Plan Options

MedicareBlue PPO (Regional PPO)

Call us at 1-866-434-2038 (toll free)
TTY users call 1-866-456-1550
8 a.m. to 8 p.m., daily Central and Mountain Time
You have the option to speak with a licensed sales representative when you call this number.

This plan offers you:

The convenience of one monthly premium and one member ID card for health care coverage and prescription drugs
Predictable copays for doctor visits and routine preventive care
Freedom to see any doctor, clinic, specialist or hospital you’d like — get extra savings if you choose from our large network. Search our network.
Coverage of generic drugs, brand-name drugs and specialty drugs
More than 59,000 chain and neighborhood drug stores in our pharmacy network (you may pay more if you use a pharmacy that’s not in our network). See a list of participating pharmacies. You can also search our drug list (formulary) to see if your medications are covered.
Travel benefits — if you need medical care while traveling outside our seven-state coverage area, you get the same coverage benefits as when you use in-network providers
Discounts on vision exams, eyeglasses, and hearing aids

Rates and coverage details

To see how the medical and hospital benefits of this plan compare to Original Medicare, plus information on rates and what's covered, refer to the plan's enrollment kit (PDF), Medical and prescription drug coverage (PDF) and Summary of Benefits (PDF). You can also request this information be sent to you by mail.

If you are new to Medicare, you may want to learn more about Medicare before choosing a plan.

Plan ratings

The Medicare program rates how well plans perform in different categories (for example, detecting and preventing illness, ratings from patients and customer service).

You may use the tools on www.medicare.gov and select “Compare Medicare Prescription Drug Plans” or “Compare Health Plans and Medigap Policies in Your Area” to compare the plan ratings for Medicare plans in your area. You can also call us directly at 1-866-434-2038 (TTY users should call 1-866-456-1550) to obtain a copy of the plan ratings for this plan.

Phone calls once you join our plan

When you join MedicareBlue PPO (Regional PPO) you may receive an occasional phone call from the plan. The first phone call will occur shortly after your enrollment application is received by the plan. Its purpose is to welcome you to the plan, describe how the plan works and answer any questions you may have. You may occasionally receive other calls from the plan. For example, if you have other medical and prescription drug coverage, you may receive a call asking that you verify your other coverage so that Medicare can coordinate your benefits with your other plan coverage.

If you have any questions about a phone call you receive from the plan, please call 1-866-434-2038 (TTY users should call 1-866-456-1550).

Enroll today

When you're ready, see how to enroll online, including directions for how to enroll by phone or mail if you prefer.

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March 13, 2010

Important Information

This page last updated and accepted by CMS January, 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.