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Pharmacy

Use our tool to find a pharmacy in our comprehensive network. A list of formularies is also available to find out if your prescription drugs are covered. See the details below.

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  Find a Pharmacy

Effective 9/1/2014, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York now has one enhanced pharmacy network where A and B networks have been combined.

Retiree Pharmacy PDP members, please see the PDP section below. 

  Find a Pharmacy: Medicare Advantage 

2022 Provider & Pharmacy Directory

  • 2022 Provider & Pharmacy HMO/PPO Directory - Tiered Pharmacy Network
    This directory provides a list of Senior Blue 601 (HMO), Senior Blue 651 (HMO), Senior Blue Select (HMO), BlueSaver (HMO), Senior Blue Basic (HMO), Senior Blue 699 (HMO), Freedom Nation (PPO), Forever Blue Value (PPO), Forever Blue 751 (PPO), Forever Blue 799 Value (PPO), and Forever Blue 799 (PPO) plan's current network of providers and pharmacies. 
    Last updated October 1, 2021
  • 2022 Provider & Pharmacy HMO/PPO Contiguous Directory - Bordering Counties - Tiered Pharmacy Network*
    • This directory lists providers or pharmacies located in neighboring counties outside of our primary service area. This directory provides a list of Senior Blue 601 (HMO), Senior Blue 651 (HMO), Senior Blue Select (HMO), BlueSaver (HMO), Senior Blue Basic (HMO), Senior Blue 699 (HMO), Freedom Nation (PPO), Forever Blue Value (PPO), Forever Blue 751 (PPO), Forever Blue 799 Value (PPO), and Forever Blue 799 (PPO) Plan Plan current network of providers and pharmacies for the specific counties mentioned below.
    Last updated October 1, 2021

    *The Contiguous Directory is for these bordering counties: Pennsylvania State: Erie, McKean, Potter, Tioga & Warren. New York State: Livingston, Monroe, Steuben, and Wayne. 

If you would like a copy of the provider directory mailed to you, please call customer service at 1-800-329-2792, TTY 711. We are available Oct. 1 - Mar. 31, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., 7 days a week; Apr. 1 - Sept. 30, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Mon. - Fri.

2021 Provider & Pharmacy Directory

2021 Provider & Pharmacy Directory

  • 2021 Provider & Pharmacy HMO/PPO Contiguous Directory - Bordering Counties - Tiered Pharmacy Network*
    • This directory lists providers or pharmacies located in neighboring counties outside of our primary service area. This directory provides a list of  Senior Blue 601 (HMO), Senior Blue 651 (HMO), Senior Blue Select (HMO), BlueSaver (HMO), Senior Blue 699 (HMO), Freedom Nation (PPO), Forever Blue Value (PPO), Forever Blue 751 (PPO), Forever Blue 799 Value (PPO), and Forever Blue 799 (PPO)'s current network of providers and pharmacies for the specific counties mentioned below.
    Last updated July 30, 2021

    *The Contiguous Directory is for these bordering counties: Pennsylvania State: Erie, McKean, Potter, Tioga & Warren. New York State: Livingston, Monroe, Steuben, and Wayne. 

If you would like a copy of the provider directory mailed to you, please call customer service at 1-800-329-2792, TTY 711. We are available Oct. 1 - Mar. 31, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., 7 days a week; Apr. 1 - Sept. 30, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Mon. - Fri.

2020 Provider & Pharmacy Directory

  • 2020 Provider & Pharmacy HMO/PPO Directory  
    • This directory provides a list of Senior Blue 601 (HMO), Senior Blue 651 (HMO), Senior Blue Select (HMO), BlueSaver (HMO), Senior Blue 699 (HMO), Freedom Nation (PPO), Forever Blue Value (PPO), Forever Blue 751 (PPO), Forever Blue 799 Value (PPO), and Forever Blue 799 (PPO)'s current network of providers and pharmacies.
    Last updated October 7, 2020
  • 2020 Provider & Pharmacy HMO/PPO Contiguous Directory - Boarding Counties*
    This directory lists providers or pharmacies located in neighboring counties outside of our primary service area. This directory provides a list of Senior Blue 601 (HMO), Senior Blue 651 (HMO), Senior Blue Select (HMO), BlueSaver (HMO), Senior Blue 699 (HMO), Forever Blue Value (PPO), Forever Blue 751 (PPO), Forever Blue 799 Value (PPO), and Forever Blue 799 (PPO)'s current network of providers and pharmacies for the specific counties.
    Last updated October 7, 2020
     
    *The Contiguous Directory is for the bordering counties: Pennsylvania State: Erie, Warren, McKean, Potter, and Tioga. New York State: Livingston, Monroe, Steuben, and Wayne.

If you would like a copy of the provider directory mailed to you, please call customer service at 1-800-329-2792, TTY 711. We are available Oct. 1 - Mar. 31, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., 7 days a week; Apr. 1 - Sept. 30, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Mon. - Fri.

  Find a Prescription Drug

Find a Prescription Drug: Members (Excluding Medicare Advantage Members)

Choose the Formulary that best describes your membership.

If you have any questions regarding your formulary, please call the number on the back of your member ID card for assistance.

Most drug plans cover up to a 30 or 34-day supply of medications at a retail pharmacy; however, some plans may allow certain medications to be dispensed for up to a 90-day supply at a retail pharmacy. If you would like to know if your drug plan covers up to a 90-day supply of your medication through a retail pharmacy, please contact the number on the back of your ID card to speak with a pharmacy member service representative.

Medicare Advantage members, please see section below.

Find a Prescription Drug: Medicare Advantage

To view our Medicare Prescription Drug Part D information, please visit our 2021 Medicare Resource Center.
If you have any questions regarding your formulary, please call the number on the back of your member ID card for assistance.

Consider High-Risk Medication Alternatives

The Pharmacy Quality Alliance has determined that these high risk medications have the highest risk of side effects for elderly patients.

  Retiree Pharmacy PDP, Employer Group PDP, & Medicare Advantage Part D Employer Group  

2022 Retiree Pharmacy PDP Drug

2022 Medicare Advantage Part D Employer Group

  • 2022 Medicare Advantage Part D Employer Group Step Therapy Requirements
    As of October 15, 2021 there are no Step Therapy Requirements

2022 Employer Group PDP 

To view your specific prescription drug information such as Formulary, Prior Authorization, and Step Therapy please view the link below

2022 Medicare Advantage Part D Employer Group DIrectories

2021 Retiree Pharmacy & Employer Group PDP

2021 Retiree Pharmacy & Employer Group PDP

2021 Retiree Pharmacy PDP Drug

2021 Employer Group PDP 

To view your specific prescription drug information such as Formulary, Prior Authorization, and Step Therapy please view the link below

2020 Retiree Pharmacy & Employer Group PDP

To view your specific prescription drug information such as Formulary, Prior Authorization, and Step Therapy please view the link below

2019 Retiree Pharmacy PDP

 

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*If you would like a copy of the provider directory mailed to you, please call customer service at 1-800-329-2792, TTY 711. We are available Oct. 1 - Mar. 31, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., 7 days a week; Apr. 1 - Sept. 30, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Mon. - Fri.

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Content last updated: December 8, 2021