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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

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for Blue Shield Medicare Advantage Plans

#Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans (PDF) #12026

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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!

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  • 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.
    • 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]
  • 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.

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Blue Shield of California Medicare Advantage plan  members can add dental benefits to their program. You can choose between:

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 2016 benefits listing
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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?
  • 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.
  • 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. 

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109 comments on “Blue Shield 65 Plus – Inspire HMO 2024

  1. 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.

  2. 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?

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

        • No. I don’t find a definition in the EOC, thus let’s go by the 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.

          Just follow the links above to view the catalog and to place your order.

          To enroll and have us as your agent, no extra charge, click on the links in the body of the webpage above.

      • 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.

        • Isn’t our website the greatest thing since sliced bread? We’ve already answered your question above. One just has to go through the Q & A.

          How about appointing us as your agent, no extra charge whenever you might make a change to your program?

    • 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

  5. 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?

  6. 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?

    • 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.

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