Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Medicare Members *ALERT*

LOSS OF LOW-INCOME SUBSIDY (LIS) LETTERS MAILED

Loss of low-income subsidy (LIS) letters were mailed to members who no longer qualify for extra help with their Medicare prescription drug costs effective January 1, 2018. The letter included members’ new premium and cost-sharing amounts that went into effect January 1, 2018. Members who no longer have the subsidy can switch plans as part of a special enrollment period (SEP) or stay with the same plan. The letters were sent to 214 Blue MedicareRx members. A sample letter is available here. (more…)

2016 Medicare Open Enrollment is Under Way

Consumers can sign up for Medicare Advantage health coverage or Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage from now through Dec. 7.  Give us a call to set up and appointment (520) 721-4848, or come to one of our Medicare Seminars.  We represent a wide vary of carriers to choose from and we can help you choose the one that suits you the best!

ATTENTION Health Net Ruby 1 & Jade members

If your Medicare Advantage Plan or Medicare Part D plan is not renewing in 2015, you should have received a notice from your plan by October 2, 2014 stating this change, your rights and options for other health coverage.

One of your rights is a Special Election Period (SEP) to join a new Medicare Advantage Plan. The SEP began December 8, 2014 and closes February 28, 2014.  Your new coverage will become effective the first day of the following month.

Please contact us if you have questions and if you would like to enroll in a new plan for February 2015.   (520) 721-4848

2015 Medicare Solutions – Come out and see us at one of our Medicare Seminars

Blue Cross MedicareRxSM (PDP) Formularies Updated

The Blue MedicareRx^SM (PDP) formulary has been updated and a current formulary is now available on www.YourAZMedicareSolutions.com. The February 2013 drug changes are also in the online formulary search tool on this website.  If you are a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Member, the Formulary changes will be incorporated into the formulary and communicated each month. Below is a list of the recent drug changes made to the formulary.  If you have questions about your Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (PDP), give us a call at (520) 721-4848.   Download the BCBSAZ PDP complete formulary here.