as AEP Annual Election Period October 7 to December 15th.
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Additional Coverage is important as Medical Bills are increasing Seniors Credit Card Debt or leading to possible bankruptcy?
- If You Have Problems with Your Medicare Advantage Plan
- When Medicare Advantage Plans Terminate Coverage
- Medi-Cal D-SNP Feasibility Study
- Email us [email protected] for the full evidence of coverage
- You can also get it though our Blue Shield affiliate website
Forms – Application Status
- Email us [email protected] for any forms you need
- You can also get it though our Blue Shield affiliate website
- Check your application status?
Blue Shield Medicare
Resources & Links
- Member Services 800.766.4466
- Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (MA-PD) Plan Customer Care: (800) 776-4466 (TTY: 711), 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week, year-round -Effective 10/01/2021
- Blue Shield Balance: (888) 802-4423 (TTY: 711), 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week, year round
- Individual Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (PDP): 888) 239-6469 (TTY: 711), 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week, year round
- Blue Shield Financial Strength
- More on financials & Mission Statement on our Individual Site
- Silver Sneakers.com
- Blue Shield Fraud Hotline
- Broker ONLY Forms Requires LOG In
- Go deeper into your plan to get more Think your plan is just about health coverage? It offers so much more. Take a closer look and see what else you could be getting from us. Seriously, we want you to.
FAQ’s Provider Directories, Search #Tools & Instructions
- Question Why can’t I find my specialist doctors listed when I search Blue Shield 65 plus site?
- I do find primary care doctors at UCLA Health in Santa Clarita but not my specialists Donin (Urology) and Smith (Pulmonology) who I see at the UCLA Health Santa Clarita Primary and Specialty Care clinic.
- I see them as a traditional Medicare patient, which I switched to from Blue Shield 65 plus because at the time UCLA would not accept Blue Shield 65 plus.
- I understand from your video that now they do.
- My concern is whether the primary care physician is going to direct me to see some other doctor at that clinic who also practices the same specialty but not the doctors I have been seeing because I am a ” UCLA Medicare Advantage” patient instead of a traditional medicare patient.
- What is your view about this?
- Answer Please when stating facts, provide the screen shots, exact URL’s, etc. It takes us time to duplicate what you are referring to.
- I’m surprised that you can search for 2021 MD’s, as it’s my understanding that 2021 information can’t be released to the public until October 1st.
- It often seems that Medicare Advantage rules are there, just so that agents can go to jail at the Federal Governments whim.
- We do see Blue Shield 65 Plus, Vital & Inspire on UCLA’s list of accepted Health Plans, but don’t know if that’s for 2021.
- Which facility are you using?
- When using Blue Shield Provider Finder
blueshieldca.com/fad you can set the filter to which MD’s accept Blue Shield - Working “backwards” UCLA shows Dr. Donin MD as accepting Blue Shield. Give me a couple of days to see why he doesn’t show on Blue Shield’s provider finder.
- He does show in their print directory on page 640
- uclahealth.org/nicholas-donin
- Is it Malcolm Smith you’re going to?
- uclahealth.org/malcolm-smith
- He’s on page 632 of the pdf directory
- Reply from Blue Shield broker support
- I can confirm Dr. Nicholas Donin is constructed with 65 plus / Inspire under UCLA Medicare Advantage ( Medical Group).
- Practioner id showing contracted with UCLA Medicare Advantage & 65 Plus/Inspire : 100323139008.
- If your member’s Primary Care physician is attached to UCLA Medicare Advantage then the member can request this Urologist.
- If its not, I would recommend speaking with your member as for HMO Policies, most procedures and specialists need to be authorized by medical group and they always refer out from their own doctors.
- See page 42 of EOC for more details on getting referred to specialists.
- 2nd reply from Blue Shield broker services:
- [we will] request for the Find a Provider page to be updated.
