Blue Shield Medicare Advantage Plans in California

Turning 65, new to Medicare, or comparing Blue Shield 65 Plus, Inspire, Trio, or Choice?

• Blue Shield Medicare Advantage plans are different from Original Medicare.
  • With Original Medicare, many people can use any doctor or hospital that accepts Medicare.
  • With a Medicare Advantage plan, you must pay close attention to the plan’s own provider network, medical groups, hospitals, drug formulary, referral rules, and service area.
• That is why I do not suggest choosing a Medicare Advantage plan based only on premium, TV advertising, extra benefits, or a quick online quote.
  • The practical question is: will this specific plan work with your doctors, hospitals, prescriptions, and county?

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• Before enrolling in Blue Shield Medicare Advantage, send me:
  • your ZIP code, county, doctors, medical groups, preferred hospitals, prescriptions, and whether you are turning 65, already on Medicare, or losing employer coverage.
• Provider networks are one of the biggest differences between Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare.
  • A plan may have attractive benefits, but if your doctor, medical group, hospital, or prescription drug is not a good fit, the plan may not be the right choice.
• Blue Shield may be a good fit for some people, but it is not automatic.
  • I can help compare Blue Shield Medicare Advantage with other Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare Supplement options, and Part D prescription drug coverage.