Staying Well

MedicareBlue PPO (Regional PPO)

MedicareBlue Values Program

Using the MedicareBlue Values program is easy. Simply show your MedicareBlue member ID card, and you can begin accessing the program discounts today. Below is a brief summary of the programs available to you.

The products and services described below are neither offered nor guaranteed under our contract with the Medicare program. In addition, they are not subject to the Medicare appeals process. Any disputes regarding these products and services may be subject to the MedicareBlue PPO (Regional PPO) or MedicareBlue Rx (PDP) grievance process.

MedicareBlue Values includes:

Vision exams*, eyewear*, laser surgery
Hearing exams* and hearing aids

* You may have a covered benefit for this service which could result in lower costs to you than using this discount program. Refer to your Evidence of Coverage for details.

Vision Discounts

Davis Vision discounts include:

Eyewear and contact lens discounts
Access to an extensive network of ophthalmologists and optometrists, as well as premier retail outlets like Pearle Vision, Sears, and J.C. Penney, within your service area
No membership fees

For more information on the vision discounts through Davis Vision, call toll free:
1-800-783-7792 Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time or 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mountain Time; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Central Time or 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mountain Time. TTY users should call
1-800-523-2847. Or visit www.davisvision.com and enter client code 7039.

TruVision services include:

LASIK pre-operative and post-operative care
LASIK retreatment warranty and some financing options
Contact lens discounts
Mail-order contact lenses priced at 15% off the leading national mail order discounts plus free shipping

For more information on the vision discounts through TruVision, call toll free:
1-800-687-4580, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Central Time. 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mountain Time or visit www.truvision.com.

Hearing Discounts

Beltone hearing discounts include:

25% off Beltone's retail prices on over 70 models of hearing aids
Free hearing screening
Free one-year supply of batteries with hearing aid purchases
Two-year limited manufacturer’s warranty
Free office visits

For more information on the hearing discounts through Beltone, call toll free
1-800-BELTONE (1-800-235-8663), Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time, 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mountain Time, or visit www.beltone.com

TruHearing discounts include:

Up to 50% off the manufacturer’s suggested retail price on TruHearing Basic, Medallion and Ultra hearing aids
Two-year warranty on all products
45-day money-back guarantee
Free hearing screening
Two additional free visits to the hearing professional
One year interest free member financing (with approved credit)

For more information on the hearing discounts through TruHearing, call toll free
1-800-687-4580, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Central Time, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mountain Time or visit www.truhearing.com.

Prices and discounts are subject to change without notice.

March 17, 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.