Medicare Advantage

You should have already received your Annual Notice of Change telling you of any changes to your current plan for 2008. If you are happy with your current plan, you do not need to complete any paperwork and you will remain a member of your current plan. You have until December to decide if you want to remain in your current plan or enroll in one of our other plans.

Do you need help?

You will receive an invitation to our November meetings available in your area. Attending one of our meetings gives us an opportunity to sit down with you, one-on-one, to review your plan and your options. BlueCross BlueShield offers a number of options for individuals with Medicare, including:

• Medicare HMO plans (offered with and without a prescription drug benefit)
• Medicare PPO plans (offered with and without a prescription drug benefit)
• Medicare Supplemental plans.

We anticipate very high call volumes throughout November. If you have questions about your 2008 benefits, we recommend you read your letter carefully and attend one of our meetings. (To reduce your on-hold time, you may wish to call us during our evening and weekend hours when we are less busy.)

We promise to make every effort possible to ensure you are comfortable with your health insurance choice in 2008.

2008 Benefit Information

What's new for 2008? »

BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York has reduced member premiums and increased member benefits for all of our plans! In 2008, our plans will offer the following new benefits:

• Dental and Vision Allowance
• fitblue, our $0 Copay Fitness Membership
• Coverage through the Part D Donut Hole
• $0 Part D Plans
• Low Hospital Copays – Pay Only 1 copay per year!
• More Doctors
• More Drugs!

Take a look at what we’ve done. If you are interested in learning more about our plans, please feel free to call us at 1-800-248-9296. You can attend one of our educational meetings or request a home visit from one of our Medicare Health Consultants.

Plan Overviews »

When selecting a plan, be sure to review all of the benefits and features of the plan.
The Summary of Benefits provides and overview of each plan:

Senior Blue

Traditional Blue Medicare PPO

Traditional Blue Medicare PFFS

List of Covered Drugs »

View the 2008 formulary (list of covered drugs)

Please note that this drug list is a partial list of drugs covered by our plans. If one of your medications is not listed, please call customer service between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 1-800-248-9296, TDD/TTY 1-877-286-5710.

Prescription Drug Information »

Prescription Drug Pricing and Pharmacy Search
Learn more about the drug coverage available through our Senior Blue and Traditional Blue Medicare PPO plans by clicking on a plan name below. You will be able to search for a participating pharmacy and view how much your prescription drugs will cost you through the plan you select.

• Senior Blue 651
• Senior Blue 652
• Senior Blue 653
• Senior Blue 654
• Traditional Blue Medicare PPO 751
• Traditional Blue Medicare PPO 752
• Traditional Blue Medicare PFFS
• Low Income Subsidy
• Learn about Medco

Evidence of Coverage »

Senior Blue 601

Senior Blue 602

Senior Blue 651

Senior Blue 652

Senior Blue 653

Senior Blue 654

Traditional Blue Medicare PPO 701

Traditional Blue Medicare PPO 751

Traditional Blue Medicare PPO 752

Enrolling In a Plan »

Becoming a member of BlueCross BlueShield is easy. Simply choose the plan you wish to enroll in and complete the form on-line for our Senior Blue and Medicare PPO plans. For our Medicare Supplemental Plans, print off the application, complete, and mail in.

Enroll in Senior Blue

Enroll in Traditional Blue Medicare PPO

Medicare Supplemental Plans Application

Forms

Vaccine Claim Form

Medical Claim Form

Traditional Blue Medicare PPO Appeals Form

Senior Blue Appeals Form

Frequently Asked Questions

2007 Benefit Information

List of Covered Drugs »

The medications covered under our Medicare Advantage plans are listed in the 2007 Formulary.

View the 2007 formulary (list of covered drugs)

Please note that this drug list is a partial list of drugs covered by our plans. If one of your medications is not listed, please call customer service between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 1-800-248-9296, TDD/TTY 1-877-286-5710.

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