Learn About Medicare

As you approach your retirement and Medicare eligibility, it’s important to take the right steps to get the comprehensive Medicare coverage you need. To learn more about Medicare, read How Medicare Works (PDF).

Why do you need additional coverage?

Original Medicare does not pay all of your health care expenses. There are deductibles and coinsurance you must pay when you receive health care services. Original Medicare also does not cover routine physicals, eye exams or outpatient prescription drugs. Your out-of-pocket expenses for these "coverage gaps" can add up quickly.

Fortunately, you have options to consider that can help with these extra costs. To learn about MedicareBlue PPO (Regional PPO), MedicareBlue Rx (PDP), Medicare Supplement Plans and other options available to people with Medicare, visit Plan Options.

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September 02, 2010

Important Information

This page last updated and accepted by CMS July, 2010.

MedicareBlue Rx (PDP) is a Medicare-approved Part D sponsor. MedicareBlue PPO (Regional PPO) is a Medicare-approved regional PPO plan.

Coverage is available to residents of the service area or members of an employer or union group and separately issued by one of the following plans: Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa,* Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota,* Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana,* Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska,* Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota,* Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Dakota,* and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming.*

*Independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.