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The monthly premium for BlueCross Rx PlusSM is $205.30. You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium.
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has formed a network of pharmacies that you must use to receive BlueCross Rx Plus plan benefits. In general, you must use network pharmacies to access your prescription drug benefit, except in special circumstances. The pharmacy network may change at any time. You will receive notice when necessary.
For an up-to-date list of the pharmacies in our network, see our Pharmacy Directory, or search by location using the Pharmacy Locator (this link leads you to a secure third-party website). You may also request that a printed pharmacy directory be mailed to you by calling Customer Service at 1-888-645-6025.
You can compare BlueCross Rx Plus to other plans using our Summary of Benefits. Please note the Summary of Benefits doesn't list every service that we cover or list every limitation or exclusion. To get a complete list of our benefits, please review the Annual Notice of Changes & Evidence of Coverage.
You may be able to get Extra Help to pay for your prescription drug premiums and costs. To see if you qualify for getting Extra Help, call:
Learn about the Medicare Extra Help program. This program provides additional help for people with limited income. You can also view the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Best Available Evidence (BAE) policy.
BlueCross Rx Plus uses a prescription drug list (formulary). The formulary may change at any time. You will receive notice when necessary. For the most current information, see our Comprehensive Formulary (list of covered prescription drugs effective 02/01/2021) or our Drug Search Tool (this link leads to a third-party website). Restrictions may apply. For a list of upcoming changes, see the Formulary Change Notice.
Some covered drugs may have additional requirements or limits on coverage. These requirements and limits may include Prior Authorization, Quantity Limits, or Step Therapy. Links to our plan's Prior Authorization and Step Therapy criteria are below.
The MTM Program is a free service for eligible members of our plan and is not considered a benefit. This program is designed to help members keep their medications on the right track. The purpose is to:
It’s easy to get started in the MTM program. If you are eligible, you are automatically enrolled, and you will receive a letter in the mail inviting you to participate. There is no added cost for participating, and you may decline individual services or opt-out of the program at any time. Learn more about the MTM Program.
Coverage determinations are decisions we make about whether a drug prescribed for you is covered by the plan and the amount, if any, we are required to pay for the prescription. If you are not satisfied with the outcome of a coverage determination, you can appeal the decision by requesting a redetermination. Learn more about coverage determinations and redeterminations. Learn more about accessing the Medicare.gov complaint website and filing grievances. Call a customer service representative to get an aggregate number of grievances, appeals and exceptions filed with BlueCross Rx Plus. To request a coverage determination or a redetermination:
You can name another person to act as your “representative” and ask for a coverage determination or redetermination on your behalf, such as a friend, relative, doctor or other prescriber. To have a representative act on your behalf, both you and the representative must sign the Appointment of Representative form.
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or health status in our health plans, when we enroll members or provide benefits. Free language interpretation services are available for those who cannot read or speak English. To read our Non-Discrimination Statement and Foreign Language Access policy, click here.
Submit feedback to Medicare about your BlueCross Rx Plus planFind out how the Medicare Beneficiary Ombudsman works for youBlueCross Rx Plus is a stand-alone prescription drug plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in BlueCross Rx Plus depends on contract renewal. Last updated: 02/15/2021Y0012_MAWEB2021
