how to transfer blue cross medicare advantage plans

Note: If you're a Blue Cross ® Medicare Private Fee for Service member and you want to change your plan, please call the Customer Service number on the back of your Blue Cross ID card and we'll help. Change your BCN Advantage HMO-POS or HMO plan Change your Medicare Plus Blue PPO or Prescription Blue PDP Plan

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Does Blue Cross and blue shield offer Medicare coverage?

As you explore Medicare coverage from Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies, it’s important to first understand all your Medicare plan options.

Can I switch from Medicare plan a to Medicare Advantage plan a?

You can also enroll if you had Plan A, then enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, and now would like to return to Plan A. You can do this as long as it’s within the first 12 months of your Medicare Advantage plan. You’ll need to meet these requirements to apply for these plans.

How can I save money with blue Advantage plans?

NO COST for many health screenings, immunizations, and other Medicare-recommended preventive services. Both Blue Advantage plans have over 1,000+ network pharmacies in Alabama that make it convenient for you to save money. Your drug cost savings are avaliable at retail pharmacies as well as through Mail-Order.

What are the different types of Blue Cross Medicare plans?

Our retiree group Medicare plans are Blue Cross Group Medicare Advantage (PPO), Blue Cross Group Medicare Advantage Open Access (PPO) SM and Blue Cross Group MedicareRx (PDP) SM. BlueStages SM is a Medicare supplement insurance plan that helps cover some costs beyond what is covered by Original Medicare.

When to change Medicare Plus Blue PPO?

The best time to change your Medicare Plus Blue PPO or Prescription drug plan is during the Annual Election Period (AEP) each year from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 or your Medicare Plus Blue PPO plan during Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period (OEP) each year from Jan. 1 to March 31.

When to change BCN Advantage plan?

The best time to change your BCN Advantage HMO-POS or HMO plan is during annual enrollment each year from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. You can enroll during what's called a special enrollment or election period if: You move outside of your plan's service area. You become eligible for Medicare outside of open enrollment.

Does Medicare Plus Blue PPO cover dental?

Medicare Plus Blue PPO and BCN Advantage HMO and HMO-POS plans all cover routine dental and vision exams. But if you want help paying for things like fillings, crowns, contact lenses, glasses and hearing aids, you can add an optional supplemental dental, vision and hearing plan to your BCN Advantage plan, or optional supplemental dental ...

How much does Blue Advantage pay for prescriptions?

Blue Advantage pays the rest. Once YOUR out-of-pocket spending on prescriptions reaches $6,550 you pay the greater of $3.70 for generic drugs and $9.20 for brand-name drugs OR 5% coinsurance per prescription for the rest of the year. Blue Advantage pays the rest.

What is Blue Advantage?

Blue Advantage makes it easy to stay healthy and save money. Choice of plans, including $0 premium option. Built-in prescription drug coverage. Statewide provider network with 100% of Alabama hospitals and over 90% of doctors. No referral required for network specialists, doctors or hospitals.

When can I move out of Medicare Advantage?

You can only do this: During the annual election period from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. During the annual disenrollment period from Jan. 1 to March 31. Under certain conditions; for example, you move outside your Medicare Advantage plan's service area.

How to switch Medicare Supplement Plan?

You can switch to a different Medicare Supplement plan at any time with a new application, which can be submitted online, over the phone by calling 1-888-563-3307, or by mailing a paper application (PDF) to us.

How long do you have to be in Medicare Advantage to return to Plan C?

You can do this as long as it’s within the first 12 months of your Medicare Advantage plan. You're automatically eligible for Plan A if you’re 65 or older. If you’re under age 65, you are eligible for Plan A ...

When can I enroll in Medicare Advantage Plan A?

You're automatically eligible for Plan A if you’re 65 or older. If you’re under age 65, you are eligible for Plan A if you’ve lost coverage under a group policy after becoming eligible for Medicare. You can also enroll if you had Plan A, then enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, and now would like to return to Plan A.

How to contact Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan?

You can call: 1-888-216-4858 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Or send us a fax at 1-866-392-7528. You can also write us at: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. P.O. Box 44407. Detroit, MI 48244-0407. If you let us know you don't want to keep your supplement plan within 30 days of your coverage start date, send us your ID card and:

What is the phone number for MyBlue Medigap?

Just keep in mind that, if you decide to cancel your plan, we no longer offer MyBlue Medigap. You can call us at: 1-800-662-6667 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Or email us at: [email protected]. You can also write us at:

Does Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan accept Medicare?

or its territories that accepts Medicare. You don't have to use our network. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan administers Blue Cross Medicare Supplement plans.