- After spending a lot of time talking to UCLA and Blue Shield, I decided that if I wanted someone else to manage my care and didn’t care about how they did or didn’t do that, I should go back to the Medicare Advantage plan I was on for 4 years before I switched to original Medicare! [Parts A Hospital & B Doctor Visits]
- Reply from Blue Shield broker support
- Question I have no changes planned for my supplement (F extra) so will it automatically renew?
- Answer Did you see our video and pdf # 12026 on Understanding Advantage Plans on our Blue Shield Advantage Plan Page?
- The Introduction to Medi Gap Publication # 02110on our Blue Shield Medi Gap Page?
- IMHO those video’s and official Government brochures explain how Medicare Advantage tries to save $$$ by “managing” your care.
- We are authorized Blue Shield Medi Gap brokers and can assist you with anything that comes up. When you appoint us as your Broker, Blue Shield compensates us at no additional charge to you, as it saves them time on the phone with you not having to call them. Email us for the form to appoint us. How much time did we spend helping you?
- We can get you enrolled in Blue Shield Medicare Advantage starting on October 15th for a January 1st effective date.
- Informational Materials will be released to the public on October 1st. If an agent is able to see anything before that time, it’s more secret that anything else I know of.
- Check our Blue Shield MAPD webpage for current information and enrollment then. There is no extra charge for our services. The Federal Government provides for agent compensation from the fees they pay the Insurance Companies to take care of you.
FAQ Provider Finder
- I moved from Orange County to Redlands in San Bernardino County. Since there is a change in residency, I have to change plans and have a special enrollment period to do so.
- My question is, can I keep my same MD:
- Norman J Rosen M.D. 2501 Chapman Ave, Orange, CA
- IMHO the simplest is to call your MD and ask. Then double check by calling 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.
- Primary care network providers must be within 30 minutes or 15 miles of each covered person’s residence or workplace. insurance.ca.gov
- If you really want Dr. Rosen, you do have a guaranteed right to get a Medi Gap plan. We can help you with that.
- Review our page on continuity of care SB 133. Double check if it applies to MAPD. Even if it doesn’t specifically, there must be similar legislation for MAPD plans.
- Review the appeals procedures in the evidence of coverage.
- Review the appeals procedure on our website.
- When you appoint us as your broker, no charge, we can help you with this.
- If the appeal fails, what if I just go outside of the Insurance and pay cash?
- What is my deadline to change plans after a move?
- Right, you would have to pay cash, as the Insurance since you have a MAPD plan would not pay anything. Medicare would not pay, as they are paying your MAPD plan to take care of you. You basically trade in your Medicare Card for a MAPD plan. There are certain times that you can get out of an MAPD plan and get regular Medicare. You would also have an enrollment period into a Part D Rx plan.
- the best place to look is probably your evidence of coverage page 48 cited above.
- Deadline to change plans after a move. Check our residency page and the evidence of coverage Page 8, 181, 244, 246, Service Area definition page 263, special enrollment 263, , .
- If you drop the MAPD plan because of the move, you can do that now. You wouldn’t have to wait till MAPD open enrollment. At open enrollment you could select a new MAPD plan. As we said above, you can get a Medi Gap plan now, to pay what Medicare doesn’t pay. You can also get an Rx plan now, during special enrollment.
FAQ Over the Counter Items
- On your Inspire program, what are considered “over-the-counter” items?
- Does it include vitamins?
- Do you have to have a doctors note to buy the vitamins?
- Where can I find the on-line catalog for over-the-counter meds, supplements, etc?
- And how do I place an order?
- Does it include vitamins?
- Yes, Vitamins & Minerals are included
- Page 83 of evidence of coverage
- FDA’s definition:
- Over-the-counter medicine is also known as OTC or nonprescription medicine. All these terms refer to medicine that you can buy without a prescription. They are safe and effective when you follow the directions on the label and as directed by your health care professional.
- How about appointing us as your agent, no extra charge whenever you might make a change to your program?
FAQ
- Shall I change to HMO MAPD from Medicare Supplement?
- My doctors all in UCLA Medical Group. Next year UCLA accept MAPD
- If I want to switch back from MAPD to Medi Gap plan, can I do that?
- Here’s the summary of benefits for Blue Shield Medi Gap Plans –
- Our webpage on Plan F Extra & Plan G
- Here’s our webpage on what plans major hospitals and medical groups accept.
- 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, ask use for the form to appoint us as your agent, no extra charge and allows us to get paid for helping you.
- Yes, you can change back to Medi Gap under certain circumstances. See our webpage on guaranteed issue times for Medi Gap.
- you can get Part D Rx separately.
- video about your Medicare Choices. MAPD, Medi Gap Original Medicare ONLY
- See Blue Shield MAPD Summary of Benefits above – shows that you pay NO EXTRA premium for the plan! It also shows, what you pay for various services. What it doesn’t show… is what you would pay, if you didn’t have a plan. See the screen shot’s below. The first is the MAPD inspire plan. The 2nd is a Medi Gap plan, which does have a premium and then you will also need a Part D Rx plan.
- Here’s the provider finder
- So, the choices are,
- pay for a separate Part D plan,
- premium for a Medi Gap plan that allows you to see ANY Medicare MD and will even pay the part that Medicare doesn’t if your MD charges more – see details in the evidence of coverage or our assignment page.
- or pay out of pocket what Medicare doesn’t pay… don’t forget the 80% never ends. There is NO OOP Out of Pocket Maximum
FAQ Chiropractor
- Does blue shield 65 plus cover any chiropractor care as basic Medicare does?
- How do I find a Chiropractor for the Inspire Plan?
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- How do I find a Chiropractor for the Inspire Plan?
- Here’s our webpage on what Medicare offers for chiropractic. If you have further questions, please post in the ask a question section on that page. MAPD plans are required to offer at least as much coverage as Medicare does.
- See the summary of benefits for the Blue Shield plan you are interested.
- See link at top of page to enroll. No extra charge for our help.
- call ASH American Specialty Health Network customer service at (800) 678-9133
FAQ MAPD PPO
- 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.
- Blue Shield Medi Gap Plans are PPO or even better as you can use ANY Medicare Provider! Blue Shield often has UNDERWRITING HOLIDAY, so you can enroll now, without doing Health Questions Use the logo above to get quotes or use the rate sheet above.
- Email us and ask about UHC’s MAPD PPO [email protected]
- If you would like to review the pros & cons in more detail, please set a Zoom meeting
- See our You Tube video explaining all this
Blue Shield of California
Provider #Finder -
Dentists, Doctors & Hospitals
All Plans - Medicare Advantage, Employer Group, Under 65 - Covered CA
Find a doctor near you
VIDEOS
- Blue Shield Exclusive PPO Your new ppo * PPO Primary MD FAQ’s * has 50k+ doctors and 320 hospitals statewide, plus Blue Card benefits out of state & country. 2020 Agent Guide * Member Outreach Bulletin *
- How to use the Finding a provider tool above VIDEO
- Understanding Your Plan pdf
- Nurse Help 24/7, Heal and Teladoc save on prescriptions ER vs. urgent care.
- Use your online account to review claims, copays or deductibles and take advantage of other member benefits.
- Explanatory VIDEOS on everything... from Blue Shield
- chcf.org/primary-care-matters * More readable summary * Health care systems with strong levels of primary care investment have better and more equitable health outcomes, lower care costs, and better care quality. We can build a healthier future for all Californians by focusing resources back to patients and their relationship with primary care providers.
- Medicare Advantage Provider Print Directories BROKER ONLY
- Email us [email protected] if you want a pdf print directory
- Enroll and get full details on our
- What do I have to do to see a specialist if I'm in an HMO or Medicare Advantage Plan?
- Generally, just ask your PCP Primary Doctor.
- Check your Evidence of Coverage for details. Email us, [email protected] if you want a copy of it.
- What if my PCP won't give a referral.
- Check the procedure in your Evidence of Coverage, email us and see our webpage on appeals & IMR Independent Medical Review.
- Generally, just ask your PCP Primary Doctor.
#Formularies & Rx Prescription Drug Resources
Formularies
- Email us [email protected] for the formularies & Pharmacy directory
- You can also get it though our Blue Shield affiliate website
Pharmacy Directory
Add #Dental to your coverage
Blue Shield of California Medicare Advantage plan members can add dental benefits to their program. You can choose between:
- Dental HMO* plan and a
- Dental PPO** plan.
- These plans offer a wide range of dental benefits, including many diagnostic and preventive services at no charge to you.
- Be Sure to email your completed application to us [email protected] so that we are coded as your broker. No extra charge.
- See the EOC’s Evidences of Coverage for details & pricing
FAQ’s
- Where do I find a list of providers that are endodontic dentists in or near fullerton ca 92835 and accept the blue shield 65 plus choice co pay listed in the benefits listing
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. - 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 my husband 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
- This seems odd to me but need your take on this.
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- This is an interesting question as it’s the first time it’s come up for me for someone who has lived in the USA all their life. The answer is simply to pay for Part A $426, click here for more detail and reasoning.What is the deadline to enroll when someone ages into Medicare, age 65?
- The Initial Enrollment Period for someone turning 65 to sign up for Medicare A Hospital B Doctor Visits and for a Medicare Advantage Plan is 3 months before you turn 65 and 3 months after the month that you turn 65. Learn More Medicare & You 2016 Page 25 ======== Medicare Publication 11219 Page 3 Thus someone turning 65 last December has till the end of March to complete a MAPD Application and get coverage for April 1st
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- The Initial Enrollment Period for someone turning 65 to sign up for Medicare A Hospital B Doctor Visits and for a Medicare Advantage Plan is 3 months before you turn 65 and 3 months after the month that you turn 65. Learn More Medicare & You 2016 Page 25 ======== Medicare Publication 11219 Page 3 Thus someone turning 65 last December has till the end of March to complete a MAPD Application and get coverage for April 1st
- 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….
. - 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.
. - 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?
. - Here’s our Health Net page… Note that it doesn’t have a lot of information (CMS rules and all) and one just basically clicks through and then to enroll, just put in our agent code L 981. Here’s HN’s provider search. Beaver is on the Seniority Plus Sapphire Plan and the Seniority Plus Green Plan. The Sapphire Plan though has a $31 premium. It might be a plan for those on Medi-Cal & Medicare. Although, it’s not a requirement. Note the extra benefits, like transportation. Did you want me to double check?
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. - 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?
. - Someone just asked that exact same question yesterday. I responded on the dental page.
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. - 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 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.
Brother - Sister - Sibling Side Pages Subpages
View our website with your Desktop or Tablet for the most information
Broker ONLY
- 2024 Medicare Toolbox
- New Client List features – autopay and cancellation identifiers
- Exciting updates coming to Broker Connection
- Medicare Supplement Closed Plan Cycle Changes- Effective April 1, 2024
- No new Plan G Inspire applications will be accepted after March 31, 2024
- What to know about GLP-1 weight loss drugs
- 2024 Broker training dates: Selling Medicare Supplements
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BROKER ONLY
- Why choose Medi Gap Plan?
- Broker Website - updated forms...Access our Broker Connection site for more resources and tools:
- No new Plan G Inspire applications will be accepted after March 31, 2024
- Shield On Demand offers a wide variety of customizable flyers, including benefit highlights, PowerPoint presentations and social media templates. From Broker Connection, go to the Medicare tab and look for “Sales & Marketing Materials,” and start utilizing these branded tools for your sales and marketing efforts.
- Our updated 2024 Medicare Toolbox highlights comprehensive product offerings and provides a blueprint for your success.
It includes our product portfolio, commissions and bonuses, marketing support, and more! - 2024 HRA incentive program details
- Blue Shield and Adventist Health reach new in-network agreement
- Tools and resources to help your clients with their new 2024 plans
- Elevate your social media marketing in 2024
- The Redetermination process will continue in 2024
- 2024 Broker training dates and job aids
- Tools at Your Fingertips- Price Check My Rx tool
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Medicare website updates:
- Medicare Member - Helpful member link agents can use for quick access to resources
- Med Supp Summary of Benefits - 2024 cost sharing amounts posted
- Med Supp Evidence of Coverages - 2024 cost sharing amounts posted
- Med Supp Dental PPO Evidence of Coverages 2024 updates
Broker Connection web page updates:
- Help Current MA-PD clients
- Help current PDP clients
- Help Current Med Supp clients – Find 2024 updates!
Additional Links and contacts:
- Access Broker Connection site for more resources such as enrollment materials and customized marketing through Shield On Demand
- Medicare Supplement Applications:
Email: [email protected]
- MAPD/PDP Applications:
Email: [email protected]
- Producer Services Support
Tel: 800-559-5905 | Email: [email protected]
Appointment inquiries: [email protected]
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Medicare Supplement Plan Changes for April 1, 2024
With current market evaluation, we have made the decision to discontinue Medicare Supplement Plan G Inspire effective 4/1/24.
Plan G Inspire has been in the market for 3 years and was only offered in select Northern CA counties. Agents and members will find Medicare Supplement Plan G Extra to be the same benefits and equal or less cost, without the AAA Roadside Driver program.
To help you navigate this change, we sent out a Producer Alert, and attached are PDF documents for Plan G Inspire FAQ, Plan G Extra, and Medicare Supplement Plan Comparisons (G, G Extra, F Extra). All marketing materials with Plan G Inspire will be updated by 4/1/24, including new enrollment, transfer, enrollment kits, marketing flyers, online references. It is highly recommended you read the FAQ and your Producer Alert link .
Current Plan G Inspire members will be notified October 1, 2024 and will be given a Special Enrollment Period to move to another supplement plan with no underwriting.
Plan G Extra is sold statewide and offers these same extra benefits as Plan G Inspire:
Additionally, Plan G Extra offers our popular Welcome to Medicare rate savings of $25 for the first year, Auto-payment savings, Household Savings, and Dental discount. |
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.
See our information and enrollment link above for Blue Shield
Blue Cross
Email us [email protected] for United Health Care, they don’t really let agents post anything.
Watch the video we just made to guide you through the process. Blue Cross navigation would be very similar.
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?
See the Blue Shield provider finder above to find participating pharmacies scroll up.
We can be your broker, no extra charge, if you use the enrollment link above
Any notions about when the upcoming years Medicare Advantage details and provider lists might be available?
Plan information will be available October 1st and you can enroll or change plans October 15th. CMS.gov
We represent not only Blue Shield, but UHP and Blue Cross. What are your doctor’s name and we can check those provider finders:
blue shield ca
anthem.com
United Health Care
How do I enroll in Inspire or any other Blue Shield MAPD?
Online with our Blue Shield Affiliate Link – No extra charge for agent support Scroll to the top of the page.
Transfer Application if you already have a Blue Shield Plan
We can help you via Phone, Skype or Face to Face set a meeting
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?
Sorry, your question is beyond my pay grade. Here’s the answer, but I don’t understand nor have say 10 hours to review the material to answer the question for you. Somehow you’ve gone over a basic test and into the realm of radiology services.
Medicare Learning Network
Medicare Claims Processing Manual Radiology Services
United Health Care MAPD Manual
https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/x-rays
Image is from the Evidence-of-Coverage above.